Nurse Practitioner Acute Care

LUISITA J. JOHNSON, MSN, AGACNP-BC, CVRN-BC, BSN-RN

**** ***** *** ****, *** Antonio, TX 78254 • 210-***-**** • ********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Board-certified AGACNP (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner),

with almost two years of experience as an acute care nurse practitioner in the field of Cardiology and Medicine.

Highly motivated and dedicated Registered Nurse with 17 total years of nursing clinical experience in various fields: Cardiac Telemetry, Medical-Surgery, Pre and Post Op Surgery, Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Transplant Telemetry, Intermediate Progressive Care Unit (IPCU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Dialysis, Orthopedics, Neurology, ED admission and observation unit, Gyne, EENT, Trauma, Hematology and Oncology.

Membership at National Leadership Society (Walden Chapter), Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Golden Key International Honor Society

Official coach of University Health System (UHS) for accelerated BSN students from Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC), 2019

Past Instructor for American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (AHA-BLS) program, 2019

Recipient of Award: 25 Best Nurses of South-Central Texas, 2019

Recipient of Award: Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses, 2018; and Daisy nominations 2020-2022

UHS 'Nurse of the Year' nominee, 2018

Recipient of Award: Gold Award and Shining Stars Award, 2017-2018

Skills

BLS/ CPR instructor at UHS by AHA BLS Instructor Program (2019-2020)

Clinical coach for accelerated BSN students of TTUHSC (Texas Tech University Health Science Center), 2019-2021

Trainer for ‘Stop the Bleed ‘project, 2019-2024

Unit champion for Pressure Injury Committee (2020)

Preceptor for Professional Nurses 2019

Unit leader in 12 MSU Quality Improvement Audit (QIA) projects (IV labels and curos caps), measuring outcomes and monitoring sustainability

Previous member of Patient Experience Committee (hospital and unit-based) and helped promote excellent patient satisfaction

scores through the provision of excellent and

compassionate care (2018-2020)

Volunteer Instructor during Skills Fair 2018

Work History

Hospitalist, Alamo Physicians Services 5/2024- present

Affiliated with Christus Santa Rosa West Over Hills and Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center, 5/2024- 10/2024

Rounds with hospital inpatients under a supervising physician.

Rounds with nearly all patients including ICU ( medical, surgical, cardiovascular, neurosurgical) patients, cardiac telemetry, MICU, medical, surgical, neurology, orthopedics, gastro, urology, hematology-oncology, and rehabilitation.

Admits patients and assesses, examines, orders, and interprets labs and imaging, diagnoses and manages patients, develops a plan of care and collaborates with the specific specialist and a team of case managers, physical and occupational therapists, respiratory and speech therapists, social worker, pharmacists, and radiologists. Also discharges patients safely.

Prescribe medications to patients.

Provides education and emotional support to patients regarding their conditions especially their options about DNR, DNI, hospice, and palliative care.

Discusses with case managers, and physical and occupational therapists the discharge planning

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner- Employer Dr Jamil N. Bitar

Affiliated with Methodist Health Care System, Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center, St Luke Baptist, 01/2023- 04/2024

Rounds with hospital inpatients under Cardiology service with supervising physician –

Dr Jamil N. Bitar, including patients in ICU, CVICU, SICU, MICU, telemetry, medicine, surgery, gastrointestinal, urology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, hematology and oncology

Admits patients under cardiology service and assesses, examines, orders, and interprets labs and imaging, diagnoses and manages a patient, develops a plan of care and collaborates with the team of case manager, physical and occupational therapists, respiratory and speech therapists, social worker, pharmacists, and radiologists.

Prescribe cardiac medications as well as noncardiac medications to patients.

Responds to referrals from hospitalists and provide them with recommendations from cardiology specialists. Reads and interprets EKG, as part of cardiology workup,

Provides education to patients regarding results of echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization,

Other cardiac surgeries, pacemakers, AICD.

Supervises Stress tests for inpatients

Discharge patients and send them for follow-up with Dr Bitar in his outpatient clinic

University Health System (UHS April 2011- Mar 2024)

STARS Staff RN III ( Jan 2021- March 2024 )

Medical-Surgical (12MSU/MSE), NICU ( Jan 2016-Dec 2020)

Cardiac Telemetry, Cardio-thoracic surgery, Transplant Telemetry, Staff Aug 2013- Dec 2016

IPCU (April 2011-Aug 2013)

Managed all elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units /facilities using nursing expertise to conduct assessments and triaging unscheduled patients as walk-ins; administer medications; initiate nursing and emergency interventions; contribute to care plan development; used the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and effective communication to collaborate with physicians and other members of the team; and identifies learning needs of patients and families and respond with advocacy and health education. Assures current, comprehensive, and timely documentation as contained in the patient’s medical record.

Managed patients with medical and surgical problems like stroke, acute coronary syndrome, hypertension, congestive heart failure(CHF), cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), cancer, renal diseases, HIV, infectious diseases, cirrhosis, hepatitis,

pancreatitis, diabetes, pressure ulcers, amputations, fractures, hip/knee arthroplasty,

Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients and anticipated needs and determined the scope of treatment plans

Provided care to patients with tracheostomy, feeding tube (Dobhoff, Gastrostomy patients and families and, NGT), urinary catheter urostomy, nephrostomy, colostomy, ileostomy, drains (JP), central line, mediport, chest tube, and wound vac.

Performed insertion, dressing, and removal of central and peripheral lines; insertion and removal of urinary catheter and NGT; performed basic laboratory tests and blood draws

including blood culture, urine culture, nasal swabs, assisting in VS, immunizations,

injections, and performing blood transfusions

Assessed types of wounds and stages of pressure ulcers, and managed accordingly

Monitored and interpreted basic EKG rhythms and managed accordingly

Provided comprehensive teaching and teaching materials to patients with CHF, stroke, and diabetes

Coordinated and collaborated with specialists, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to promote a decrease in patient re-hospitalization and to boost recovery rates

Worked and cooperated with the senior management to promote the process improvement plan for the unit- discharge before noon, infection control, and fall reduction.

Led a unit initiative quality improvement project ( parameters include IVF tubing labels, curos caps to IV ports, room cleanliness, and whiteboard which contributed to >90% productivity and quality of care.

Participated in the unit and hospital-wide committees-Clinical Advancement Program Committee, Patient Experience Committee, and Peer Committee.

Taught unit in-service classes to assist and encourage staff nurses to advance to their optimal level of nursing practice through the Clinical Advancement Program

Served as a mentor and resource person to Staff Nurse, Staff Nurse I, and Staff Nurse II.

Precepted new hire nurses and students and provided guidance and mentorship on hospital

policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices

Coached accelerated BSN students of TTUHSC for one full year of clinical skills and nursing experience to prepare them as they graduate and transition to competent nurses in the field

Demonstrated the ability to advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient

Managed pre and post-op patients - Cardiac Catheterization, Cardiac Stent Placement PCI, Pacemaker placement, CABG, Mitral Valve /Tricuspid Valve Repair, Trans jugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt, (TIPS), Transplant (Lung, Liver, Kidney)

Monitored and interpreted basic and complicated EKG rhythms and managed accordingly

Provided extensive care to post-lung, kidney-liver transplant patients

Obtained Certification in Cardiovascular Medicine - CVRN-BC

Participated in the Quality improvement Audit committee, and Restraints committee

Participated in the Unit Education Committee as a secretary for one year, and provided education and in-services to staff nurses.

Promoted to staff Nurse II

Served as a mentor and resource person to Staff Nurse and Staff Nurse I

Managed patients downgraded from ICU- e.g. post intubated patients, DKA, Post MI., post-CABG,

Assessed and managed patients with stroke. -Stroke Unit

Assessed and managed patients on alcohol withdrawal/Delirium Tremens utilizing CIWA protocol.

Performed tracheostomy care, wound care, foley insertion & care, central line care and removal, colostomy, ileostomy & gastrostomy tube care; accuchecks.

Promoted to Staff nurse I

Dialysis Nurse, 01/2011 to 08/2011

Fresenius Medical Care Clinic – San Antonio, TX

Managed dialysis patients in a clinic setting

Performed daily dialysis and care of dialysis sites

Staff Nurse, 01/2010 to 12/2010

NIX Health Care System – San Antonio, TX

A. Cardiac telemetry, Orthopedics, Medical-Surgical, Neurology

Managed pre and post-knee and hip replacement, TIPS, gastric bypass, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, thyroidectomy, and gastric sleeves.

Managed neurological, cardiac, diabetic, and orthopedics patients

Handled orthopedic equipment and managed post-hip and knee replacement, post-nailing

Christus Santa Rosa (2007-2009)

NICU (2007-2008)

Cardiac Telemetry, (2008-2009)

Christus Santa Rosa

Provided care to patients with Myocardial Infarction, Congestive Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Hypertension, Pacemaker, Stent, Mitral Valve, and Tricuspid Valve Repair (MVR/TVR)

Managed pre and post-heart catheterization, pre and post-CABG (coronary artery bypass graft), pre and post-MVR/TVR patients

Performed dressing and removal of central lines

Monitored and interpreted basic and complicated EKG rhythms and managed accordingly

Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' heart activity at rest (Cardiac monitor

Performed basic physical assessment on newborns and infants

Provided care to intubated patients on a ventilator, and patients with arterial lines.

Provided care to a patient with gastric tubes, colostomy, ileostomy, central lines, peripheral lines

Educated families on feeding, resuscitation, car seat, and care of newborns and Infants before discharge.

Provided care to good babies and sick newborns.

Provided immunizations and oral, IV, and parenteral medications

Provided feeding per bottle, orogastric, and parenteral.

Managed preterm, term, and post-term newborns

Education

MSN

Walden University -MN, USA

Nov 14, 2021

BSN

University of La Salette - Philippines

2004

Doctor of Medicine

University of Santo Tomas – Philippines

BSG -Bachelor of Science General

University of Santo Tomas – Philippines

Awards and Honors

Awardee, 25 BEST NURSES OF SOUTH- CENTRAL TEXAS, 2019 (SANC)

Awardee, DAISY AWARD For Extraordinary Nurses- (For excellent service that improves patient lives and makes UHS an exceptional place to work and for incredibly meaningful difference made in the lives of so many people), 2018

Awardee, GOLD AWARD (For excellence and leading the way to a better University Health System and for dedication to patient experience), 2018

Awardee, SHINING STAR AWARD (For demonstrating outstanding customer service and compassion for patients and visitors, UHS), 2017 & 2018

Nominee, UHS NURSE OF THE YEAR, 2019

Nominee, DAISY AWARD For Extraordinary Nurses, 2020-2021

Affiliations

Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)- 2019-current

Member, American Nurses Association (ANA) 2020- current

Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)- 2018-current

Member, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Walden Chapter- 2020-current

Member, Golden Key International Honor Society 2020-current

Member, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACCN)- 2018-2020

Member, Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN)- 2018-2020

Member, Philippine Nurses Association of San Antonio (PNASA),2018-current

License and Certifications

Texas Board of Nursing /APRN-CNP/ Licensed

ANCC certification # 202*******

Texas Board of Nursing /Registered Nurse/ Licensed

CVRN- BC (Cardio-Vascular Registered Nurse-Board Certified), certificate number 72315-EL, recertified, 2021 valid thru 2024

Volunteer/Community Service

2019-current Trainer for STOP THE BLEED UHS community project

2019- Participated in the Alzheimer’s Walk

2018- 2019- Volunteered in teaching physical restraints and Video Monitoring tools (VMT) for aggressive behavior; and PIV insertion and Phlebotomy through UHS Center for Clinical Excellence.

2018-participated in the HEB Feast of Sharing -an annual community event held at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center which provided holiday meals to elderly or indigent individuals and families for Christmas

References:

1. Jane McKenna, APRN-CNP

UT Health

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Relationship: clinical preceptor

2 Kanapa Kornsawad, MD

UTHealth

*********@*******.***

Relationship: clinical preceptor

3. Jamil N. Bitar, MD

Methodist, CSRMC, Baptist

Relationship: previous employer

4. Dinah George, MD.

UT Health

Relationship: church friend

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