Julia Dorsey
Lutz,Florida
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with hands-on experience providing compassionate, safe, and patient-centered care to individuals with complex medical needs. Skilled in tracheostomy care and suctioning, G-tube care and enteral feeding, medication administration, nebulizer treatments, vital signs monitoring, and respiratory care. Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) documentation and clinical charting using Epic, Cerner, and PointClickCare, with strong attention to accuracy and detail. Experienced in monitoring patient conditions, recognizing and reporting changes in health status, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote positive patient outcomes. Dedicated to providing high-quality care while maintaining patient safety, dignity, and comfort.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
Atlantic Care Services
Tampa, FL
04.2026 - Current
- Administered medications according to established schedules and physician instructions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Performed direct patient care such as bathing, dressing changes, catheterization management, tube feedings .
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
- Provided routine tracheostomy care, including cleaning and maintaining the tracheostomy site according to established protocols.
- Performed tracheostomy suctioning to maintain airway patency and support effective breathing.
- Monitored patients for signs of respiratory distress, infection, and changes in respiratory status.
- Assisted with tracheostomy equipment and maintained a clean, safe environment to reduce the risk of infection.
- Monitored and documented oxygen saturation, respiratory status, and patient response to care.
- Recognized and promptly reported changes in patients' respiratory condition to the appropriate healthcare professional.
LPN Field Nurse
Blue Heron
Wesley Chapel, Florida
04.2026 - Current
- Administered medications following physician orders and established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Delivered quality direct and indirect patient care to meet psychosocial, physical, and general care goals, assisting patients with activities of daily living and encouraging independence.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Provided G-tube (gastrostomy tube) care, including tube feeding, medication administration, and monitoring for complications.
- Administered medications safely and accurately according to prescribed orders and facility protocols.
- Performed nebulizer treatments and monitored patients for response to respiratory therapy.
- Monitored and documented patients' conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of medication administration, tube feedings, and respiratory treatments.
- Followed infection-control and safety procedures when providing direct patient care.
Nurse Technician
AdventHealth
Zephyrhills, Florida
10.2022 - 04.2026
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care activities and daily living tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Supported patients during rehabilitation exercises and mobility assistance.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their needs and concerns.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure safe patient care environment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations in accordance with established protocols.
- Educated patients on basic health practices and promoted wellness initiatives.
- Performed vital sign measurements including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure and respiration.
- Answered call lights promptly to respond to patient needs in a timely manner.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, visitors and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quest Nursing Education Center
Tampa, FL12-2025
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL08-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Dearborn, MISkills
- Electronic health records
- Infection control protocols
- Collaboration with healthcare team
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Emergency response
- CPR
- IV Certified
- Tracheostomy (Trach) Care & Suctioning
- G-Tube / Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Enteral Tube Feeding
- Medication Administration
- Nebulizer Treatments
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Oxygen Therapy & Respiratory Care
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Infection Control & Safety Procedures
- Patient Hygiene & Personal Care
- Documentation & Charting
- Recognizing and Reporting Changes in Patient Condition
- Direct Patient Care
- Communication & Team Collaboration
- Compassionate Patient Support
- Epic EHR & Clinical Documentation
- Cerner EHR & Clinical Documentation
- PointClickCare EHR & Clinical Documentation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
CPR/BLS
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
Atlantic Care Services
04.2026 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Blue Heron
04.2026 - Current
Nurse Technician
AdventHealth
10.2022 - 04.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quest Nursing Education Center
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University