Karen Johnson
Glasgow
Summary
Detail-oriented Infusion Nurse skilled in intravenous therapy, injection administration, and patient monitoring. Proven ability to educate patients and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient safety and care outcomes. Dedicated nurse with expertise in infection control and occupational health assessments. Committed to maintaining high standards of patient safety and regulatory compliance while delivering exceptional care and support to diverse patient populations. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion/Injection Nurse
Graves Gilbert Clinic
Bowling Green
10.2024 - Current
- Administered intravenous medications to patients in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs during infusion treatments to ensure patient safety.
- Educated patients on procedures related to infusion and medication administration.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Maintained precise documentation of infusion therapies and patient responses.
- Assisted in managing inventory of infusion supplies and medications to ensure availability.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Respond quickly and efficiently to emergency situations that occurred during an infusion procedure.
- Administered injections following safety protocols and best practices.
- Educated patients on injection procedures and post-care instructions.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions during and after injections.
- Assisted in training new staff on injection techniques and protocols.
- Performed venipuncture techniques to collect blood samples from patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing injection therapy.
- Administered injections and monitored patient reactions.
- Reviewed laboratory results as needed prior to administering injections.
- Provided education on the purpose, dosage, and side effects of medications administered via injection.
- Ordered necessary supplies and medications related to injection therapies.
- Disposed of needles, syringes, and other contaminated items according to established protocol.
Occupational Health Nurse
Med Center Health
Bowling Green
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Conducted health assessments for employees to identify potential workplace hazards.
- Developed and implemented occupational health programs to promote employee wellness.
- Collaborated with management to ensure compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Provided training sessions on safety practices and emergency response procedures.
- Assisted in the administration of vaccinations and preventive care initiatives.
- Evaluated workplace environments for ergonomic improvements and safety enhancements.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for employee health services.
- Responded to emergency situations such as accidents or illnesses that occur within the work environment.
- Educated staff on proper safety protocols in order to prevent workplace injuries and illness.
- Effectively promoted superior levels of care to all employees and complied with data confidentiality and corporate regulations.
- Assessed employee needs and provided appropriate educational materials on health promotion topics.
- Provided case management services for injured workers throughout the duration of their recovery period.
- Counseled employees regarding lifestyle changes needed to improve their overall health status.
- Provided health screenings and assessments to identify potential health risks.
- Offered information and materials on health-related topics, including smoking cessation programs, flu prevention and proper hand washing.
- Investigated complaints about unsafe working conditions reported by employees.
- Collaborated with management personnel regarding ergonomic design of workstations to reduce risk of musculoskeletal injury.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Employee Health Nurse
Graves Gilbert Clinic
Bowling Green
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted health screenings and assessments for employees.
- Collaborated with HR on employee health policies and procedures.
- Provided education on workplace safety and injury prevention strategies.
- Administered immunizations and managed vaccination records for staff.
- Facilitated return-to-work evaluations for employees post-injury or illness.
- Maintained accurate medical records in compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate medical files for all employees in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Provided education to employees on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, and nutrition.
- Educated staff on proper handwashing techniques and disinfecting procedures in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, filing paperwork, and maintaining patient records.
- Created reports on employee health trends and presented findings to management team.
- Monitored employee immunization records and administered necessary vaccinations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving illnesses or injuries that occur in the workplace.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors about any changes in an employee's condition that may affect their ability to work safely.
- Maintained inventory of syringes, blood collection vials and labels for blood screenings.
- Executed exceptional customer service and polite communication at health screenings.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
School Nurse
Cumberland Family Medical/Barren County Schools
Glasgow
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Administered medications and treatments following established health protocols.
- Conducted health assessments to identify student health needs and concerns.
- Developed and implemented individualized health plans for students with chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to promote a healthy school environment.
- Educated students on hygiene, nutrition, and wellness practices through workshops.
- Maintained accurate health records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
- Responded to medical emergencies, providing first aid as necessary.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student health issues and needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Provided resources and referrals to families concerning community healthcare services.
- Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students.
- Inventoried and ordered medical or office supplies or equipment.
- Attended professional development conferences related to pediatric nursing topics.
Clinical Nurse Educator/Infection Control Nurse
Barren County Nursing and Rehab
Glasgow
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Developed and implemented educational programs for nursing staff on clinical best practices.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance knowledge of patient care and safety protocols.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical procedures and organizational standards.
- Assessed training needs to create tailored learning experiences for diverse teams.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve nursing education strategies.
- Conducted competency assessments to ensure adherence to clinical guidelines.
- Provided ongoing support and resources for professional development initiatives.
- Maintained records of educational activities, including attendance rosters and course evaluations.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based clinical educational programs for nursing staff.
- Ensured compliance with applicable accreditation standards and regulations related to clinical education.
- Assessed new nursing staff with fair and consistent evaluation tools to determine knowledge and quality of care delivery.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Implemented infection control protocols to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
- Educated staff on best practices for hand hygiene and personal protective equipment usage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop infection prevention strategies.
- Reviewed and updated infection control policies in alignment with regulatory standards.
- Trained new nurses on infection control procedures and compliance requirements.
- Conducted regular training sessions for healthcare personnel on proper infection control techniques.
- Provided guidance on appropriate isolation precautions for contagious illnesses or conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to control specific disease entities and support quality initiatives.
MDS Coordinator
Glasgow State Nursing Facility
Glasgow
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Coordinated resident assessments and care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitored regulatory compliance for documentation and resident care standards.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on MDS processes and best practices.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and completeness in resident records.
- Managed data entry into MDS software systems for timely updates.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Analyzed resident outcomes to identify areas for improvement in services offered.
- Provided support during audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
- Facilitated team meetings with members from other departments such as Social Services, Dietary, Activities, Rehabilitation services, to discuss resident issues and concerns related to the MDS process.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
- Followed standard operating procedures to perform quality control audits.
Nursing House Supervisor
Glasgow State Nursing Facility
Glasgow
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed staffing schedules to maintain adequate coverage and minimize overtime.
- Collaborated with physicians to implement patient care plans effectively.
- Conducted staff training sessions on best practices in patient safety protocols.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to improve communication among healthcare teams.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
- Initiated and monitored preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures to deliver exceptional care to every patient.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2011
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Injection administration
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control procedures
- Medication management
- Occupational health assessment
- Staff training
- Emergency response
- Electronic health records
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Venipuncture technique
- Blood collection
- Vaccine administration
- Medication dosage calculation
- Intravenous administration
- Hearing screenings
- Preventive health
- Physical assessments
- Vision screenings
- Geriatric nursing
- Direct nursing care
Affiliations
- Member of Praise and Worship band at church.
- I enjoy spending time with family, especially my 6 grandchildren.
- I enjoy attending sporting events and cheering on my favorite teams.
Timeline
Infusion/Injection Nurse
Graves Gilbert Clinic
10.2024 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Med Center Health
06.2023 - 10.2024
Employee Health Nurse
Graves Gilbert Clinic
06.2022 - 06.2023
School Nurse
Cumberland Family Medical/Barren County Schools
12.2019 - 06.2022
Clinical Nurse Educator/Infection Control Nurse
Barren County Nursing and Rehab
03.2019 - 10.2019
MDS Coordinator
Glasgow State Nursing Facility
10.2017 - 08.2018
Nursing House Supervisor
Glasgow State Nursing Facility
11.2016 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University