Julia Bussard
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Cincinnati Children's Hospital And Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
LPN
Batavia Nursing Care Center
Amelia, OH
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
LPN
Mason City Area Nursing Home
Mason, OH
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Nurses Aide
Brookwood Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scarlet Oaks Career Development
Cincinnati, OH05.2021
Skills
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Administering Medications
- Wound Dressing
- Recording Vital Signs
- IV Insertion
- Injections
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Experienced with children and elderly patients
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- CPR
- IV certified
Timeline
LPN
Cincinnati Children's Hospital And Medical Center
07.2022 - 08.2022
LPN
Batavia Nursing Care Center
03.2021 - 05.2021
LPN
Mason City Area Nursing Home
08.2020 - 01.2021
Nurses Aide
Brookwood Medical Center
08.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Scarlet Oaks Career Development