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Johanna Schneider

Johanna Schneider

Asheville

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Private Duty Nurse with extensive experience and adept managing patient care at home as well as in the hospital and post op care. . Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and achieving positive family feedback through effective communication and tailored care plans. Committed to promoting dignity and independence while ensuring optimal health outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Duty Nurse

Lyn Staton
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided compassionate care for patients, resulting in positive feedback from families.
  • Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between hospital discharge and home-based care through thorough communication with all parties involved.
  • Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
  • Promoted proper nutrition by preparing balanced meals tailored specifically to individual dietary needs.
  • Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.

Private Duty Nurse

Karen Randal
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Conducted regular check-ins with family members regarding patient status updates, fostering trustful relationships.
  • Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
  • Assessed patient needs routinely, adjusting care plans as necessary for the best results.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting dignity and independence.
  • Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
  • Initiated emergency response measures when necessary, demonstrating quick thinking under pressure situations.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize injury risk among vulnerable patients.
  • Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients, resulting in positive feedback from families.
  • Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.

Registered Nurse PEA

Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • 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.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
06.2002 - 08.2004
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU setting.
  • Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
  • Anticipated potential complications in high-risk cardiac patients through vigilant assessment of vital signs trends and EKG changes, initiating prompt interventions.
  • Participated in code blue situations as an integral member of the resuscitation team, applying advanced life-saving techniques under high-stress scenarios.
  • Educated families on cardiac conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
  • Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
  • Managed critical patient cases for optimal recovery with timely interventions and assessments.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress toward goals within electronic health records systems.
  • Promoted infection control measures by adhering to strict guidelines for sterile technique during invasive procedures and routine patient care tasks.

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Green River Community College
Auburn, WA

Associate of Science - Nursing

ABTech Community College
Asheville, NC
05-2002

Skills

  • Oxygen administration
  • Home health nursing
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient education
  • Catheter care
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication administration
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Mobility assistance
  • Personal care needs

Timeline

Private Duty Nurse

Karen Randal
07.2024 - 10.2024

Private Duty Nurse

Lyn Staton
02.2024 - 04.2025

Registered Nurse PEA

Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - 08.2020

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
06.2002 - 08.2004

Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Green River Community College

Associate of Science - Nursing

ABTech Community College

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