Happy Johnson

Murphy, TX ***** 214-***-**** ac5guz@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn

Nursing Professional & Supervisor

Skilled and highly trained healthcare professional with considerable experience as a department leader. Proven ability to provide quality, evidence-based patient care within dynamic and high-pressure environments. Over 25 years of experience in direct patient care, including cardiac, surgical, neurological, gastroenterology, pediatric and gynecological specialties.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Staff Supervision & Workflows

Basic & Advanced Life Support

IVs, Feeding Tubes & Wound Care

Rapid Response

Regulatory Compliance

Electronic Medical Records

Patient Education & Support

Payroll Administration

Fluent in English, Malayalam & Hindi

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Baylor Scott & White, Garland, TX (06/2000- 02/2018)

ADMINISTRATIVE NURSING SUPERVISOR 7/2017 to 2/2018

Oversaw patient flows and nursing care administration functions in collaboration with the medical units, ER, ICU, Surgical, Radiology, and Nutrition departments. Assessed unit nursing needs and effectively triaged available staff and resources to meet all required patient care and service levels. Proactively reviewed patient clinical findings and made determinations regarding transportation to appropriate units for continuation of care. Developed and utilized full technical proficiencies across multiple systems and demonstrated subject matter expertise in Electronic Medical Records.

Routinely recognized by unit managers for exhibiting strong leadership and decision-making regarding staff work flows.

NURSE SUPERVISOR 10/2008 to 7/2017

Supervised multiple units between 55 and 80 staff members, including full accountability for scheduling, assignments, performance management, and disciplinary decisions. Had experience with great catches, send patients for immediate interventions that has saved multiple lives. Provided direct patient care and also served as the primary coverage nurse in the event of staff absences. Collaborated with doctors and specialists to plan and execute procedures, medication administration, and ongoing treatments for a wide range of conditions. Monitored employee timekeeping and assisted with payroll administration throughout the nursing team. Maintained thorough and accurate patient care records utilizing available systems.

Recipient of multiple awards, including the Florence Nightingale Award and Finance Quality Award.

Recognized as a key member of the sepsis mortality reduction team.

Baylor Scott & White, Garland, TX

CHARGE NURSE/STAFF NURSE 06/2000-10/2008

Provided compassionate and thorough bedside care to patients, including assessments, medication management, starting and terminating IVs, tube feedings, and wound care. Evaluated lab results and communicated with doctors regarding continuing care. Communicated extensively with patients regarding changing conditions, prevention, side effects, and long-term planning.

Served as a preceptor for nursing students, providing extensive hands-on training and education.

Recipient of the Paid Management Award for superior assessment and control of patient comfort.

Additional experience as a Staff Nurse in India from 1990 – 1997.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & MEMBERSHIPS

Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

Nursing Diploma Government School of Nursing, General Hospital, Ernakulum, Kerala, India

Registered Nurse (RN) Texas Board of Nursing Valid Through July 2019

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Texas Board of Nursing Valid Through July 2019

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) Texas Board of Nursing Valid Through July 2019

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association Valid through January 2020

Progressive Care Nursing (PCCN) American Association of College of Nursing Valid Through April 2019

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Valid Through December 2019

Member American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of College of Nursing, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society

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