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Julia Koons

CENTERVILLE,IN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Clinical Research Lead

Medical Research Network
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide clinical knowledge and expertise required to enable deliver services to clinical trial participants safely, effectively and consistently.
  • Support for Health Care Professionals (HCP)
  • Onboarding, training for Home Trial Support (HTS) visits
  • Overseen Clinical Leads in US and other countries such as Spain, France, Italy, Argentina, Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, UK, Italy, German and Japan.
  • Clinical support for HCP pre, during and post visits if needed
  • Managing visits, issues that may arise.
  • Setting up and training biomarker nurses
  • Scheduling biomarker and rater visits
  • QC post visit source documentation
  • Working with many different vendors
  • Corresponding with site coordinators
  • Attending Teams meetings with site, Sponsors and vendors when needed
  • Documentation of issues into Sales Force
  • Start up and close outs of studies/trails.

Health Trial Support RN

Medical Research Network
10.2021 - 06.2023
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

RN Staff Nurse

Reid Health
04.2006 - 10.2022
  • Worked on Telemetry unit for 3 years, was Charge nurse for 1.5 years
  • Worked in Cardiac Cath Lab for 4.5 years along with call
  • Worked in Infectious Disease for 2 years
  • Worked ER for 2 years
  • Worked Interventional Radiology for 5.5 years

RN, Medical-Surgical

Fayette Memorial Hospital
05.2005 - 03.2006
  • Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.

LPN Office Nurse

Wayne Family Health Care
08.1997 - 08.2001
  • Fully Family practice. Took care of pediatrics, OB, processed labs, took ECGs, did minor surgeries and procedures.
  • Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
  • Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
  • Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.

LPN Office Nurse

Clarkson and Clarkson
07.1994 - 10.1996
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
  • Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
  • Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
  • Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
  • Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
  • Implemented infection control measures throughout the office environment to maintain a safe atmosphere for both staff members and patients alike.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

IVY TECH State College
Richmond, IN
07.2005

LPN - Nursing

IVY TECH State College
Richmond, IN
07.1994

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Emergency Care
  • Administering immunizations
  • Emergency Response
  • Foley insertion and care
  • Circulator for Interventional Radiology procedures, inpatient and outpatient procedures
  • Circulator for Cardiac Cath procedure, pre and post care, Pacemaker implants, TEE's and cardioversion
  • Scrub for Cardiac Cath procedures, also took call 3-4 times weekly
  • Circulator for vascular surgeries
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Performing EKGs
  • Managing deadlines
  • Patient Discharge
  • IV setup
  • Family advocacy
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Collecting vitals
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Medication Distribution
  • Data Collection
  • Research utilization
  • Geriatric Care
  • Community health, Gave COVID injections with Reid Health
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Team Coordination
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medication Administration
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Precepting
  • Physical assessments
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Licensed RN
  • HIPAA Education
  • Cardiac Care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Vaccine administration
  • Taking vitals
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Discharge Planning
  • phlebotomy, lab draws, use of centrifuge

Timeline

RN Clinical Research Lead

Medical Research Network
06.2023 - Current

Health Trial Support RN

Medical Research Network
10.2021 - 06.2023

RN Staff Nurse

Reid Health
04.2006 - 10.2022

RN, Medical-Surgical

Fayette Memorial Hospital
05.2005 - 03.2006

LPN Office Nurse

Wayne Family Health Care
08.1997 - 08.2001

LPN Office Nurse

Clarkson and Clarkson
07.1994 - 10.1996

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

IVY TECH State College

LPN - Nursing

IVY TECH State College

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