Lauryn Johnston

Experience

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  Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

  Dec 2010 - Jul 2012

  Registered Nurse

  Provided holistic care for critically ill pulmonary and medicine patients. Experienced in the care of mechanically ventilated patients and new tracheostomies. Recognized and assisted the treatment of sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, gastrointestinal bleeding, pressure ulcers, pneumonia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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  Medical Services of America

  Jul 2012 - Jan 2015

  Provided supervision and development for staff for both the Beaufort and Hilton Head office. Audited and assured compliance. Completed payroll and ensured proper staffing. Organized and executed meetings. Resolved conflict and managed staff. Assisted in developing and executing plans to increase productivity, patient satisfaction, and profitability. Managed and coordinated comfort care for terminally ill patients. Independently identified the needs of patients and their families. Provided education on end of life and grief support. Taught on disease process on illnesses including congestive heart failure, cancer, end stage renal disease, dementia, and liver disease.

  • Clinical Manager

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Registered Nurse

    Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
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  Passport Health

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2019

  Registered Nurse

  Used physician directed guidelines to identify international travelers needing routine or specialized immunizations and medications in preparation for travel. Provided comprehensive education based the patient’s travel itinerary, administering vaccinations, and calling in prescriptions per standing orders. Sole local employee for the clinic managing inventory, communicating needs, and submitting invoices. Remained updated on travel advisories from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. Show less

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  Healogics, LLC.

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2022

  Registered Nurse

  Providing physician with comprehensive wound assessments. Developing a patient care plan with physician to optimize healing. Communicating orders with home health agencies. Applying multi level compression wraps, wound VACs, and off loading dressings. Assisting the physician in bedside debridement procedures. Coordinating referrals for additional services. Teaching wound care to patient or caregivers. Educating patients on ways to promote wound healing.

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  Friends Of Caroline Hospice

  Jul 2022 - May 2023

  Registered Nurse

  Manage and coordinate comfort care for terminally ill patients maintaining dignity and quality. Teaching on disease process on illnesses including congestive heart failure, cancer, end stage renal disease, dementia, and liver disease. Providing education and support to patient and his/her family while actively dying. Meeting the needs of hospice patients in an inpatient setting.

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  Healogics, LLC.

  Mar 2023 - now

  • Clinical Nurse Manager

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Registered Nurse

    Mar 2023 - Jul 2024