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Melinda Johnson

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Summary

Experienced RN with a proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care through dedication and hard work. Highly motivated and empathetic professional excelling in team-oriented environments. Passionate about collaborating with colleagues to optimize health outcomes for the general public.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

San Antonio Regional Hospital
03.2023 - Current
  • Neuro Nurse on the critical care stepdown stroke unit. Essential management of stroke assessments, using NIHSS guidelines to manage strokes, seizures, GI bleeds, comfort care, and management of patient care using interdisciplinary principles, placing IVs, and making critical decisions regarding patient care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Instructional Assistant 3 and Health Aide

Rialto Unified School District
08.2017 - 12.2023
  • I helped certified staff implement lesson plans for students from preschool up to high school. I also help with bathrooming and hygiene concerns for various students.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Supported English Language Learners (ELLs) to deliver high-quality education for students learning English.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Activity Coordinator

Inland Empire Adult Day Health Care
08.2015 - 01.2016
  • I handled the Activities Budget, Calendars, Supervised Program, and Activity Aides. I also planned a comprehensive program tailored to the needs and limitations of frail and elderly residents and psych participants, attended MDT meetings, and wrote care plans, reassessments, and initial evaluations. Trained volunteers and supervised student nurses.
  • Developed and implemented themes and activities for children between ages of 65 and 100 years old.

Education

Associates in Science -

Chaffey

BSN - undefined

Capella/Texas Arlington
10.2024

Skills

  • Certificate in Gerontology
  • Social Service Designee Certificate
  • Behavioral Training/West End Selpa Trained
  • CPI Trained
  • Noami Feil Validation Dementia Therapy Trained
  • BLS/CPR/First Aide
  • ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
  • Two Daisy nominations
  • Diabetes management
  • Chart updating
  • IV management
  • Infectious disease control
  • Precepting
  • Palliative and pain management
  • Medical evaluation
  • ADL assistance
  • Chest pain management

Timeline

Registered Nurse

San Antonio Regional Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Instructional Assistant 3 and Health Aide

Rialto Unified School District
08.2017 - 12.2023

Activity Coordinator

Inland Empire Adult Day Health Care
08.2015 - 01.2016

BSN - undefined

Capella/Texas Arlington

Associates in Science -

Chaffey

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