Sidela Johnson, RN
OBJECTIVE: Dedicated Registered Nurse seeks employment, growth, and advancement opportunities within progressive organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Broad-based knowledge of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, OSHA rules and regulations, and Confidentiality Laws.
- Multitask effectively; driven to complete tasks
- Excellent teaching and coaching skills
- Exceptional conflict resolution skills and works well under pressure
- Relates well to people from a variety of cultures, staff, and other health care professionals
- Reliable, responsible, and enjoys to go beyond what is required
- Proficient in a variety of computer applications including MS, Excel, PowerPoint, and word typing 45 wpm.
- Certified CPR/AED by American Heart Association
NURSING SKILLS:
- Medication Administration via oral, parenteral, topical, inhalation, and rectal routes
- Provided clean, sterile, and safe environment to perform tracheotomy and wound care
- Demonstrates competency in implementing the five-step nursing process with emphasis on assessment skills
- Suctioning and Oxygen Therapy
- Sufficient exposure to management and leadership capabilities
- Implemented operating/recovery room protocol
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York 9/2010-12/2010
Medical-Surgical Department
Nurse Inter:
- Implemented head to toe assessment with stringent follow-up on vital signs
- Assisted surgeon in the operating room before, during, and after medical procedures
- Provided extensive teaching in the dialysis unit
- Educated patient’s about lifestyle changes to prevent complications
Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
Obstetrician/ Gynecology Department 9/2009-12/2009
Nurse Intern:
- Assisted women with breathing techniques to ease the birthing process
- Supported multigravida and primigravida women through the birthing process
- Witnessed a caesarian section and a cervical cerclage
- Assisted mid-wife with newborn assessment and feedings
- Taught women different breastfeeding positions, prevention of complications, and proper hygiene
- Performed continuous fundal height palpations to prevent hemorrhage
Woodhull Hospital, Brooklyn, New York 9/2008-12/2008
Psychiatric Department
Nurse Intern:
- Utilized therapeutic communication to counsel and educate client’s about medication side effects and to overcome their condition
- Responsible for the supervision and safety of the client’s
- Interviewed and observed client’s behavior and prevented any self harm or harm to others
- Assisted medical personnel with one-to-one suicide protocol
Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, New York
Medical-Surgical Department/ Pediatrics 1/2008-5/2008
Nurse Intern:
- Provided preventive and acute care to children and adolescents
- Perform physical exams, and provided education and support to children and families
- Educated children and parents about limiting further exacerbation with chronic illnesses and prevention of additional diseases
- Supported fracture limbs and taught cast care
Metropolitan Jewish Geriatric Center, Brooklyn, NewYork 9/2007-12/2007
Long-Term Care Facility
Nurse Intern:
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, changed and observed wound dressings
- Counseled families about any change of status with patient and conducted range-of-motion exercises
- Provided personal hygiene
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Funeral Attendant, Scamadella Funeral Home, Staten Island, New York 7/2005-12/2005
- Performed a variety of clerical tasks to assist Funeral Director with planning, scheduling, and coordination of funeral, burial, and cremation services
- Directed and escorted mourners to parlors and chapels in which wakes and funerals were held. Received and ushered people to their seats for service
EDUCATION:
New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, New York
- Obtained Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
- Licensed Professional Nurse-2011
- Currently enrolled in Bachelor Program-1/2011-present
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
