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Debra Julius

lpn
Rehoboth,MA

Summary

Dedicated LPN Charge Nurse with proven expertise, excelling in critical thinking and patient care management. Adept at optimizing staff productivity and ensuring patient safety through effective delegation and communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring IV/PICC line care, wound care, computer skills etc, committed to delivering high-quality adult, geriatric and end-of-life care.

Experienced in patient care management and team leadership in nursing home/Rehab care setting. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
30
30

IV/PICC/Mid line certified

40
40

CPR/AED certified

35
35

Dementia /Alzheimers Training

25
25

Wound care/Care of Wound Vac Training

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Wedgemere Healthcare
05.2023 - 04.2025
  • Optimized staff productivity by delegating tasks to maintain an organized nursing unit
  • Applied critical thinking skills to make clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient safety.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients recently discharged after surgery/hospitalizations & develop POC
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.

Records patients' temps,blood pressures, pulse, resp rate, pain scale in electronic medical record

  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
  • Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.

LPN Charge Nurse

Garden Place Health Care
07.2018 - 05.2023
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee coverage and flow of unit.

LPN/Nursing Unit Manager

Charlwell House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2012 - 07.2018
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.

Insertion & care of IVs/PICC/Mid lines, including medication administration

  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied, update care plans, complete necessary assessments/evaluations
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.

Education

Diploma - LPN

Diman School of Practical Nursing
Fall River
03-1984

High School Diploma -

Bishop Gierrard High School
Fall River, Ma
05-1980

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Wound dressing and suturing
  • Conditions reporting
  • Mental health care
  • Care plan development
  • Analytical thinking
  • Medication administration
  • Critical thinking
  • Wound care
  • Intravenous medications
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Patient education
  • Dementia knowledge and care
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Infection control
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

Certified and proficient in intravenous insertion, PICC line/Mid line med administration and management.

AED certified, Extensive Wound Care Training, Alzheimers/Dementia Training, Certified Handle w/ care, Deescalation techniques. CPI Training/Crisis Prevention

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Wedgemere Healthcare
05.2023 - 04.2025

LPN Charge Nurse

Garden Place Health Care
07.2018 - 05.2023

LPN/Nursing Unit Manager

Charlwell House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2012 - 07.2018

Diploma - LPN

Diman School of Practical Nursing

High School Diploma -

Bishop Gierrard High School
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