Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- Certified. RN

Anju Johnson, AGPCNP-C

240-***-**** *************@*****.*** Laurel, MD

Nurse Practitioner

Dedicated and compassionate New Graduate Nurse Practitioner with six years of nursing clinical experience in providing high quality, evidence-based acute care in Neurosurgery and Acute Medical-Surgical/Telemetry units. Expertly conducts physical and emotional patient assessments and performs a wide range of procedures and treatments based on age-related needs relying on nursing model. Develops and implements individualized nursing care plans; inclusive of assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis. Fosters trusting and cooperative relationships with patients, family members, and colleagues. Dependable and energetic, with exceptional work ethic, desire to learn, and a strong sense of integrity.

Areas of Expertise

Patient Assessment Patient Health Education Patient Advocacy Care Planning & Implementation Medication Administration

Wound Care & Stabilization Infection Control & Proper PPE HIPAA/Regulatory Compliance Patient/Public Relations EHR/EMR

SBAR Communication Cross-Functional Collaboration Team Management/Leadership Staff Training/Development

Professional Work History

HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL Silver Spring, MD

Clinical Nurse – Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit 2014 – Present

Provides direct quality care to patients in acute 34-bed unit; includes monitoring, assessing, and recording medical conditions

Interviews patients to obtain complete clinical histories and performs physical examinations

Reads/interprets EKG and telemetry monitoring, and reports patient clinical data to attending physicians.

Communicates fundamental patient/family information to health care team while identifying variances from patient goals

Utilizes Quality Caring Model nursing process to coordinate interdisciplinary patient care, as well as to provide assessment, planning, and education for individualized patient care

Precepts and mentors nursing students, as well as new graduate nurses in developing professional expertise

HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Washington, D.C.

Clinical Nurse 1 – Neurosurgery/Medical-Surgical Unit 2012 – 2014

Received patients from PACU, reviewed and monitored post-op vitals, set up PCEA/PCA and fluids, oriented patients to unit, reviewed plans of care, and closely monitored patients to identify and advocate for changes in condition

Effectively managed pain using position changes, cold therapy, physical activity, and timely administration of analgesics with consideration of prior function (chronic pain, assistive devices, emotional requirements)

Utilized multi-nodal approach to assist patient status with returning to baseline function or better

Discussed precautions, pre-op information, potential post-op complications, plans of care, medications, and discharge information with patients and family members in a supportive manner

Prioritized and delegated appropriate tasks to PCT, CNA, and LPN

Clinical Experience

COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY CARE Montgomery Village, MD

Primary Care/Internal Medicine (145 Hours) June 2017- August 2017

Acute and chronic presentations in adults with Dr. Balnath Bhandary

FIRST CLINIC, LLC Potomac, MD

Primary Care (240 Hours) August 2017- December 2017

Presentations in Adolescents (age 13 and older) and adults, including women with Kala Shahi, CRNP

INTEGRACE BUCKINGHAM’S CHOICE Adamstown, MD

Primary Care, Long-Term Care & Nursing Home in Older Adults & Frail Elderly (240 Hours) January 2018- May 2018

Presentations in long-term care and elderly/frail adults with Dr. Fatima Naqvi

Education

Master of Science in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, 2018 George Washington University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2012 Howard University

Licensure & Certifications

Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification # AG07180028 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Registered Nurse (License # R202794) State of Maryland

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers American Heart Association

Certified for NIH Stroke Scale Certification American Stroke Association

Added Value

Professional Affiliations: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Additional Languages: Malayalam (Fluent) Hindi (Intermediate)

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