Julia Balasundaram
Bowie,MD
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with expertise in patient assessment, critical thinking, and emergency care. Demonstrated success in providing customized rehabilitation care and educating families to enhance recovery outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Children's National Rehabilitation Specialized Car
Washington, DC
04.1997 - Current
- Administered medications while monitoring vital signs to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans, improving care outcomes for each child.
- Provided direct rehabilitation care for children with diverse needs, enhancing their recovery journey.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design tailored care plans.
- Guided families on care procedures and rehabilitation strategies, empowering them to support optimal recovery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills for swift, accurate assessment of clinical situations.
Registered Nurse
Children's National Hospital
Washington, DC
09.2008 - 09.2021
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety.
- Delivered direct patient care in rehabilitation settings for children with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement tailored care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Documented patient progress and communicated essential updates to healthcare team members, ensuring continuity of care.
- Utilized critical thinking for quick and accurate clinical assessments.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses, therapists, and social workers to design individualized treatment plans that addressed unique patient needs.
- Participated in training sessions to improve pediatric nursing skills. to enhance pediatric nursing skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Howard University
Washington, DC08-1995
Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Chemistry, Botany, English And French
PSGR Krishnammal College
Coimbatore, India05-1986
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care and management
- G-tube management
- Patient education and support
- Patient satisfaction strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Critical thinking
- SBAR communication
Accomplishments
- Daisy Nomination x 4
- Safety Recognition
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Children's National Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Children's National Rehabilitation Specialized Car
04.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Howard University
Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Chemistry, Botany, English And French
PSGR Krishnammal College