L. NACHOLE JOHNSON, MSN, RN, CCRN **** Maroneal St, Apt 842 Houston, TX

77030

accm93@r.postjobfree.com H: 713-***-**** C: 405:476-6345

GRADUATE FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

A recent advanced nursing practice graduate with more than 12 years nursing experience.

Background in intensive care, travel nursing, long term acute care, assisted living, and

home health. Clinical and practical experience in completing comprehensive history and

physical examinations, ordering and interpreting labs and radiographic studies, and

determining appropriate diagnoses and treatment. A self-motivated professional with a

commitment to provide quality care. Strong organizational and communication skills.

Flexible and adapts easily to new situations and enjoys a professional challenge.

Key areas of expertise:

Neurology Diagnosing/Prescribing MS Office

Cardiology Electronic Charting Systems Preceptor

Intensive Care Lab interpretation Physical Exam

Post Operative Recovery Consultation & Collaboration Comprehensive History

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science, FNP, University of Texas Health Science Center, 2013

Eligible for ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Exam, scheduled February 17, 2014

Nurse Anesthesia, Baylor College of Medicine, 60 hrs completed, 2011

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch, 2009

Associates of Applied Science, Nursing, Oklahoma State University, 2005

Certificate of Practical Nursing, Metro Tech, 2001

Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA Pro 2000, 1999

ACLS, BLS, CCRN

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wellness RN, 10/2012 to 9/2013, Houston Methodist

• Provided health screenings to Houston Methodist employees during insurance open

enrollment season

Cardio Recovery Room RN, 1/2010 to 1/2011, 2/2012 to Present, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital

• Provided acute care and monitoring of adult pre and post operative cardiovascular, and

pulmonary patients

• Performed broad scope of procedures utilizing various invasive/non invasive monitoring

equipment: ICP, CVP, EKG, PA Cath, Ventilator, Defibrillator

• Collaborated with surgeons and cardiologists to discuss and identify patient needs

Neuro ICU RN, 4/2008 to 1/2010, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital

• Provided acute care and monitoring of adult neurology patients encompassing diagnoses

and procedures including stroke, hemorrhage, craniotomies, shunts, monitoring ICP and

CSF drainage

• Collaborated with neurosurgeons, and neurologists to discuss and identify patient needs

Travel RN, 2/2007 to 4/2008, Various Hospitals

Harris Methodist Hospital/Neuro Tele

Ben Taub General Hospital/STICU

MD Anderson Cancer Center/MICU & SICU

Springbranch Medical Center/MICU

Neuro ICU RN, 12/2005 to 2/2007, Integris Baptist Hospital

• Provided acute care and monitoring of adult neurology patients encompassing diagnoses

and procedures including head trauma, stroke, hemorrhage, craniotomies, shunts,

monitoring ICP and CSF drainage

• Collaborated with neurosurgeons and neurologists to discuss and identify patient needs

Long term acute care RN, 9/2002 to 6/2006, Edmond Specialty Hospital

• Provided acute care and monitoring of geriatric adult patients encompassing various

diagnoses including hip fractures, diabetes mellitus, heart failure, hypertension, and renal

failure

• Collaborated with various members of the healthcare team to discuss and identify patient

needs

Healthcare Coordinator LPN, 3/2002 to 2/2003, Alterra Sterling House

• Managed 12 ambulatory nursing staff

• Responsible for communicating with physicians, residents, families and assisted living

staff in order to ensure nursing compliance with clinical, personnel, and patient care

policies

• Orient, train, and update assisted living staff on skills, policies and procedures.

• In charge of ordering medical supplies and equipment adhering to resource/cost

containment and budgetary guidelines

Pediatric Home Health LPN, 8/2001 to 3/2002, Genesis Home Health

• Made assessment of patient needs for nursing care and other services, using clinical skills

and analytical abilities

• Collaborated with physicians, social workers, patient advocates, patients and their

families to plan care and evaluate outcomes

• Demonstrated clinical competency and compassion in providing patient care,

administering medications, assisting with activities of daily living, performing procedures

and managing emergencies

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Pi, 2013

American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Student Member, 2013

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