Rachel Johnson
Blue Springs
Summary
Results-driven Critical Care Nurse with 12 years of CVICU/CVPACU experience and 3 years in a Charge Nurse leadership roll within a 27-bed unit. Skilled in strategic operations, staff leadership, and quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Adept at cultivating interdisciplinary teams, streamlining workflows, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and staff professional growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Saint Luke's Hospital CVICU/CVPACU
Kansas City, MO
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinate daily unit operations, staffing assignments, patient admissions, transfers and discharges to ensure safe and efficient patient flow.
- Provide real-time clinical guidance during complex patient situations, emergencies, and rapid clinical deterioration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline communication and optimize overall patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and strengthening team performance.
- Assist with conflict resolution, resource management, and operational decision making to maintain high-quality care.
Registered Nurse
Saint Luke's Hospital CVICU/CVPACU
Kansas City, MO
11.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and implement appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
ICU Travel Nurse
Truman Medical Center (University Health)
Kansas City, MO
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Delivered high-quality patient care across multiple units, adapting quickly to varying clinical environments.
- Administered critical care interventions and medication management for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes and communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs in critical care settings.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient safety protocols for Ventilator Associated Pneumonia.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs, prioritizing interventions effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cox College of Nursing
Springfield, MO05-2016
Skills
- Strategic decision-making
- Patient care oversight
- Care coordination
- Effective team leadership
- Critical care
Certification
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) Certification - June 2016-present
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support - June 2016-present
- BLS (Basic Life Support )- June 2012-present
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Saint Luke's Hospital CVICU/CVPACU
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint Luke's Hospital CVICU/CVPACU
11.2016 - Current
ICU Travel Nurse
Truman Medical Center (University Health)
08.2016 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
06.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cox College of Nursing