Kristina Johnson
Adelaide,South Australia
Summary
Dynamic Enrolled Nurse with proven expertise in medication administration and a deep commitment to compassionate patient care. Enhancing patient satisfaction and reducing falls by implementing evidence-based strategies. Skilled in patient assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration, consistently advocating for patient and family needs. Committed to enhancing patient care through continuous professional development and evidence-based practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Mount Barker Hospital
Mount Barker, SA
11.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Enrolled Nurse
Bene St Paul’s
Hahndorf, SA
08.2019 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SADiploma Of Nursing - Nursing
Tafe SA
Mount Barker, SA11.2021
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
Nursing placements
Calvary Adelaide hospital- Connery ward
26/6/2023 - 23/7/2023
Women’s and children’s hospital Adelaide - neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
25/3/2024 -19/5/2024
References
Herlyn Alisoso RN
hermenaso21@gmail.com
0449915004
Fiona duffus
Fiona.duffus@sa.gov.au
0448 840 424
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Mount Barker Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Bene St Paul’s
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University of South Australia
Diploma Of Nursing - Nursing
Tafe SA