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marcella Johnson

@marcellajohnson

Pediatric child protection APRN and nurse practitioner focused on abuse assessment, forensic exams, and expert testimony.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to continue advancing pediatric child protection and forensic nursing work—combining high-acuity clinical care, abuse/neglect assessments, forensic evidence collection, and clear expert testimony—while contributing to education and training for future clinicians.

I’m an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse serving on a Child Protection Team, assessing and treating child abuse and neglect while performing sexual abuse exams that include forensic evidence collection. I bring courtroom-ready clarity through court testimony as both a fact and expert witness.

I also teach as an Adjunct Nursing Professor, supporting an FNP program by teaching advanced child and family nursing courses and delivering online instruction through Canvas. I’m dedicated to translating clinical expertise into practical, learner-focused guidance.

My clinical background spans high-acuity pediatric and adult settings, including relief charge/staff nursing in pediatric ICU and adult ICU care with transfer support. I’ve also provided school health services, primary care nursing, and responded as a rescue/code blue/stroke nurse—so I’m comfortable bridging prevention, direct patient care, and specialized advocacy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Adjunct Nursing Professor

Current

St. Thomas University

Jan 2026 - Present (3 months)

Taught advanced child and family nursing coursework for the FNP program, delivering online instruction through Canvas.

Online Teaching Child And Family Nursing

Current

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Current

Children's Home Society Child Advocacy Center

Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 10 months)

Assessed and treated child abuse and neglect cases, including conducting sexual abuse exams with forensic evidence collection. Provided court testimony as a fact and expert witness.

Child Abuse Assessment Sexual Abuse Forensic Exams Trauma Informed Care

Registered Nurse - School Health

Health Care District of Palm Beach County

Aug 2016 - Jun 2019 (2 years 10 months)

Provided first aid and health prevention education for Pre-K through 8th grade students. Managed student chronic health conditions and administered medications and routine health procedures.

Health Education Chronic Condition Management Preventive Health

Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU

Coral Springs Medical Center and Bethesda

Apr 2014 - Nov 2017 (3 years 7 months)

Served as relief charge nurse and staff nurse providing inpatient care for critically ill pediatric patients. Rotated in high-acuity response support roles to assist with urgent care needs.

Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Charge Nurse Support

Registered Nurse - Adult ICU

Memorial Hospital

Oct 2012 - Oct 2014 (2 years)

Provided inpatient care for critically ill adult patients in an ICU/CCU setting. Assisted with transfers to other facilities and rotated as the rescue/code blue/stroke responding nurse.

Patient Transfers Code Blue Response Stroke Response

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Primary Care

Pediatric Partners

Apr 2013 - Jan 2014 (9 months)

Provided nursing care for pediatric patients in a primary care office. Administered vaccines, respiratory treatments, and antibiotics, and completed school registration and sports forms.

Primary Care Vaccine Administration Respiratory Clinic Nursing School Health Forms