Julia Chaves
Allen,TX
Summary
A motivated Registered Nurse bringing clinical expertise, technical knowledge, and compassion for patients. Proficient in monitoring/administering medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal skills. Adaptive and a fast-paced learner. Loves working with others and is passionate about continuously learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Functional Medicine Registered Nurse
Fountain Life
The Colony, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Functional Medicine Nursing: Patient education on exercising, diet changes, supplements, lifestyle changes. Assisting Functional Medicine physicians with lab orders, referrals, prescriptions.
- Diagnostic Nursing: Performing diagnostic testing and educating clients about the different diagnostic testing offered by the company i.e Full-body MRI, CCTA, DEXA, blood work, and more.
- Concierge Medicine: Following-up with patients to identify their health goals, concerns, their response to supplements, coordinating their quarterly blood work, and more.
- Coordinates with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintain clinical compliance per Texas BON and Texas Medical Board Standards.
- Maintain clinical inventory.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Educates clients on additional available services to increase facility revenue and promote client loyalty.
- Triaging and assisting with H&Ps. Screened patients for common treatment contraindications, drug interactions, and overall medical history.
- IV infusion management and Venipuncture/Phlebotomy
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
Infusalounge
Allen, TX
02.2023 - Current
- PRN
- Administered treatments such as Neurotoxins and FIller by closely following facility standards and good clinical practices.
- Performed IV hydration therapy and monitored client for the duration of the treatment
- Kept treatment rooms client-ready by cleaning and restocking areas between appointments.
- Provided full-face consultations for clients and suggested different modalities in order for them to achieve their goals
- Educated clients on additional available services to increase facility revenue and promote client loyalty.
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
Ideal Image
Plano, TX
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Provides and monitors various aesthetic treatments to clients of all backgrounds. Injectables, Medical Facials, Body Sculpting.
- Provides consultations to help client reach Aesthetic goals.
- Client follow-ups to ensure client received quality care. Answers questions and concerns post-treatment.
- Assesses clients to determine eligibility for specific treatments.
- Educated clients on additional available services to increase facility revenue and promote client loyalty.
- Maintains treatment rooms client-ready by cleaning and restocking areas between appointments.
- Provides excellent customer service to each individual client.
- Documentation regarding treatments performed and client response to treatment
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
Dallas
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Unit: Neuro/Trauma ICU with Level 1 Trauma Designation
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Resources, Presbyterian Hospital of Plano
Plano
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Unit: Neuro/Spine Telemetry
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Helped patients' feel independent and dignified by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Completed frequent cleaning and sanitizing to maintain healthy environment for patients.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
CNA
The Legacy Senior Communities
Plano
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
CNA
Day Spring Senior Living
Plano, TX
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
Office Administrator
A-Friendly Home Health Care
Plano
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Communication with patients, nurses and doctors, coordinating home health visits.
- Interacted professionally with patients and inside personnel, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
- Maintained company accounting records by entering accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices and expense reimbursements.
- Replenished office supplies, placing new orders for restocking to maintain inventory.
- Handled requests-for-information and delegated tasks to appropriate employees.
- Directed patients/nurses/doctors to correct departments, rooms and staff members.
- Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Monitored office inventory to maintain supply levels.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas At Arlington
05.2021
H.S Diploma -
Plano Senior High School
Plano TX08.2017
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
West Coast Univeristy
Skills
- Patient Assessment and Evaluation
- Patient Monitoring
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Follow-Up Calls
- Entry level Case Management
- Entry level Healthcare Billing
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Medication and IV Administration
- Phlebotomy and IV care
- Critical Care/Inpatient Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Texas Laser Institute - Facial Fillers: Hyaluronic Acid Therapy for Deep Folds & Wrinkles.
- Texas Laser Institute - Botulinum: BOTOX , Xeomin and Dysport therapy for Wrinkles and Frown Lines
- NorthWest Phlebotomy School - IV Certified
Additional Information
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-chaves-200243232
Timeline
Functional Medicine Registered Nurse
Fountain Life
03.2023 - Current
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
Infusalounge
02.2023 - Current
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
Ideal Image
03.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
04.2021 - 05.2022
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Resources, Presbyterian Hospital of Plano
12.2019 - 07.2021
CNA
The Legacy Senior Communities
11.2018 - 08.2019
CNA
Day Spring Senior Living
05.2018 - 11.2018
Office Administrator
A-Friendly Home Health Care
05.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas At Arlington
H.S Diploma -
Plano Senior High School
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
West Coast Univeristy