Virginia Johnson
The more I learn, the more I realize I don t know. At some point, I hope to learn enough to realize that I know nothing at all. Alton Brown
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Kent State University Stark Expected May 2011 Diploma, National Institute of Massotherapy (600 hours) April 1997 Certificate, Lymph Drainage, Dr. Vodder School (160 hours) August 1998 Certificate, Timberlake Clinical Massage (77.5 hours) July 1999 Employment: Rx Massage, LLP Cuyahoga Falls, OH 1999 Present Massage Therapist, Business Partner Utilize variety of manual techniques to treat a range of ailments; migraine, whiplash, sciatica, carpal tunnel, lymphedema, rotator cuff, neck and back pain. Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation provider, process own S.O.A.P. notes and medical billing. Preceptor massage students for 135 hour externship Create and maintain website (VJLMT.com), brochures and forms Accounting and sales tax processing Juzo (Compression garment mfr) Cuyahoga Falls, OH 1993 1998 Administrative Assistant to Sales Manager Assisted in daily management of twelve-plus outside sales representatives Maintained sales records, analyzed type and quantity of sales Composed correspondence between sales department and physicians and dealers Coordinated interviews, meetings and new hire trainings Orientated sales representatives on paperwork procedures and company protocol Organized sales procedures and composed into what Juzo uses for their sales manual Restructured office procedures that resulted in time saving tracking of samples, and literature distribution Created excel log sheets to track the quantity, location, and expense of sales calls Trade show team-management on regional, national, and international levels One of three U.S. employees selected for in depth product training at parent company in Germany Clinical Experience: Adults: Wound care, packing, DSD, IV assessment, flush and SAS, isolation, O 2 nasal canula, specimen collection, glucose monitoring Gerontology-Rehab: PEG tube placement and feeding, trachea and passé muir cleaned and suctioned, stage IV ulcer care including wound vac, IM injections Pediatrics: Parent teaching (smoking cessation), Patient diabetic education, IV set rate and run OB/Gyn: post-partum and newborn assessment and IM injections, cordcare, circumcision care, breastfeeding education Certifications: BLS (CPR & AED), HIPPA training, Additional Experience: Technical: Computer charting; Pyxis, McKesson and OB Trace-view. Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point. Familiar with Access and Outlook. Type 80 wpm. Volunteer: Tutoring A & P, Chemistry, Med-math. NLN Nursing Student CPR training study, 2009. Summa Health Systems, summer 2009. 4-H Club, 2006-2008. Cub Scouts fund-raising coordinator, 2007-2009. Honors and Memberships: SCRUBS, KSU Stark student nursing club Golden Key International Honour Society Soroptomist International Virginia Wagner Scholarship regional and district levels (2010) KSU Stark Non-Traditional Student Scholarship (2009/2010, and 2007/2008) KSU Stark Reiter Endowed Scholarship (2009/2010) KSU OJIN Medallion Scholarship (2009/2010) Accomplishments: 3.6 GPA on 4.0 scale. Deans List most semesters. Published: Betty Neuman: A Theorist Ahead of Her Time. Writing Center Review, Volume 12, Spring 2008. References: Enclosed, more furnished upon request
Competencies Wound care; packing, DSD IV assessment & administration Documentation, time management, prioritize Isolation, O 2 administration, specimen collection Patient Teaching Turn side-to-side Cough and deep breath Evidence Based Practice Accucheck, glucose monitoring SAS, IV flush Personal Reflection Insecurities transforming into competencies.
Competencies PEG tube, placement check & feed Trachea & Passe Muir; cleaned and suctioned Wound care; Stage IV ulcer with wound vac Intramuscular injections Patient Teaching Importance of ambulation Diabetic diet management Evidence Based Practice Aspirate gastric contents to confirm tube placement Personal Reflection Nursing process improving
Competencies Personal Care, Assessment, Documentation IV site assessment, set rate and run Pediatric communication Patient Teaching Parental smoking cessation Evidence Based Practice Diabetic education of diet and exercise Personal Reflection Assessment and documentation skills improving
Competencies IM injections (adult & neonate), post-partum and new-born assessment, care-mobile, electronic computer charting, Patient Teaching Cord care, circumcision care, football hold while breastfeeding, wrapping neonate in blanket. Evidence Based Practice Encouraged breastfeeding by informing new mothers of the immunological benefits Personal Reflection Witnessing vaginal and cesarean births were the highlights of this clinical sequence.
Competencies Care mobile, multiple IVs, blood transfusion. Care of patients with Swan Ganz catheters, ventilators, and chest tube drainage system. Chest compressions and Ambu bag to ER patient Patient Teaching Encourage rest periods post CABG, Cough & Deep Breath Evidence Based Practice Chest tube with closed drainage improves lungs negative pressure. Personal Reflection It is the challenges we overcome that make us realize what we are capable of.
Competencies Time Management; four adult/gero patients Blood draws, multiple IVs, TPN, wound care Patient Teaching ROM exercises to improve circulation Evidence Based Practice Contact precautions, capsaicin cream for OA, nutritional supplements to prevent pressure ulcer Personal Reflection The phoenix is starting to rise.
SCRUBS KSU Stark Campus Nursing Student Club Golden Key International Honour Society
Soroptomist International Virginia Wagner Scholarship 2010 (Regional and District Levels) KSU Non-Traditional Student Scholarship 2009/2010 2007/2008 Reiter Endowed Scholarship 2009/2010 OJIN Medallion Scholarship 2009/2010
Deans List Stark State College; Fall 2005, Spring 2006 KSU Stark; Fall 2006 through Spring 2009 Published Betty Neuman: A Theorist Ahead of Her Time. The Writing Center Review. Vol. 12, Spring 2008 Research Participant National League for Nursing, CPR training for nursing students. Conducted at Kent State University, 2009. Nursing Process Paper http://www.personal.kent.edu/~vjohnso7/nursin gprocesspapersample.pdf
Tutoring at KSU Stark 2009 to 2010, physiology, chemistry, med math Summa Health Systems Summer 2009, Akron City Hospital, ICU March of Dimes May 2009, Walk-a-Thon 4-H Club 2006-2008 Cub Scouts 2007-2009, Fund Raising Coordinator Catechism Instructor 1985-1987, second grade
American Heart Association BLS Renewal date: 7/12 Licensed Massotherapist, since 1997 State of Ohio Medical Board License #7515 Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage Certified Massage, Exercises, and Bandaging Timberlake Clinical Massage Certified Neuromusclar, Myofascial and Positional release Post-isometric muscle contraction
1997-Present Licensed Massotherapist Private practice Preceptor massage students Business and Marketing Management Medical billing (CMS-1500), SOAP notes, follow-up Website creation and maintenance VJLMT.com 1993-1998 Administrative Assistant Sales, Management, Training, Projections Composed training manuals, interview, training US and International Convention Representation 1989-1992 Purchasing Agent Electronics, Appliances, Computers 1986-1992 Clerical & Accounting Payables, Receivables, Billing, Collections