ZANDRA JOHNSON, RN, BSN
**** ****** ***** ***** • Pace, Florida 32571 • 321-***-**** • adzxij@r.postjobfree.com
CASE MANAGER
Highly organized and diligent professional drawing upon six plus years of certified cardiac and stroke experience. Actively involved in advocation for patient(s) and their family, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to expedite treatments and ensure patient safe discharges using Evidence Base Practice (EBP). It is my continuous desire to utilize my diverse abilities, people skills, leadership skills, and work ethic in my chosen profession of nursing. I continue to strive and excel, always reaching for greater challenges, and professional achievements. I believe that, “Positive interactions lead to positive reactions.”
Core Competencies
Time-management Skills
Leadership and Management Skills
Oral and Written Communications
EBP Research Analysis
Cultural Communication
Nurse as Educator
Patient Advocate
Community Awareness
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
St. Francis Reflection, Titusville, FL
Registered Nurse Case Manager (September 6, 2022 to September 6, 2023)
Collect and analyze data from patient’s medical history, nursing assessment and staff input to develop a written, individualized Plan of Care, which meets the needs of the patient.
Coordinates nursing care with other interdisciplinary Team members, including leading the presentation during Interdisciplinary Team meetings, case conferences and discussions with Hospice of St. Francis (HOSF) medical staff and the patient’s attendings physician.
Prepares complete and accurate documentation in accordance with all HOSF policies and procedures, Federal/State regulations and Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
Maintains strict confidentiality and respect for patient/family privacy and possessions.
Practices Universal Precautions and safety at all times.
Teaches patient/family skills needed to maintain patient in comfort and perform personal hygiene activities.
Provides emotional support to patient/family, and other caregivers.
Clinical Nursing Skills
Safety Measures
Young Adult, Adult, and Geriatric Care
Positive Teamwork and Collaboration Skills
Critical Thinking Skills and Decision-making Skills for a Diverse Population
Provide Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Support, as Needed
Maintain Compassion and a Therapeutic Environment
Temple Christian School, Titusville, FL
Clinic School Nurse (August 2021 to July 2022)
Inspect Automated External Defibrillator(s) and bring in accordance with the Janet’s Law requirement provisions.
Update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Manual and bring in accordance with OSHA regulatory measures.
Assist with school vaccination requirement manuals and records.
Covid assessment and contact tracing.
Provide education to teachers, parents and students on various disease processes, risk factors, treatment and prevention.
Assess physiological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual status and their risk factors.
Follow the five steps (phases) of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing, evaluation).
Meet the various spiritual and cultural needs.
Provide resources and services located in our vicinity.
Temple Christian School, Titusville, FL
Second Grade Educator (August 2020 to May 2021)
Assess and continuously evaluate students learning needs in order to maximize his or her individual capabilities to achieve academic requirements.
Create weekly lesson plan based on student need and administrator approval.
Teach to various learning styles, personalities, and cultural differences.
Work alongside and collaborate with other second grade teacher to continuity.
Plan and implement activities to encourage the learning process for each individual.
Initiate and nurture relationships with parents and all children amongst a diverse cultural student body.
Temple Christian School, Titusville, FL
Developing Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Program (June 2020 to May 2021)
Conduct survey of student’s interest in a PCA program.
Present vision to local state college to implement a PCA program to our qualifying
student body.
Establish instructor / student ratio.
Determine qualification criteria and screening process.
Secure facility for lecture and clinical practice.
Determine all financial aspects of operation.
Coordinate with school administrator and college administrator in program planning.
Curriculum development.
Invest time mentoring students regarding vision for oneself, determining short- and
long-term goals.
Parrish Medical Center, Titusville, FL
Registered Nurse (September 2011 to April 2018)
Clinical Nursing Skills
Safety Measures
Cardiac and Stroke Certified Nurse
Young Adult, Adult, and Geriatric Care
Positive Teamwork and Collaboration Skills
Critical Thinking Skills and Decision-making Skills for a Diverse Population
Provide Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Support, as Needed
Basic & Advance Cardiac Life Support Certified
Maintain Compassion and a Therapeutic Environment
Temple Christian School, Titusville, FL
K-5 Educator (August 2000 – May 2003)
Prepare, organize and institute classroom lesson plans.
Involve and engage each student.
Compile and maintain student record.
Orchestrate graduation ceremony and theatrical presentation.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Brevard Community College, Titusville, FL
Associate of Arts, 2008
Dean’s List Honoree, 2006, 2007, 2008
President’s List Honoree, 2007
3.7 GPA National Honor Society
Brevard Community College, Titusville, FL Associate of Science, 2011
•3.4 GPA
•67 community service hours
Eastern Florida State College, Titusville, FL Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2019
Dean’s List Honoree, 2018
President’s List Honoree, 2019
3.8 GPA National Honor Society
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
"Teacher of the Year" 2002-2003
Dean's List; Brevard Community College, 2006, 2008, 2018
President's List; Brevard Community College, 2007, 2019
UCF Community College Award, 2008
Newcomer's Funeral Home Scholarship Award, 2008
Dorothy A. Perkins Tomlison Memorial Scholarship Award, 2008
Karla Foster RN Memorial Scholarship Award, 2008
Parrish Medical Center Scholarship Award, 2008
Rear Admiral Alene Duerk Endowed Scholarship Award, 2009
Girlfriend Guild Scholarship Award, 2019
Brevard Heart Scholarship Award, 2019
Eastern Florida State College Outstanding Academic Award, 2019
St. Francis Reflections WINGS Recognition Program 2023
CERTIFICATIONS
NIH Certification; HIPAA Certification; HIV Certifications; Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification; Cardiac and Stroke Certification; Domestic Violence Certification; Safety in the Workplace Certification; Safety in the Workplace Certification
COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEER WORK
Patient Safety Committee; Multidisciplinary Bedside Medical Rounds Committee; Thailand Missions Trip (outreach, health & hygiene, and teaching English); Zambia Cultural Competency Study Abroad