Valerie P. Johnson-Gunder, RN

Phone:404-***-****

Registered Nurses seeks a position in a medical facility where my extensive experience will be fully utilized PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse Westbury health and Rehabilition center. April 2022-present. Care of geriatric population which includes long term care with a memory care unit, rehabilitation unit for clients recovering from orthopedic surgery, falls etc

Registered Nurse Wellstar Health Care System Psychiatric\Behavioral Health Unit, East Point Ga. Sept. 2015-Dec. 2021

Registered Nurse Baycare St.Joseph Hospital Behavioral Health Unit care of patients ages 5 to adult with various mental health and behavioral problems May 2013 - 2015

care includes but not limited to im/po medication administration,minor dressing changes, monitoring the milleu,counseling patients

Registered Nurse Anka Behavioral Health inc., east point Ga. Case Management: Forensic Psychiatric/substance abuse home/outpt care August 2012-Jan.2013

*outpt homecare to clients who are xconvicts, some on probation with various psychiatric and substance abuse and co-morbid d/o.medication

administration(IM,PO) and management. substance abuse counseling, referrals. Blood draws for eval and monitoring of med levels

Registered Nurse NorthShore Medical Center, Miami FL. Behavioral Health Unit travel contract via Nightingale Agency march –may 2012

Registered Nurse Golden Living long-Term Care and Rehabilitation Center. Decatur, GA. Dec. 2011-May 2013

* PRN Supervision and patient care which includes passing of various medications P.O., I.M., via G.T. and IV. Continuos G.T.feedings. various dressing changes including decubiti care, accuchecks and administration of Insulin therapy. Foley catherization, iv insertion and maintenance care. Registered nurse TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT WITH HRN SERVICES TO CA. Kaiser Permanente..MOTHER BABY, POST PARTUM CARE, POST GYN SURGERIES…. OCT. 2008-JAN.2009 Registered Nurse Dekalb crisis Psychiatric & Drug Rehab Center—Psych ER unit Decatur, GA. July,2009 – Oct 2011

● Charge Nurse: responsible for Initial assessment and diagnosis to determine eligibility for inpt admission and treatment. advanced proficiency in technical skills necessary for developing, providing, and co-ordinating care to patients with various mental health and drug addiction disorders, and other co-morbid d/o(dm,htn). Po/im meds. Blood draws, uds screen.Detox/stabilization procedures for substance addiction Registered nurse Dekalb Medical Center Decatur, GA. Jan 2007-Nov 2008

Care of post-partum vaginal and c-section deliveries, newborn infants with various iv medications, im medications. Start, monitor and dc iv lines.

Circumcision care of newborns. Breastfeeding instructions. Post gyn surgery care

● Collaborate with appropriate health team members for the coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients

● Monitor patients labs for appropriate care, and for potential side effects of medications. strong observation, assessment, and intervention skills

Registered Nurse Atlanta Center for Medical Research Atlanta, GA. Jan 2000 – May 2013

Responsible for managing the treatment, counseling, and research data collection for patients with a variety of mental health disorders: such as schizophrenia, bipolar,and depressive disorders. Intake,discharge and transfer duties

Recommended and implemented changes to the medical unit regarding assignment, delegation and prioritization, resulting in a higher standard of patient care. Reassesses and revises plan of care per pt condition Registered Nurse Northside Hospital Atlanta, GA.

May 2000 – April 2005

Care of postpartum vaginal and c-section deliveries and newborn care, including low birth weight babies. administration of PO, IV, IM meds to newborn and adults.also epidural meds to post-partum and gyn pts. Circumcision care,jaundice treatment,draw and monitor various lab results. Registered Nurse Charter Behavioral Healthcare Atlanta, GA. Dec 1999 –Jan 2000

Successfully performed treatment and management of counseling for substance abuse and psychiatric patients. Including medication administration teens to adults

● Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating care for a given patient population with the established standards and practices of Charter Behavioral Healthcare system

● Assisted physicians during treatments and examinations of mental health patients. Nurse Practitioner Sharp OB/GYN the Birth Place San Diego, CA. April 1997 – Nov 1999

Preformed prenatal, postpartum, and post-operative care and well as specialized care for high-risk pregnancy and family planning

performed the counseling, dispensation and insertion of various birth control methods Served as the OB/GYN preceptor

Nurse Practitioner East County Community Clinic El Cajon, CA 1996 – 1998

Developed and managed a Family Planning and Teen Smart Program Performed STD screenings, diagnosis and treatment for male and female clients.physical exams and hormonal replacement therapy

Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication administration and instruction. Nurse Practitioner Woman Care Clinic – Planned Parent Hood Assoc. San Diego, CA 1991-1992;1996 – 1998

● Administered performance of physical exams, pap smears, infection checks, diagnosis and treatment

● Handled the counseling, dispensation, and insertion of various birth control methods

● Provided a broad range of general nursing care services in the areas of vital signs, ultrasounds, phlebotomy, IV meds

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EDUCATION

● Evergreen Valley College – San Jose, CA (Associates Degree in Nursing)

● San Jose State University – San Jose, CA (Certified Nurse Practitioner) EXPERIENCED TRAVEL NURSE. (OB-GYN, MOTHER-BABY, PSYCH/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH,SUBSTANCE ABUSE) ASSIGNMENTS IN THE PAST EIGHT YEARS WITH VARIOUS TRAVEL NURSE AGENCIES(HRN,TRAVEL-CORP,TRAVELMAX, MAXIM HEALTH CARE, STAT NURSES, NURSE FINDERS, NORRELL HEALTH CARE, AMERICAN MOBILE, NIGHTINGALE NURSES) IN FL., CA., GA. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

● National Black Nurses Association (member)

● American Cancer Society (volunteer)

● American Heart Association (volunteer)

● Zap Asthma(Volunteer nurse for annual asthma summer camps)

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