Cortni Johnson
Poquoson
Summary
Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 9 year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Coordinator for PACU and Endoscopy
Sentara Careplex Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Supervises staff to ensure patient safety, providing high quality outcomes and an exceptional patient/family experience
- Generate a monthly schedule that ensures adequate staffing to meet unit needs while supporting financial goals
- Increased unit productivity for a 42-bed surgical unit through suggested process improvements that were adopted on all shifts
- Utilizes effective communication/ interpersonal skills and is able to adapt leadership style to support achieving department goals and objectives.
- Improved team collaboration with regular meetings, progress updates, and transparent communication.
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit, RN
Sentara Careplex Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Enhanced patient recovery by administering post-operative care and monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced post-surgical complications by swiftly identifying and addressing potential risks.
- Promoted a safe environment for all PACU patients, adhering to strict infection control protocols and guidelines.
- Streamlined discharge processes through efficient coordination with nursing staff, case managers, and physicians.
- Documented all aspects of patient care accurately and thoroughly, maintaining comprehensive records for quality assurance purposes.
- Increased continuity of care for patients transitioning from PACU to other hospital units by effectively communicating pertinent information to receiving nurses.
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Delivered timely and effective physical, social and emotional nursing care according to established standards.
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit, RN
Riverside Regional Medical Center
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Enhanced patient recovery by administering post-operative care and monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced post-surgical complications by swiftly identifying and addressing potential risks.
- Promoted a safe environment for all PACU patients, adhering to strict infection control protocols and guidelines.
- Streamlined discharge processes through efficient coordination with nursing staff, case managers, and physicians.
- Documented all aspects of patient care accurately and thoroughly, maintaining comprehensive records for quality assurance purposes.
- Increased continuity of care for patients transitioning from PACU to other hospital units by effectively communicating pertinent information to receiving nurses.
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Delivered timely and effective physical, social and emotional nursing care according to established standards.
- Maintain leadership role as charge nurse to assist unit in running smoothly
- Train and educate new hires in role of PACU nurse
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit, Charge RN
Mary Immaculate Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Enhanced patient recovery by administering post-operative care and monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced post-surgical complications by swiftly identifying and addressing potential risks.
- Promoted a safe environment for all PACU patients, adhering to strict infection control protocols and guidelines.
- Streamlined discharge processes through efficient coordination with nursing staff, case managers, and physicians.
- Documented all aspects of patient care accurately and thoroughly, maintaining comprehensive records for quality assurance purposes.
- Increased continuity of care for patients transitioning from PACU to other hospital units by effectively communicating pertinent information to receiving nurses.
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Delivered timely and effective physical, social and emotional nursing care according to established standards.
- Maintain leadership role as charge nurse to assist unit in running smoothly
- Train and educate new hires in role of PACU nurse
Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
Mary Immaculate Hospital
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Responsible for assessing, admissions/discharges, educating and providing holistic care to 1-7 patients
- Implementing care plans and accurately documenting patient care and treatments
- Provide discharge planning for patients returning home or to a skilled nursing facility.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail and thorough documentation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and improved outcomes.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing: Healthcare Administration and Leadership -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Richmond, VA01.2017
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA01.2014
Skills
- Passion for Continuous Learning
- Supervisory Expertise
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Team building activities
Certifications Awards
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support -ACLS
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse - CPAN
- Basic Life Support - BLS
- Daisy Nurse Nominee – 2016 at MIH in PACU setting
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support – PALS
- 2021 SCH Engaging Leader Award
Personal Information
Title: Rn, bsn, CPAN
Affiliations
- ASPAN
- PACPF
Timeline
Team Coordinator for PACU and Endoscopy
Sentara Careplex Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit, RN
Sentara Careplex Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2021
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit, RN
Riverside Regional Medical Center
08.2017 - 08.2020
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit, Charge RN
Mary Immaculate Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2017
Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
Mary Immaculate Hospital
12.2014 - 07.2015
Master of Science in Nursing: Healthcare Administration and Leadership -
Capella University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Thomas Nelson Community College
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