Julia Leslie
Emmett,USA
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in patient care across diverse settings. Proficient in delivering comprehensive care and effectively delegating tasks based on patient needs and team capabilities. Committed to maintaining high standards of quality care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Home Care Coordinator/RN Case Manager
St Lukes Health System
Meridian, ID
07.2017 - Current
- Administered medications and provided direct nursing care, including wound care and IV therapy.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records for all patient interactions and treatments.
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices to ensure quality patient care.
- Carried out physician orders for tests and medication administration accurately and safely.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult decisions regarding patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall patient outcomes.
Regional Director of Operations
LHC Group
Lafayette, Louisiana
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed budgetary and administrative operations for 12 locations across three states.
- Elevated quality scores from three stars to an average of 4.5 stars in two years.
- Oversaw implementation and maintenance of administrative practices, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Regional Clinical Director
Skilled Healthcare- Home Health
01.2012 - 04.2015
- Work with the President and Regional Directors of Operations to provide an ongoing, comprehensive assessment of the quality of care and services provided by the home health agencies in the company.
- Responsible for six agencies in five states.
- Create and implement programs and processes as regulatory changes occur.
- Provide direction, support, education, and guidance to administrators, nursing directors, and associated staff as needed.
- Work with Home Health billers and AR managers in the prevention of process bottlenecks, to promote timely billing, and appropriate collections.
- Utilize problem-solving techniques to address areas of noncompliance through the development of action plans.
- Develop and participate in compliance audits in each agency, as deemed appropriate.
- Lead the development of home health policies and procedures that uphold laws, regulations, and standards of practice.
- Recommend company-wide improvements when a response to new requirements is needed, or other needs for improvement are identified.
Director of Clinical Services
Legacy Home Healthcare
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Directed all nursing services (administratively and clinically).
- Organize, plan and direct nursing service department functions and activities.
- Develop objectives, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures of nursing care and medical ancillary services; establish, implement, monitor, evaluate and revise the quality program.
- Ensure compliance with nursing care standards established by commissions, federal, state and local regulatory agencies and adherence to institutional objectives and policies pertaining to nursing administration.
MDS Coordinator
Life Care Center of Treasure Valley
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Assured the timely completion of accurate assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that meet Federal and State guidelines.
- Included is identifying resident acuity and needs, helping to determine specific care needs and communicating needs / expectations to families and responsible parties.
Education
B.S.N. -
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho05.2015
A.S.N -
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho05.2004
L.P.N. -
Larry Seland Technical College
Boise, Idaho01.1997
Skills
- Leadership and teamwork
- Patient care management
- Wound care expertise
- Healthcare compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Strategic planning and discharge coordination
- Relationship development
References
Available upon request
Timeline
RN Home Care Coordinator/RN Case Manager
St Lukes Health System
07.2017 - Current
Regional Director of Operations
LHC Group
05.2015 - 07.2017
Regional Clinical Director
Skilled Healthcare- Home Health
01.2012 - 04.2015
Director of Clinical Services
Legacy Home Healthcare
01.2004 - 01.2012
MDS Coordinator
Life Care Center of Treasure Valley
01.2002 - 01.2004
B.S.N. -
Boise State University
A.S.N -
Boise State University
L.P.N. -
Larry Seland Technical College