Julia Gervasio
Jackson,GA
Summary
Devoted Nurse with 21 years of experience in ER,& ICU. Manages triage and patient intake, preliminary interviewing and diagnosis and administration of tests and treatments. Compassionate health care professional calmly resolving urgent situations under pressure.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, ER
Piedmont Walton Hospital
Monroe , GA
11.2023 - Current
- Provided emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and procedures.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs and blood draws.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to patient care.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding patient conditions and treatments.
- Coordinated transfer of critically ill or injured patients between departments.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care to ER patients.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Nursing House Supervisor/ICU Float RN
Southern Regional Medical Center
Riverdale, GA
11.2017 - 01.2024
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient's condition in the ICU.
- Provided direct care to critically ill patients including administering medications, performing treatments and providing emotional support.
- Ensured nursing team is compliant with all regulatory requirements including HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
- Created reports summarizing departmental activity for review by senior management.
- Managed medication administration process including ordering supplies, verifying accuracy of orders.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors; recognized arrhythmias and initiated corrective measures when necessary.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a timely manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
RN, Emergency Department
Piedmont Henry Hospital
Stockbridge, GA
10.2009 - 11.2017
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, evaluated and monitored patient's conditions and progress to determine necessary interventions.
- Performed assessments of patient's needs and developed individualized plans of care accordingly.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Case Manager/ICU Staff Nurse
Spalding Regional Hospital
Griffin, GA
05.2006 - 06.2009
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient's condition in the ICU.
- Provided direct care to critically ill patients including administering medications, performing treatments and providing emotional support.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
ER Registered Nurse
Henry Medical Center
Stockbridge, GA
01.2004 - 07.2006
- Assessed and monitored patients' physical and emotional health conditions.
- Performed diagnostic tests, administered medications, and provided treatments according to physicians' orders.
- Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop patient treatment plans.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, chest tube placement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services in the electronic medical records system.
- Managed a high volume of patients while prioritizing emergent cases for timely interventions.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations by providing advanced cardiac life support measures when needed.
- Conducted daily rounds to check on patients' status and administer medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature and blood pressure levels at regular intervals throughout shift hours.
- Provided emotional support to family members during traumatic events in the ER setting.
Registered Nurse
Southern Regional Medical Center
Riverdale, GA
10.2000 - 08.2003
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Education
Nursing
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA05.2002
Skills
- NIH Stroke Certification
- Certified ER Nurse
- ACLS
- Trauma Recovery
- BLS
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Ventilator Care
Timeline
RN, ER
Piedmont Walton Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Nursing House Supervisor/ICU Float RN
Southern Regional Medical Center
11.2017 - 01.2024
RN, Emergency Department
Piedmont Henry Hospital
10.2009 - 11.2017
Case Manager/ICU Staff Nurse
Spalding Regional Hospital
05.2006 - 06.2009
ER Registered Nurse
Henry Medical Center
01.2004 - 07.2006
Registered Nurse
Southern Regional Medical Center
10.2000 - 08.2003
Nursing
Gordon State College