Madi Johnson
Rochester
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse with extensive experience in high-risk obstetrics and critical care. Proven ability to manage complex maternal conditions, obstetric emergencies, and high-acuity surgical deliveries while maintaining a calm, decisive presence. Expert in fetal monitoring interpretation, emergency response, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize maternal and neonatal outcomes. Passionate about quality improvement, shared governance leadership, and advancing evidence-based obstetric practice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive, patient-centered care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and high-risk obstetric patients.
- Performed comprehensive evaluations to determine triage levels and risk stratification for obstetric patients.
- Monitor and interpret fetal heart rate tracings, initiating timely interventions for maternal or fetal compromise
- Assisted in managing labor pain using both medication and alternative techniques. Supported the placement of epidurals and monitored patient comfort throughout the process.
- Serve as scrub nurse for cesarean sections and operative deliveries, maintaining sterile technique and anticipating surgical needs
- Facilitated assistance to medical teams during obstetric emergencies and delivery procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Respond effectively to obstetric crises, including hemorrhage, emergent cesarean delivery, and neonatal resuscitation
- Cultivated therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations during high-stress and emotionally significant experiences.
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Designated COVID – 19 Unit
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided critical care to patients with complex diagnoses including respiratory failure, sepsis, pancreatitis, drug overdoses, and COVID-19
- Managed ventilated patients, titrated vasoactive drips, and monitored advanced hemodynamic parameters
- Administered and monitored conscious sedation and targeted temperature management
- Operated and managed life-sustaining equipment in a high-acuity ICU environment
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes in high-stress situations
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and care plans with clarity and compassion
- Adapted practice in real time to evolving COVID-19 research and critical care protocols
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winona State University
Winona, MN05.2018
Skills
- Team leadership and staff development
- Operational and workflow optimization
- Quality improvement and patient safety
- Project management and cross-unit collaboration
- Change management and process improvement
- Data-driven decision-making
- Effective bidirectional communication
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion advocacy
Certification
- Mayo Clinic Quality Fellow Silver Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Neonatal Education Certification
- AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Course Completion
- Basic ECG Certification
- Completion of Foundations of Critical Care Nursing Level 1
- Completion of Foundations of Critical Care Nursing Level 2
- Stop the Bleed Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Mayo Clinic
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Designated COVID – 19 Unit
Mayo Clinic
07.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winona State University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Walden University
Leadership Experience
Labor and Delivery Congress Chair; January 2025 – Current
- Contribute to discussion and initiatives shaping best practices in Labor and Delivery.
- Provide strategic leadership for shared governance structure within Labor & Delivery
- Oversee and coordinate subcommittees of Practice Committee, Unit Coordinating Council, Antepartum Committee, and Triage Committee
- Align unit-based initiatives with organizational quality, safety, and operational goals
- Facilitate monthly Congress meetings, set agendas, and ensure accountability for action items
- Serve as liaison between frontline nursing staff and executive leadership
- Promote staff engagement and shared decision-making at the unit level
- Address workflow inefficiencies, staffing concerns, and operational barriers
- Support retention initiatives and foster a culture of teamwork and accountability
- Analyze employee engagement and quality data to guide unit improvements
Practice Committee Co-Chair; January 2023-December 2024
- Lead policy review and implementation of evidence-based obstetric practice standards
- Empower bedside nurses to participate in practice advancement and quality initiatives
Preceptor
- Mentor and support new graduate nurses and experienced staff transitioning into Labor & Delivery
- Promote clinical competence, critical thinking, and confidence in high-acuity settings
Clinical Quality Initiatives & Champion Roles
Team Birth Implementation Champion
- Supported unit-level implementation of the TeamBirth communication model to strengthen shared decision-making, structured care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration during labor
- Promoted standardized whiteboard communication and patient engagement strategies to improve safety and birth experience outcomes
Smartphone Revitalization Project Champion
- Contributed to modernization of unit communication devices to improve real-time staff communication, response times, and workflow efficiency
Ivenix Pump Champion
- Supported unit-wide rollout of Ivenix smart pump technology through staff education, troubleshooting, and workflow integration
- Promoted safe medication administration practices and compliance with infusion safety standards
Quality Improvement Reduction NTSV C/S Rate Silver Project
- Leading efforts to reduce Mayo Clinic's Family Birth Center NTSV rate through evidence-based initiatives
- Analyzed outcome data, identified practice variation, and implemented targeted interventions to promote safe vaginal birth
- Assisted in rollout and reinforcement of Bundle Birth initiatives during labor management
Quality Improvement Handoff Silver Project
- Identified current handoff practices, identified gaps in practice, and implemented improvements to enhance communication and patient safety in Labor and Delivery.