Deidra Johns
New Orleans
Summary
A creative, hardworking, and highly achieving registered nurse with several years of supervisory experience. Able to handle challenges, with a proven history of increased productivity. Confident, articulate, with professional abilities, and experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. A collaborative and motivational leader that provides top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Algiers
08.2024 - Current
- Monitor patients' responses to dialysis treatment and report any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as nephrologists, social workers, and dietitians.
- Oversee the preparation of the delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirm that all mandatory alarm tests on the dialyzer and equipment are performed
- Conduct pre-dialysis patient assessments, including obtaining vital signs and assessing the patient's vascular access, laboratory findings, and general health.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Administer prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Educate patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Oversees dialysis technicians in the performance of dialysis from start to finish, monitors patient reaction to treatment and performance of the dialysis machines, and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of dialysis.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Touro Infirmary Hospital
New Orleans
03.2018 - 06.2024
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Assessed and monitored patients' conditions, including vital signs, ECG readings and other relevant indicators.
- Initiated appropriate interventions for acute changes in patient's condition or response to treatment.
- Educated patients on their disease process and treatment plan while ensuring they understand all instructions given by medical staff.
- Assessed and interpreted hemodynamic parameters, oxygenation, and ventilation status.
- Administered intravenous medications and titrated drips as needed.
- Monitored patients' recovery, managed chest tubes, pacing wires, and wound care, and ensured pain management.
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Ochsner Health System
Kenner
06.2008 - 04.2021
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX08-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA05-2008
Skills
- Patient assessment
- IV therapy
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Vascular care
- Evaluations
- Disease management programs
- Cardiac care
- Epic EHR management
Certification
- ACLS
- BCLS
Timeline
Outpatient Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Touro Infirmary Hospital
03.2018 - 06.2024
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Ochsner Health System
06.2008 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
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