Bess Johnson
Appleton
Summary
Seeking the DON Position at Grace Home - Essentia Health
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor/Quality
Essentia Health
Graceville
2024.05 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care practices effectively.
- Actively listened to concerns from both Residents and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.
Home Care - Charge Nurse
CCM Health
Montevideo
2019.07 - 2024.05
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Supervised RN', LPN's and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Appleton Area Health Services
Appleton
2018.06 - 2019.07
- Assessed patients' health status and monitored progress regularly.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and home care procedures.
- Managed medication administration and ensured compliance with treatment protocols.
Surgical Services Manager
Stevens Community Medical Center
Morris
2016.12 - 2017.07
- Managed surgical staff scheduling to ensure optimal coverage and efficiency.
- Coordinated with surgeons to prepare for surgical procedures and ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care services.
- Led daily huddles and monthly department meetings
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
2014.08 - 2015.06
- Facilitated hands-on clinical practice sessions in diverse healthcare settings.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments during clinical observation and lab
- Provided mentorship and guidance to nursing students during clinical rotations.
Outreach and Surgical Manager
AAHS
Appleton
2012.08 - 2014.08
- Evaluated current practices in the surgical suite and identified areas for improvement in efficiency, safety, and cost reduction.
- Coordinated surgery scheduling for multiple operating room and managed staff assignments accordingly.
- Managed quality assurance programs designed to monitor outcomes of surgical procedures.
Surgery and ICU Nursing
CCM Health
Montevideo
2008.03 - 2012.07
- Floated between ICU and Surgery Departments depending on need
Charge Nurse, Transitional Care
Great River Medical Center
Burlington
2006.12 - 2008.02
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges efficiently within medical protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions and adjusted care plans accordingly.
LPN/RN Care Center
AAHS
Appleton
2004.12 - 2006.11
- Administered medications according to prescribed protocols and documented accurately.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2016-03
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN2006-12
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN2004-12
Skills
- Patient care management
- Medication administration
- Clinical supervision
- Care coordination
- Patient and staff education
- Wound care management
- Issue resolution
- Quality improvement
- Staff, mostly CNA rounding
Timeline
RN Supervisor/Quality
Essentia Health
2024.05 - Current
Home Care - Charge Nurse
CCM Health
2019.07 - 2024.05
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Appleton Area Health Services
2018.06 - 2019.07
Surgical Services Manager
Stevens Community Medical Center
2016.12 - 2017.07
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
2014.08 - 2015.06
Outreach and Surgical Manager
AAHS
2012.08 - 2014.08
Surgery and ICU Nursing
CCM Health
2008.03 - 2012.07
Charge Nurse, Transitional Care
Great River Medical Center
2006.12 - 2008.02
LPN/RN Care Center
AAHS
2004.12 - 2006.11
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ridgewater College
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Ridgewater College