Laura B. Johnson, BSN, RN

804-***-****

adymqy@r.postjobfree.com

Hartfield, VA 20371

Professional Summary:

• 17+ years of expertise as a Licensed Registered Nurse with settings including inpatient Adult Psychiatric (Women and Men), inpatient Adolescent Dual Diagnosis, and outpatient Adult Day Care settings

• Inpatient leadership titles including Assistant Nurse Manager, RN Supervisor, and Charge Nurse within the Psychiatric Department and served as the Nurse Director for an Adult Day Care

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles, excellent attention to detail and follow-through, the ability to develop positive rapport and empathize with patients, and the ability to optimize patient outcomes as a team member or individually

• Experienced working with psychiatric patient populations ranging from adolescent and geriatric

• Proficient in Meditech and Cerner EMR systems

Professional Experience:

Eastern State Hospital – Williamsburg, VA 09/2014 - Present Assistant Registered Nurse Manager – Psychiatric

• Implements patient care for 40+ patients per Acute Admission Units for both the Men’s and Women’s Units

• Oversees daily operations and managed a staff of 10-15 employees per shift

• Performs patient admissions and discharges

• Maintains records and reports on each patient

• Assesses patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes

• Interacts with departments regarding patient care

• Educates patients on health care needs, conditions, and options

• Aids the Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses, evaluation of staffing requirements, floor assignments, and responsibilities including administrative, personnel issues, policies, and procedures

• Maintains patient charts and confidential files as required by state, federal, and HIPAA laws and regulations

• Maintains ongoing communication with ancillary staff regarding patients’ activities, behavior, and development Cumberland Children and Adolescents Hospital – New Kent, VA 12/2013 - 09/2014 Charge Nurse – Psychiatric/Dual Diagnosis

• Implemented patient care for up to 15-20 patients per Unit

• Performed patient admissions and discharges

• Assessed patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes

• Interacted with departments regarding patient care

• Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, and options

• Aided Nursing Manager in the supervision of 10-15 staff nurses and evaluated staffing requirements including floor assignments

• Maintained patient charts and confidential files as required by state, federal, and HIPAA laws and regulations Essex Adult Day Break-Bay Aging – Tappahannock, VA 05/2013 - 12/2013 Contact: Ashley Greco Email: adymqy@r.postjobfree.com Tel: 407-***-**** Cell: 516-***-**** Director – Adult Day Care

• Oversaw daily operations, managing a staff of 5-10 employees

• Responsibilities included administrative, billing, personnel issues, policies, and procedures

• Maintained ongoing communication with parents regarding patient's activities, behavior, and development

• Maintained records and reports on each patient

• Audited and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy

• Evaluated the health-care need, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care

• Performed Utilization Review Assessment Intake (URAI) for patients to qualify for funding through Medicare/Medicaid

CJW/Johnston-Willis Hospital – Richmond, VA 07/2006 - 09/2013 Charge Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry

• Implemented patient care for up to 44+ patients

• Performed patient admissions and discharges

• Assessed patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes

• Interacted with departments regarding patient care

• Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, and options

• Aided Nursing Manager in the supervision of staff nurses and evaluated staffing requirements including floor assignments

Education:

Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Executive Program, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

• In Progress

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, 2010

• Honors Graduate

• National Honor Society of Nursing Member

Associates of Applied Sciences in Nursing, Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA, 2006 Honors Graduate

• National Honor Society of Nursing Member

• Sigma Theta Tau, international, Epsilon Chi Chapter Member Diploma in Practical Nursing, Lafayette School of Practical Nursing, Williamsburg, VA, 1994

• Honors Graduate

Cardiovascular Technology Program Certification, Middlesex Community College, Bedford, MA, 1987

• Honors Graduate

License:

Registered Nurse, Lic #000*******, issued 06/29/2006, expires 02/28/2025 – State of Virginia (Multistate/Compact) Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional

BLS certified

AED certified

ACLS certified

MHFA certified

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