Julie Abernathy
Prospect
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven leader with a proven track record in organizational problem-solving, advanced supervisory skills, and exceptional customer service. Demonstrated ability to implement positive changes that enhance operational efficiency and drive company success. Committed to leveraging training, monitoring, and morale-boosting strategies to elevate employee engagement and performance in the pursuit of excellence as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Passionate about fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient care and team cohesion.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Bellgrade Estates Sinceri
10.2025 - Current
- Supervises nursing staff, coordinates patient care plans, oversees medication administration, manages shift operations, and ensures quality care, safety, and compliance with policies.
- As a leader, educator and resource for junior staff and communicating with doctors and families.
LPN
ShiftKey
03.2020 - Current
- Provide support to patient health outcomes by providing direct care to patients as well as administering medication or treatments.
- Collaborate with other care providers and nursing staff to treat patients while floating between 10 local facilities.
- Administer prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
- Provided basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, or performing catheterizations.
- Answered patients' calls and determined how to assist them.
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
- Collected samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and performed routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explained procedures.
Business Owner/ Manager
AberRock Landscaping and Consulting
01.2016 - Current
- Oversee all business day-to-day operational functions, including finances and invoices, customer accounts, personnel management, client acquisition, and client relations management.
- Manage business accountancy and ensure business operations follow laws and regulations.
- Provide consulting and landscape designing and maintenance services.
- Effectively market company services and built solid base of over 100 clients, which now generates repeat business.
- Analyze KPI's and customer statements to reduce costs and drive revenue growth through value-added services.
- Reduced costs by 25% after providing staff training to prevent service recalls.
LPN
Healthforce Staffing of Virginia
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Duties included properly monitoring medical supplies, like needles and medication.
- In order to maximize overall safety, limited the use of potentially dangerous materials, like scalpels, scissors, nail clippers, etc.
- Monitored patients' progress and responses to medical treatments, as well as administer medication and maintain disease clinics.
- Documented patient medical histories.
LPN
SnapNurse
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Administered intramuscular Covid-19 vaccines.
- Reviewed patients’ files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization status.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and any complaints.
- Supervised support staff to ensure patients health and quality care were met.
LPN
The Execu-Search Group
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed clinical nursing and support duties at COVID-19 immunization at VSU site.
- Followed all CDC guidelines surrounding immunization administration in both clinical settings and outdoor drive-through settings.
- Provided immunization services for adults and adolescents, which includes administering vaccines and client education related to immunization.
- Ensured the provision of care according to program policies and standing orders, and local, state, and federal regulations.
- Documented and maintains individual electronic client records.
- Educated and counseled clients, families and the community in health promotion and disease prevention.
LPN
Wayland Nursing and Rehab
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Performed basic patient care including taking temperatures, pressure, and catheterization.
- Provided strategic leadership for resident care in facility by managing, directing, and monitoring the staff as applicable by state/province law, to promote the health and wellbeing of the resident population.
- Completed and documented resident assessments, complete individualized service plans, clinical care as needed by the plan of care and evaluated resident outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and other clinical providers to coordinate care and services for residents.
LPN
AtWork Personnel
02.2012 - 07.2019
- Provided clinical support for offices, correctional, long-term, and rehabilitation facilities.
- Integrated advanced knowledge and experience in delivering safe, effective, and quality care to patients.
- Consulted and coordinated with physician and health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed patients, administering medication, and treatments by the policy and regulations.
- Kept patient medical records and financial information up to date by accurately recording and updating data.
- Ensured absolute confidentiality of personal and financial information.
Purchasing Coordinator/Senior Analyst
James River Home Health and Hospice
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Coordinating and managing all activities during the purchasing process, such as creating purchase orders, monitoring transportation and invoice creation and follow-through.
- Analyze and monitor internal, economic, and consumer trends to forecast sales and inventory.
- Organize and locate inventory in databases and online systems.
- Provide strategic thought leadership and analysis that identify significant trends and opportunities across the business.
- Developed and utilized effective performance metrics to identify inefficiencies and improve strategic decision making.
- Implemented policies to reduce costs and eliminate waste.
- Monitored all purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with vendors.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Wound care and helped other nurses to choose wound care supplies for their patients.
LPN
Human Resources, Inc./Willow Oaks Treatment Center
02.2014 - 03.2015
- Provided quality nursing care per resident care policies and procedures.
- Performed functional assessments and physical examinations on patients under strict time constraints.
- Determined if patient qualified for residential treatment or detoxification in twenty-four-bed detoxification medical corridor upon admissions.
- Systematically assessed, reported, and recorded patients' vital signs and measurements.
- Analyzed data and identified patients' nursing needs and developed care plans for patients.
- Provided reasonable control of active withdrawal symptoms in patients, monitoring physical and psychological changes to ensure appropriate and timely interventions.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, therapy and medications, addiction, drug abuse, and overdose risks.
- Facilitated patient recovery by developing coping skills and linking patients to community resources.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN
Pruitthealth
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Delivered direct resident care by nursing standards of care and HIPAA regulations.
- Developed, documented, and implemented individualized, interdisciplinary care plans.
- Completed nursing rounds, executed medical procedures/ treatments, and provided follow-up supervision.
- Monitored residents' physical and mental status and initiated corrective action whenever patient displayed adverse symptomatology.
- Cooperated with HC team members, residents, families, and volunteers to ensure the needs of residents are met.
- Fostered positive work environment and assisted in resolving disputes and conflicts.
- Efficiently handled medical documents, including physician orders transcription and charting of patient progress notes, and prepared situational and periodic reports.
- Assisted in admission, transfer, and dismissal of residents as well as completed all related documentation.
- Promoted and maintained clean and safe work environment for all staff, residents, and guests.
- Responded to and assisted with medical and psychiatric emergencies and codes at a level of competence.
Supervisor
Abernathy Landscaping
03.2007 - 01.2010
- Represented company and efficiently managed all internal and external relations and communications.
- Managed and coordinated three crews by delegating tasks, scheduling activities, and monitoring performance.
- Provided clerical support for the office by covering correspondence, data entry, and report preparation.
- Managed all aspects of finance and accounting, including month-end close and year-end close.
- Prepared accurate and timely financial statements to support strategic decision-making.
- Handled all accounting procedures: accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and taxes.
- Organized and prepared billing documents and made routine collection calls.
- Introduced new accounting procedures that eventually streamlined accounting processes.
- Developed and maintained new contracts, marketing strategies, and employee initiatives.
- Managed payroll, transactions, invoicing, and budgeting to decrease financial inconsistencies.
- Assisted executive leaders in decision-making procedures by creating daily reports to advise leaders on corrective actions and process improvements.
Purchasing and A/P Manager
Virginia Urology
05.2003 - 05.2007
- Assessed financial needs and manage all purchasing and inventory fulfillment functions for 17 clinical offices and two surgery centers.
- Ensured cost-effective purchases, control of buying levels, product quality, and smooth material flows.
- Monitored all inventories to maintain overall cost-effective operation.
- Developed sourcing strategies as well as identified and considered purchasing alternatives.
- Worked closely with physicians and employees to select suppliers, negotiate prices, and contract terms.
- Designed spreadsheets to determine and analyze costs and evaluate supplier performance.
- Saved over $45 million in the first year and over half a billion second year due to effective cost reduction strategy and contract management.
AP Manager/ Adv. Rebate Coordinator
McKesson
02.1995 - 05.2003
- Oversaw operations of accounts payable department with over 80 employees.
- Reviewed and processed invoices in compliance with company policies to ensure timely and accurate recording.
- Led top 30 manufacturers of accounts payable and general ledger.
- Supervised process of accounts payable checks for mailing and distribution.
- Investigated and resolved inquiries from vendors regarding invoices, returns, debits, and payments.
- Reviewed vendor statements for accuracy and reconciled any discrepancies.
- Facilitated development and implementation of new computer system for all departments, including two corporate headquarters and 73 distribution centers.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral network to promote business development.
- Oversaw personnel recruitment, performance, and scheduling.
Education
Masters - Healthcare Management
Strayer University
Midlothian, VA01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business
Everest University
Orlando, FL01.2017
Associate of Science - Applied Business Management
Everest University
Orlando, FL01.2014
Nursing Degree -
ECPI University
Midlothian, VA01.2010
Skills
- Contract development and management
- Capital improvement planning
- Issue and conflict resolution
- MS Office
- Teamwork / Collaboration
- UAI
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Customer Service
- Supervising
- Nursing
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Electronic Medical Records – PCC, Matrix, POC
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- Quality improvement
- Mental health care
- Clinical judgment
- Disease prevention
- Ethical practice
- Health promotion
- End-of-life care
- Policy compliance
- Emergency care
- Care plan development
- Patient charting
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Intravenous medications
- Dementia knowledge and care
- CPR/AED
- Specimen collection
- Responsible and dependable
- Infection control
- Physical assessments
- Nursing staff supervision
- Activities of daily living adls
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Bellgrade Estates Sinceri
10.2025 - Current
LPN
Healthforce Staffing of Virginia
07.2022 - 10.2022
LPN
SnapNurse
01.2022 - 03.2022
LPN
The Execu-Search Group
03.2021 - 01.2022
LPN
ShiftKey
03.2020 - Current
LPN
Wayland Nursing and Rehab
07.2019 - 02.2020
Purchasing Coordinator/Senior Analyst
James River Home Health and Hospice
04.2018 - 06.2019
Business Owner/ Manager
AberRock Landscaping and Consulting
01.2016 - Current
LPN
Human Resources, Inc./Willow Oaks Treatment Center
02.2014 - 03.2015
LPN
AtWork Personnel
02.2012 - 07.2019
LPN
Pruitthealth
03.2010 - 01.2012
Supervisor
Abernathy Landscaping
03.2007 - 01.2010
Purchasing and A/P Manager
Virginia Urology
05.2003 - 05.2007
AP Manager/ Adv. Rebate Coordinator
McKesson
02.1995 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Business
Everest University
Associate of Science - Applied Business Management
Everest University
Nursing Degree -
ECPI University
Masters - Healthcare Management
Strayer University