James Edward Johnson, BSN, RN

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acyu2z@r.postjobfree.com

859-***-****

Career Objectives:

To secure an inpatient/clinical placement in a holistic and high-quality medical setting that is focused on safe, professional, and outcome-based care.

Complete Doctorate Family Nurse Practitioner degree within two years.

Become a reservist, as a Commissioned Officer, in the United States Armed Forces.

Education:

Frontier Nursing University Family Nurse Practitioner, Lexington, KY

Masters of Nurse Practice, Nursing- Jan/2015-April/2017

Current GPA 3.5

Will have completed over 800 clinical hours.

Practiced in a variety of clinical settings (Family practices, pediatric, Women’s Health, ER, Health departments).

Participated in Case Day presentations.

Selected as an Ambassador to represent FNU and participate in the annual AAMN conference.

Participated and supported The American Nurse exclusive screening

Program ranked top 50 in the country for nurse midwifery and family nursing.

Diversity Pride member.

Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Midwives and Nurse Practitioners (KCNMNP) member.

AANP member.

University of Kentucky College of Nursing, Lexington, KY

Bachelor of Science, Nursing- Aug/2012

Honors and Accomplishments:

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Summer 2012 University of Kentucky College of Nursing scholarship recipient

Summer 2012 Martha Neal-Moore Scholarship recipient

2011-2012 UK Martha Neal Moore RN-BSN Scholarship recipient

2011-2012 UKMC Enhancement Scholarship recipient

Bluegrass Community and Technical College of Nursing, Lexington, KY

Associate of Science, Nursing- May/2010

Honors and Accomplishments:

BCTC Nursing Vice President

UK Healthcare Scholarship Recipient

Professional Nursing Experience:

Registered Nurse, Alliance Medical Staff Agency (PT) Jan/2013-Current

Lexington, Kentucky

Provide nursing services to a number of specialty medical companies (i.e. long-term acute care, acute care, home health, geriatrics), through a medical agency on an as-needed (PRN) assignment basis.

Routine vital signs, assessments, and implementations of findings to physicians.

Specimen collection, and wound care and evaluations are implemented.

Collaboration with interdisciplinary staff to provide effective continuity of care.

Registered Nurse, ICU (PT) June/2015-Feb/2016

Georgetown Community Hospital, Georgetown, Kentucky

Center for Excellence in bariatric surgery

Six-bed medical ICU unit

Managed and treated sepsis, pneumonia, post-operative bariatric surgery complications, surgical recovery, Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), respiratory management, acute/chronic kidney failure.

Frequent hourly patient assessments.

Managed vasoactive intravenous infusions.

Monitored lab values and EKG interpretations, and notified physicians and PA as needed.

Acuity ranged from 1:1, 2:1, or 3:1 depended on patient acuity.

Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Unit (FT) April/2014-Feb/2015

Baptist Lexington, Lexington, Kentucky

Prepared and recovered patients with and without cardiovascular intervention in an ambulatory outpatient setting.

Implemented and managed moderate sedated patients.

Initiated cardioversions

Managed and removed of invasive vascular devices.

Monitored patient labs and EKG rhythm

Registered Nurse – VA Medical Center (FT) Jan/2013-April/2014

VA Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky

Managed acutely ill patients on a 36 bed medical-surgical ward.

Monitored and evaluated telemetry and EKG rhythms.

Assessed, managed, and evaluated wounds, invasive tubes, central lines, NPWT, high-acuity medications.

Collaborated with physicians and other interdisciplinary teams to provide and maintain optimum patient care for veterans.

Registered Nurse - Select Specialty Hospital (FT/PT) Jan/2011-March/2014

UK Good Samaritan, Lexington, Kentucky

Managed long-term acutely ill clients on ventilators; assist with vent weaning.

Managed clients with complex wounds and multisystem failures.

Skilled in telemetry monitoring and cross trained in ICU.

Member of the Rapid Response Team.

Managed hemodynamically unstable patients.

Managed chest tubes, wound vacs, peripheral lines, central/deep lines, enteral nutrition, nasogastric tubes (i.e. Dobhoff, corpak, salem sump, etc).

Managed and administered intravenous medications to sustain homeostasis and enhance recovery.

Interpreted arterial blood gas results, and collaborated with MD to treat accordingly.

Registered Nurse, ICU - Coronary Care Unit (FT) June/2010- Dec/2010

Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky

Frequent (every hour) monitoring of patients status.

Monitored fluid and electrolyte balances.

Interpreted abnormal EKG and lab values and quickly referred to the critical care standing orders and inform M.D. when needed.

Managed patients on CVVH/CRRT therapy

Managed patients with arterial balloon pump.

Managed and titrated intravenous vasoactive and antihypertensive drugs.

Licensure/Certifications:

Registered Nurse June/2010-Current

Kentucky Board of Nursing

ACLS certified June/2017

American Heart Association

BLS Certified May/2018

Basic Life Support

NIH Stroke certified May/2014

PALS Aug/2016

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Sepsis Screening certified Sept/2013

RRT Certified May/2012

Rapid Response Team certified

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