DAWN R. JOHNSON RN

**** ********* **, ********* ******* OH 44121

216-***-**** adlcvn@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

RN WITH 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN HEALTHCARE SETTING. DIVERSE NURSING EXPERIENCE THAT INCLUDES LONG TERM CARE COVID-19 PROTOCOLS AND INITATION OF HIGH OBSERVATION ISOLATION UNIT, NURSING /STNA EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION. MEDICAL/SURGICAL, POST OPERATIVE, STEP-DOWN NEURO-INTENSIVE, GERIATRIC, LONG TERM CARE, CASE MANAGEMENT, PSYCHIATRIC NURSING, CLINICAL REIMBURSEMENT AND NURSING MANAGEMENT .

Experience

4 Years-Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing

Directed nursing management and staff to meet expectations of company standards. Performed Rapid COVID-19 testing for all staff and residents per CDC guidelines. Trained nursing management to perform COVID-19 swab testing via anterior nares collection method. Assisted with infection control education monitoring protocols for COVID-19. Provided all staff education of transmission-based precautions and proper PPE donning and doffing. Initiated resident respiratory screening per CDC guidelines. Updated facility line list and updated Cuyahoga Department of Health mandated weekly report. Initiated Self-Reported Incidents to ODH per state regulations. Investigated risk incidents to determine root cause and ensured implementation of appropriate interventions. Developed and implemented plans of correction. Evaluated and monitored facility Quality Measure data and identified facility areas of opportunity for improvement. Monitored Infection Control, tracking and analysis. Disciplined nursing staff according to policy and procedure. Achieved state survey results without Immediate Jeopardy or G level citations. Provided ongoing education related to facility identified issues (documentation, medication administration, behavior tracking, comprehensive nursing assessment, Nursing/STNA assessment and evaluation. Provided mandatory and monthly education to meet STNA annual education requirements, Assisted with employee TB administration and tracking. Provided mentorship to new nurses. Performed demonstration of clinical skills and evaluated nurse competencies for Lung Sounds, IV administration, PICC line maintenance, Wound care and wound vac application by return demonstration. Completed PDPM education to ensure MDS accuracy for clinical reimbursement.

7 years-Lead Reimbursement Assessment Coordinator

Completed accurate MDS assessments for Medicaid and Medicare for clinical reimbursement. CMI tracking to achieve highest reimbursement potential. Participated in Interdisciplinary case management identifying resident improvement and decline. Projecting RUG rates for Medicare and Medicaid based on ADL scores, therapy services, resident condition and clinical indicators (i.e. depression, restorative nursing). Coordination of case management in conjunction with insurance companies by gathering clinical information, therapy services and discharge planning to validate need for SNF services by submitting clinical reviews to contracted insurance companies per request. Obtaining reimbursement following the PPS or OBRA schedule of assessments CMS guidelines.

6 years-Unit Manager

Directing daily nursing functions of the behavioral Beacon 360 unit. Serving as resource to nurses and ancillary staff to ensure daily documentation standards are met. Utilizing electronic documentation systems for nursing assessments and administering medications. Assessing new skin issues and ensuring appropriate treatments are in place. Administering IV and PO medications with accuracy. Inserting IVs and Foley catheters. Initiating application of wound vacs. Providing PICC line care and maintenance through ensuring patency and monitoring for s/s of infection. Monitoring Infection control on the unit and ensuring proper disposal of waste, linen and biohazardous materials. Assessing acute changes in condition and providing immediate nursing interventions. Implementing interventions for falls, resident altercations, medications errors and miscellaneous incidents. Timely reporting of incidents to Director of Nursing. Providing ongoing staff education to unit staff regarding changes in policy and practice standards. Disciplining nursing staff according to policy and procedure.

6 Years-STNA/Student Nurse Instructor

Instructed STNA candidates on basic skill sets (i.e. blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, I/O's, personal care male vs. female, turning and positioning in bed) required to pass state test. Provided education about the chain of command and how it should be utilized to report abnormal findings. Reviewed abnormal findings and when to report. Used return demonstration to teach basic skills. Assisted students with preparation to take state test.

Additional Employment History

Director of Nursing 11/2020-present Progressive Quality Care Macedonia OH

Director of Nursing 9/2018-9/2020 Certus Healthcare East Cleveland, OH

MDS Coordinator 10/2016-9/2018 McGregor Home East Cleveland, OH

MDS Coordinator 10/2015-10/2016 CHS North Randall, OH

ADON/DON 6/2013-10/2015 CHS East Cleveland, OH

MDS Coordinator 1/2011-6/2013 CHS East Cleveland, OH

Primary Instructor 12/2010-6/2013 Blossom 24 Hr. Care Cleveland, OH

Insurance Agent 8/2008-1/2011 United Insurance Co. Beachwood, OH

Student Nurse Instructor 1/2005-8/2008 University of Akron Akron OH

Associate Unit Manager 3/2002-11/2008 Summa Health System Akron, OH

Education

Bachelor of the Science of Nursing May 2000, The University of Akron

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