Raquel Johnson
Norfolk
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with two years of experience at Sentara Healthcare, excelling in multidisciplinary team collaboration and therapeutic communication. Skilled in medication administration and client education, delivering high-quality care in high-pressure environments.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Sentara Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse, Advance Heart Failure Unit
Sentara Healthcare
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed caseload of 4 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05-2023
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Discharge planning
- Behavioral management
- Clinical documentation
- Therapeutic communication
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Medication administration
- Client education
- Safety planning
- Treatment Planning
Certification
BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Sentara Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Advance Heart Failure Unit
Sentara Healthcare
08.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norfolk State University
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