Dustin Johnson BN, RN, CON(C)
Medicine Hat,AB
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with nearly five years of oncology experience delivering evidence-based, person-centered care in outpatient settings. Expertise includes systemic therapy administration, tele-triage, and symptom management while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Graduate-prepared and nationally certified in oncology nursing (CON(C)), focused on enhancing patient education and the overall cancer care experience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
2North Medical Registered Nurse (Casual)
Assisted Living Alberta
Medicine Hat, Alberta
06.2025 - Current
- Periodically act as charge nurse, overseeing unit operations and staff coordination.
- Provide patient assessments, develop care plans and monitor progress for individuals with complex medical needs.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Perform procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV insertions, and PICC line care.
- Provide emotional support for patients dealing with chronic conditions or terminal illnesses.
Oncology Registered Nurse (Full-time)
Cancer Care Alberta
Medicine Hat, Alberta
02.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and manage treatment-related toxicities and complications to enhance patient safety and comfort during systemic cancer therapies.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and manage treatment-related toxicities and complications associated with systemic cancer therapies.
- Recognize and initiate management of oncologic emergencies, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Provide tele-triage, symptom management, and clinical assessment to determine appropriate interventions and escalation of care.
- Establish and maintain peripheral IV access and implanted vascular access devices (IVADs/CVADs).
- Collaborate with nurse practitioners, general practitioners in oncology (GPOs), medical oncologists, pharmacists, and allied health professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and medication administration to empower self-management and improve adherence to symptom management and supportive care.
- Coordinate follow-up care, investigations, and referrals to ensure continuity of oncology care and optimize patient outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Maintain accurate electronic documentation and ensure safe handling and administration of hazardous medications in accordance with institutional and regulatory standards.
5East Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Medicine Hat, AB
06.2021 - Current
- Monitor vital signs to detect changes in patients' health status.
- Provide post operative care to surgical patients.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments following safety protocols and hospital policies.
- Execute nursing skills following site policies to maintain patient standards.
- Perform nursing skills as per site policies.
- Manage care of patients' and develop plan with interdisciplinary team to best meet the needs of the patient.
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments to evaluate patient health needs.
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
Medicine Hat, AB
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Supervised 77-bed long-term care unit, ensuring quality patient care and efficient operations.
- Fulfilled role of charge nurse, responsible for overseeing care provided by healthcare aides and licensed practical nurses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to enhance patient safety and address care needs effectively.
- Participated in chronic disease management, improving patient outcomes through coordinated care plans.
- Exercised clinical judgment in adapting to nursing measures to changing needs.
- Identified emergency situations and provided care within legal scope of practice.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Oncology Nursing
University of Calgary
08-2026
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Calgary
05-2021
Skills
- Cancer therapy administration
- Symptom assessment and management
- Treatment-Related Toxicity Management
- Tele-triage & Symptom Management
- Patient education
- Patient safety protocols
- Clinical assessment
- IV & Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) | Current
- Certified in Oncology Nursing Canada (CON(C)), Canadian Nurses Association | 2024 to Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada | Current
Affiliations
- Volunteer Peer Reviewer, Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON) | July 2025- Present
- Volunteer Community Connector, Wellspring Alberta | September 2024 - Present
- Volunteer, Letters against Isolation | August 2024 - Present
Continuing Education
- Advanced Pain Assessment and Management, De Souza Institute — 2025
- Management of Depression and Anxiety in Cancer, De Souza Institute — 2024
- Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course, De Souza Institute — 2023
- O-Prep Foundation in Oncology, De Souza Institute —2022
- Cancer Disease Sites (Brain, Colorectal, Hematology, Esophageal, and Skin Cancer), De Souza — 2022-2025
Timeline
2North Medical Registered Nurse (Casual)
Assisted Living Alberta
06.2025 - Current
Oncology Registered Nurse (Full-time)
Cancer Care Alberta
02.2022 - Current
5East Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
06.2021 - Current
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
06.2021 - 02.2022
Graduate Certificate - Oncology Nursing
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Calgary