C O L L E E N M .

J O H N S O N

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Sun City, AZ 85373

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly experienced and well-trained nursing professional with sound clinical knowledge and judgment honed over 30+ year career. Offering the knowledge and abilities necessary to deliver exceptional care to every patient. Valid LPN license, CPR certifications, and fingerprint clearance, with full qualifications in multiple nursing fields. SKILLS

Routine medical procedures Medication administration Direct patient care HIPAA protocols

Behavioral and mental health Document treatments

Substance abuse disorders Counseling and coaching

EXPERIENCE

School Nurse, Therapy Travelers, Oct 2021 Jun 2023, Phoenix, AZ. Trained and supervised office staff on in-school medication management to include storing, administering and documenting.

Assessed student symptoms and provided basic medical treatment for illness or injury. Evaluated student health systems and provided recommendations for cohesive, consistent school health program.

Oversaw student immunization compliance process, including completing MDH immunization reports.

Explained complex medical terminology in easy-to-understand language for patients and caregivers.

Reported signs of patient abuse and neglect to appropriate authorities. Behavioral Health & Addiction Nurse, Community Bridges Inc, Oct 2020 Oct 2021, Phoenix, AZ

Work within a team to obtain counseling, medication, crisis help, or inpatient needs to help connect them to any of the resources the patient may require to stabilize and keep patients compliant to get the help they may require. Partnered with physicians to evaluate patients for suicidal or homicidal tendencies and inappropriate responses to determine potential need for higher level of care. Medicate and dose Opiate addicted clients and help supervise their needs and dosing requirements.

Conducted patient counseling, crisis intervention and critical incident debriefings to expertly handle emergency situations.

CJ

Jan 1998

May 1991

Jun 1980

Behavioral Health Nurse, Lifewell Behavioral Health, Jun 2019 Sep 2020, Phoenix, AZ Medication administration of psych injections received for their specific SMI diagnosis needs

Focus on the needs of the SMI Dx Client

Work on a Next Gen Computer program at the Clinic. Delivered first-rate care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed and developmentally disabled patients.

Daily & monthly documentation, PCP notifications, Refills, Clozapine Requirements, blood draws, etc.

Controlled the documentation and distributions of medications from the dispensary. School Nurse, Dysart Unified School District, Jan 2018 Jun 2019, Phoenix, AZ Assessed student symptoms and provided basic medical treatment for illness or injury. Evaluated student health systems and provided recommendations for cohesive, consistent school health program.

Coordinated student emergency health plans, including parent and guardian communication and faculty training.

Observed and adhered to all pertinent HIPAA requirements to protect confidentiality. Oversaw student immunization compliance process, including completing MDH immunization reports.

Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions. Delivers high level of individualized care with appropriate age to specific patient populations.

Family Health Nurse, Camillus Family Health, Aug 2010 Dec 2017, Camillus, NY Noted vitals and treatments responses in digital system records. Collected biological samples from patients for diagnostic and monitoring tests. Prepared and administered immunizations and medication in line with treatment goals and dispensing policies.

Completed routine screenings such as wellness checks focused on general health questions and current measurements.

Recorded patient medical history and documented previous or observable symptoms. Checked vitals, conducted physical examinations and completed basic laboratory tests during routine visits.

EDUCATION

RN studies, Undergrad Studies

Cayuga Community College Auburn, NY

2 years of RN studies completed

LPN License & Certification, Nursing

NYS Boces Education Scottsdale, AZ

High School Diploma

Marcellus High School Marcellus, NY