Wendy Johnson
Gridley
Summary
Proficient registered nurse aiming to expand nursing capabilities and clinical insight while ensuring quality, compassionate care for every patient encountered.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dartmouth Hitchcock
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to facilitate timely interventions and enhance patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, improving understanding of conditions and treatment options.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in daily operations and improving overall patient satisfaction.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Warren G Murray Developmental Center
10.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Illinois School for the Blind
08.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Vitas
10.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Gateway Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
Choices Behavioral Health
03.2018 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Sunspire Health
09.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery
10.2015 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
Chestnut Health Systems
06.2015 - 10.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advocate Medical Group
06.2011 - 06.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
AMG Neurology
06.2011 - 06.2015
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL05.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Capitol Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, IL06.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Brandon High School
Brandon, FL05.1998
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Monitoring vital signs
- Strong clinical judgment
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Preventive health
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Dementia care
- Electronic health records
- Clinical documentation
- Pain management
- Safety protocols
- Delegation and motivation
- Task prioritization
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient condition monitoring
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse, State of Illinois ISSUED 2015-06
- Registered Professional Nurse, State of Hawaii ISSUED 2025-09
- Registered Professional Nurse, State of Illinois ISSUED 2025-07
- BLS EXP 2026-03
- CPI EXP 2027-04
Honors
•Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing
•Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
•Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society of Nursing •Dean’s List
•Governor Pat Quinn’s Outstanding Achievement of an individual
•Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dartmouth Hitchcock
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Warren G Murray Developmental Center
10.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Illinois School for the Blind
08.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Vitas
10.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Gateway Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
Choices Behavioral Health
03.2018 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Sunspire Health
09.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery
10.2015 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
Chestnut Health Systems
06.2015 - 10.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advocate Medical Group
06.2011 - 06.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
AMG Neurology
06.2011 - 06.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Capitol Area School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma - undefined
Brandon High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Heartland Community College