Sinobuhle(Snow) Johnson

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Certifications

Registered Nurse Practitioner: State of Virginia, license # RN 002*******.

American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC): Board Certified as Family Nurse Practitioner

(Valid from 10/21/2019-10/20/2024).

Licensed Registered Nurse: State of Virginia, license # RN 000******* (Multi-state Privilege).

Skills and Competencies

Rehabilitation Nursing…Orthopedic Care…Labor and Delivery…Insertion/Removal of Invasive Tubes and Drains…IV Therapy…Infection Control…Sterile Technique…Diabetic Care…Physical Assessment…Assisting Physicians with H&P…Diagnostic Tests…Wound Care…Managing acute and stable Chronic Illnesses…Patient & Family Focused…Strong Organizational Skills…Adherence to Hospital and Medical Staff Bylaws… Documentation in Compliance with State Regulations…Focused on Quality Assurance and Process Improvement

Career Synopsis

Family Nurse Practitioner Student 2014 – 2015

First Care PC: Portsmouth, VA

Tidewater Children’s Associates: Chesapeake, VA

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital: Norfolk, VA

Family Medicine Healthcare: Portsmouth, VA

Position Overview: Performed three-month rotations at the afore-mentioned Medical Facilities. Clinical experience working with Medical Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Physicians.

Functioned independently in the clinical practice setting by assessing, evaluating, and diagnosing patients with acute and sometimes chronic issues under the supervision of the clinical preceptor.

Formed differential diagnoses with the clinical preceptor assisting with choosing the appropriate treatment and medication regimen.

Saw patients of different races, cultures and genders with different health issues from the ages of 2 and older.

Assisted clinical preceptor with the care of the pregnant patient and safe delivery of the newborn.

Independently performed pap smears and assessed, diagnosed and treated sexually transmitted infections under the supervision of the clinical preceptor.

Performed preventative treatments such as immunizations, sports physicals, and depression screenings.

Registered Nurse 2011 – Present

Consulate Health Care of Norfolk: Norfolk, VA

Position Overview: Perform comprehensive RN duties in a 220+ residents in a long-term care and rehabilitation facility. Manage a 32-patient load assignment and a staff of 7, which includes LPN’s and CNA’s. When scheduled I Supervise the entire facility which is made up of approximately 32 RN’s, LPN’s and CNA’s.

PIV insertion and PICC line care and maintenance, managing patient’s hydration via Clysis, management of colostomies, urostomies, and tracheostomies.

Help residents and families during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Immunizing residents against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations within the facility from serious illnesses.

Administer scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, orally, rectally, subcutaneously, and via intermuscular interjections while overseeing pain management plans.

Conducted resident assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.

Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, and support life-saving interventions.

Used facility EMR systems to update resident records, transmit prescriptions, and transmit files.

Registered Nurse 2009 – 2011

Home Health Care: Chesapeake, VA

Position Overview: Facilitated in-home care of patients providing medically directed coordinated care and support for the patients and their family. Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of Physicians medical regiment.

Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and care givers in comprehendible terminology.

Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders,

diseases and injuries.

Educated patients and family members on proper discharge care.

Collected lab specimens and diagnostic tests to provide Physicians with important health information used to create

focused treatment plans.

Assessed and treated wounds in various stages of healing.

Registered Nurse/Clinical Coordinator 2007 – 2009

Autumn Care of Great Bridge: Chesapeake, VA

Position Overview: Performed comprehensive RN responsibilities in a long-term care and rehabilitation facility. I worked very closely with the physicians to ensure they maintained compliance with state and HIPPA laws. In addition, I audited charts quality assurance purposes in preparation for state audits.

Maintained strict resident data procedures to comply with HIPPA laws and prevent information breaches.

Participated in continuing education programs, and clinical workshops to enhance my training and nursing

knowledge.

Assessed and coordinated nursing care needs; and delegated tasks to support the unit.

Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, and support life-saving interventions.

Helped residents navigate the health care system and care options by educating them on relevant subject areas and

answering questions throughout the treatment process.

Advocated for resident needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Education

Master of Science: Nursing 2016 Walden University, MN.

Bachelor of Nursing 2011 Chamberlain University, IL.

Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing . 1995 University of North London, England

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