Jaileigh Johnson

Award-winning Registered Nurse with progressive leadership experience across critical care and long-term care operations. Recognized for clinical excellence, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice. My experience as both an Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing has provided a strong foundation in clinical decision-making, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and healthcare operations.

I value accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning, and I strive to create environments where patients receive safe, high-quality care while staff feel supported and empowered to grow. Currently pursuing a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) degree at Walden University to expand my clinical knowledge and continue serving patients across the continuum of care. Seeking a remote Utilization Management, Clinical Review, Case Management, Care Coordination, or Clinical Operations position where strong clinical judgment, thoughtful leadership, and a patient-centered approach can contribute to meaningful healthcare outcomes.

Director of Nursing at Oregon Care Center (2025-07 – Present)

Lead daily nursing operations for a skilled nursing facility, supporting clinical decision-making, regulatory compliance, staff development, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Partner with physicians, therapy, pharmacy, social services, and interdisciplinary team members to promote coordinated, evidence-based care.
• Review complex clinical documentation to support regulatory standards, reimbursement, quality measures, and continuity of care.
• Mentor, coach, and support nursing staff while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Develop and implement policies, corrective action plans, and process improvements to enhance resident safety and operational efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analyses and participate in performance improvement initiatives designed to strengthen clinical outcomes.
• Maintain continuous survey readiness while balancing operational priorities with patient-centered care.

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit at Mosaic Life Care (2020-12 – 2025-07)

Provided comprehensive care to critically ill medical, surgical, cardiovascular, and neurologic patients using current evidence-based practices.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for high-acuity patients.
• Served as Charge Nurse, Preceptor, Qualified Evaluator, Clinical Mentor, and member of ICU Quality & Safety initiatives.
• Recognized as the 2022 Rising Star of the Year for dedication to patient care, leadership potential, and professional excellence.

Clinical Instructor at Missouri Western State University

Simulation Instructor at Missouri Western State University

Nursing Skills Lab Teaching Assistant at Missouri Western State University

Home Health Registered Nurse at Maxim Healthcare Services

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in PMHNP – Walden University

Master of Science in Nursing & Master of Business Administration in Leadership – Missouri Western State University (2025)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Missouri Western State University (2020)