Johnita B. Duff
5352 Abbs Valley Road Bluefield
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at WVU Medicine, excelling in patient assessment and IV therapy. Proven leadership in supervising nursing staff and enhancing patient care quality. Adept at critical thinking and medication administration, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to holistic patient care and continuous improvement in healthcare practices.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse in the Infusion Center
WVU Medicine Outpatient Oncology
Princeton
03.2023 - Current
- Responsibilities include providing holistic care to cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy, reviewing labs to ensure the patient is appropriate for treatment, correspondence with the physician with any patient concerns.
- Work to administer chemotherapy, blood transfusions, Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), Immunotherapy, and numerous other infusions.
- Perform phlebotomies.
- I am proficient in obtaining IV access and accessing PAC’s.
Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital
Princeton
05.2025 - 02.2026
- Responsibilities included providing hands on patient care with a holistic approach, attending to patient needs, corresponding with providers to provide care in a timely and efficient manner, administering medications via oral or IV route, administering blood products.
Registered Nurse Inpatient Medical/Surgical
Princeton Community Hospital
Princeton
05.2004 - 03.2022
- Responsibilities included working directly with patients performing assessments, medication administration, dressing changes, admission assessments, risk assessment screenings, bathing, incontinent care, inserting catheters, catheter care, Nasogastric (NG) tube insertion and care of NG tubes, suctioning (younkers, deep suctioning), suction set up and use, administering cardiac drips, working with ventilators, central lines, wound vacs, PCA pumps, etc.
- Worked as a designated charge nurse (from 2011-2022) supervising the nursing staff working on the unit, making sure the unit was staffed appropriately and that the staff nurses working the floor were carrying out their orders. I was responsible for contacting the physician with any problems and took orders directly from the Provider.
- Completed a leadership course through Princeton Community Hospital and have been trained in performance improvement.
- Worked on the wound care team performing skin and wound assessments on inpatients and reviewing charts to ensure documentation was up to date and being completed correctly.
Registered Nurse Nursing Supervisor
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Facility
Princeton
01.2021 - 06.2021
- As nursing supervisor in a rehabilitation facility, I worked directly to oversee nursing staff working the unit and made sure nursing orders were carried out. I work directly with Physicians, entering and carrying out orders.
Registered Nurse Nursing Supervisor RNCA
Pocahontas State Correctional Facility
Pocahontas
08.2009 - 07.2010
- Nursing Supervisor of the medical department. Worked directly under the health authority. Made schedules for nursing staff. Answered request forms from inmates. Reviewed charts at inmate intake to make sure their medical codes and location codes were correct. Placed inmates in chronic care clinics appropriate for their diagnosis. Checked charts to make sure immunizations were up to date (ppd, td). Worked directly with inmates administering medications, screening them at sick call visits, administering ppd's and TD immunizations.
- I have completed over 100 hours of Supervisor training through Pocahontas State Correctional Center.
Clerk/Cashier/Shift Manager
Great American Cookie Company, Inc.
Bluefield
06.1994 - 01.1999
- Operated the cash register, Baked and decorated cookies and made sure supply was appropriate. Stocked merchandise. Ordered merchandise. Managed the store in managers absence.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2026
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, West Virginia05.2014
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, West Virginia05.2004
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- IV therapy
- Administering immunizations
- Leadership training
References
- Jeff Yahya, RN, WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, Jeff.yahya@wvumedicine.org, 304-487-7394, Professional
- Trudy Redd, RN, WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, Trudy.redd@wvumedicine.org, 304-960-3734, Personal
- Kristy Hamilton, Respiratory Therapist, WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, Kristy.hamilton@wvumedicine.org, 304-887-7883, Professional
- Sara Hill, RN, WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital, Sara.hill@wvumedicine.org, 304-920-2155
- Heather Yahya, RN Case Manager, WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic, Heather.yahya@wvumedicine.org, 304-887-7048
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR for Healthcare, American Red Cross, 01/26, 01/28
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare, American Red Cross, 12/25, 12/27
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC), 08/24, 12/28
Awards
- Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Professional Associations
- Oncology Nursing Society, Member, 03/24, Present
Timeline
Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital
05.2025 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse in the Infusion Center
WVU Medicine Outpatient Oncology
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Nursing Supervisor
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Facility
01.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse Nursing Supervisor RNCA
Pocahontas State Correctional Facility
08.2009 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse Inpatient Medical/Surgical
Princeton Community Hospital
05.2004 - 03.2022
Clerk/Cashier/Shift Manager
Great American Cookie Company, Inc.
06.1994 - 01.1999
Master of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bluefield State College