Registered Nurse
Resume:
Rebecca A. Johns, RN, BSN
Puyallup, WA 98375
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EDUCATION
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine - Tempe, Arizona, Aug 2009 - May
2010
* Studied Naturopathic Medicine, Cumulative GPA- 3.85
* Office held: Treasurer, Naturopathic Society (Board Member)
University of Kentucky - Lexington, Kentucky, Feb 2002 - Dec 2005
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
* Honors: Cum Laude
* Office held: Class Secretary
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Registered Nurse- Washington
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
* Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center - Gilbert, Arizona, Jul 2008 - Jun 2009
Registered Nurse, Clinical Research Coordinator- Cardiovascular
Responsibilities:
* Served as the Research Coordinator for up to 10 active clinical
trials.
* Reviewed patient medical records for eligibility and obtained
informed consent
* Assisted with eligibility testing such as physical assessments,
treadmill tests, holter monitoring, EKGs, laboratory testing and
nuclear imaging.
* Obtained, processed and shipped blood and urine samples as per
protocol.
* Administered study medications or trial procedures per protocol.
* Conducted follow-up visits and collected clinical data as
required.
* Reported clinical data and adverse events on Case Report Forms.
Responded to clinical queries to ensure accuracy of clinical
data.
* Maintained 100% accountability for study medications as well as
medical devices.
* Collaborated with Principle Investigator, other physicians,
enrolled patients, coordinators and clinical monitors as well as
clinic and hospital staff.
* Clinical trial subjects included cardiovascular pharmaceuticals,
adult stem cell injection, LVAD and renal hypertension.
* Maintained certification as a Certified Clinical Research
Coordinator (CCRC).
* Recognized for my role in a published clinical trial.
Lindner Clinical Trial Center - Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug 2006 - May 2008
Registered Nurse, Clinical Research Coordinator- Cardiovascular
Responsibilities:
* Served as the Research Coordinator for up to 15 active clinical
trials.
* Reviewed patient medical records for eligibility and obtained
informed consent
* Assisted with eligibility testing such as physical assessments,
treadmill tests, EKGs, laboratory testing and cardiac
catheterization.
* Obtained, processed and shipped blood and urine samples per
protocol.
* Administered study medications or trial procedures per protocol.
* Successfully conducted follow-up visits and collected clinical
data as required.
* Reported clinical data and adverse events on Case Report Forms.
Responded to clinical queries to ensure accuracy of clinical
data.
* Maintained 100% accountability for study medications and studied
medical devices.
* Collaborated with Principle Investigator, other physicians,
enrolled patients, coordinators and clinical monitors as well as
clinic and hospital staff.
* Clinical trial subjects included cardiovascular pharmaceuticals,
coronary stenting, adult stem cell injection, CABG,
electrophysiology devices and diabetes.
Saint Elizabeth Medical Center - Edgewood, Kentucky, Feb 2006 - Jun 2006
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Responsibilities:
* Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for
multiple patients in critical condition.
* Administered medications and completed physician orders as
requested.
* Cared for invasive medical equipment such as Swan-Ganz
catheters, endotrachial tubes, and intravenous and arterial
lines.
* Monitored patients and reported changes in status to physician
or other hospital staff as required.
University of Kentucky Medical Center - Lexington, Kentucky, May 2000 - May
2005
Nursing Care Technician, Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Emergency
Department
Responsibilities:
* Obtained and recorded vital signs. Reported any serious values
or changes to physicians or nursing staff.
* Performed various patient tasks including phlebotomy, blood bank
acquisition, and patient transport.
* Assisted nurses and physicians with patient examinations and
procedures such as sheath removal, orthopedic procedures, and
pelvic exams.
* Quickly applied telemetry and other patient monitoring equipment
in time sensitive situations.
* Anticipated the needs of physicians and nursing staff to
expedite quality patient care.
* Assist patient with activities such as feeding and walking as
required.
* Ensured treatment rooms were cleaned after patient discharge.
* Maintained adequate supplies and linens within the unit.
* Oriented new Nursing Care Technicians to the department to
ensure consistent performance within the department.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Army Reserves - Lexington, Kentucky, Mar 1999 - May 2005
Health Care Specialist (EMT equivalent- 91B, 91W)
Responsibilities:
* Maintained training in order to administer emergency medical
treatment to battlefield casualties.
* Assisted with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment.
* Interviewed patients and recorded medical histories.
* Assessed patient vital signs, phlebotomy, maintained health
records, and administered injections.
* Prepared patients, operating rooms, equipment and supplies for
surgery.
* Earned the rank of Sergeant (E-5).
United States Army - Kitzingen, Germany, Oct 1996 - Mar 1999
Cable Systems Installation Specialist (31L), Active Duty
Responsibilities:
* Installed, operated, and performed unit level maintenance on
cable and wire systems, to include Digital Group Multiplexers,
Remote Multiplexing Combiners, repeaters, restorers, voltage
protection devices, telephones, test stations, intermediate
distribution frames, and related equipment.
* Performed tests on cable communications systems to ensure
circuit and system quality. Tested circuits/groups to detect and
locate line faults.
* Operated manual and motorized cable construction equipment.
* Climbed poles, as necessary, and assisted in the construction of
tactical cable and wire lines.
* Operated and performed preventive maintenance checks and
services on telephone line and other vehicles.
* Awarded an Army Commendation Medal and two Army Achievement
Medals for service excellence.
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