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John Johnson

Daleville

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Salem
02.2023 - 12.2025

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
  • Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
  • Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
  • Prepared medical equipment and devices to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
  • Circulated and scrubbed various service lines such as; ENT, PLASTICS, OPTHAMOLOGY, UROLOGY, ORTHOPEDICS, GYN AND VASULAR.

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
Charlottesville
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.
  • Administered medications and monitored patients' vital signs consistently.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans and wellness strategies.
  • Documented patient progress and communicated updates to healthcare staff.
  • Navigated electronic health records to manage patient information securely.

Developed nursing care plans based on individual needs of each patient.

  • Scrubbed and Circulated various services; ENT,OPHTHALMOLOGY,ORTHOPEDICS,SPINE,PEDIATRICS,NEURO,GENERAL AND UROLOGY.

Clinical Coordinator RN

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke
05.2007 - 01.2021

Developed clinical staff with regular evaluations and annual feedback sessions.

  • Facilitated orientation, competencies and skills validation processes for RN's and Scrub Techs.
  • Conducted clinical interviews and assisted with hiring decisions for staff of 15.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Provided skilled direct nursing care to Peri-operative patients in the Operating Room .
  • Provided training and supervision to 50-member staff in O.R.
  • Circulated and scrubbed

Surgical Technologist

Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem
03.2003 - 05.2007
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
  • Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
  • Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.

BLS Instructor

US Navy
05.2000 - 03.2003
  • Implemented hands-on activities to practice CPR techniques and refine students' skills to prepare each for emergency situations.
  • Taught complete requirements to help participants pass official CPR certification.
  • Planned and completed detailed lectures to outline CPR course material for students.
  • Engaged with class members to help develop knowledge and abilities in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Followed official American Heart Association Manuals to deliver knowledgeable and relevant training to class participants.
  • Supported program operations with database maintenance.
  • Educated community members on disease prevention, vaccines and mental health resources.

Surgical Technologist

US Navy
01.1996 - 03.2003
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, storing and distributing.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
  • Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
  • Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
  • Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
  • Cleaned and sterilized surgical sites and managed supply inventory and organization.

EMT-Intermediate

US Navy
01.1995 - 03.2003
  • Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
  • Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
  • Observed and assessed incident scenes upon arrival to determine level of safety for first responders.
  • Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
  • Asked patients questions regarding ingestion or intake of over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drugs.
  • Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
  • Delivered emergency care to individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents, falls and Training incidents.
  • Trained newly hired EMT's by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
  • Evaluated patients for injuries at accident scenes , industrial locations and in the community.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA
05.2007

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Time management
  • OR and ER experience
  • Sterilization techniques mastery
  • Nursing staff leadership

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2023 - 12.2025

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 12.2023

Clinical Coordinator RN

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
05.2007 - 01.2021

Surgical Technologist

Lewis Gale Medical Center
03.2003 - 05.2007

BLS Instructor

US Navy
05.2000 - 03.2003

Surgical Technologist

US Navy
01.1996 - 03.2003

EMT-Intermediate

US Navy
01.1995 - 03.2003

Associate of Science - Nursing

Jefferson College of Health Sciences
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