Julia Murray
Plains Regional Medical Center
Clovis
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Knowledgeable registered nurse with diverse background in various departments, ensuring seamless patient care transitions. Demonstrated proficiency in acute care and critical thinking, ensuring high standards in patient safety, team collaboration, and compassionate care. Demonstrated expertise in adaptability and effective communication in dynamic healthcare environments.
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Educated families on cardiac conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care protocols.
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Participated in code blue situations as an integral member of the resuscitation team, applying advanced life-saving techniques under high-stress scenarios.
- Administered blood products according to established protocols, closely monitoring patients for transfusion reactions or complications.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or arterial line insertions while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Recover patients post-heart catheterization, monitoring for bleeding and arrhythmias.
- Monitored patient recovery progress post-anesthesia, ensuring vital signs remained stable and within normal ranges.
- Provided emotional support to families of critically ill patients throughout the treatment process.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the unit by fostering open communication among staff members.
- Served as an advocate for patients' needs and preferences while working collaboratively with healthcare providers to deliver holistic care.
- Provided comprehensive patient education on post-surgical care, wound management, and medication administration to facilitate optimal recovery.
- Float to other units such as Medical-Surgical and Women's Unit to take patients in times of need.
OBGYN/Pediatric Registered Nurse
1 Year 10 Months- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized birth plans.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing pregnancy loss or other challenging situations.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities focusing on topics such as fetal monitoring interpretation, neonatal resuscitation, and emergency obstetric situations.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
RN/LPN (OB, PP, Nursery, Medsurg)
2 Years 8 Months- Administer newborn oxygen, IV antibiotics, phototherapy per orders
- Perform 24 hour screenings (HS, CHD, PKU, etc.).
- Monitor for postpartum/newborn complications, communicate with medical team
- Monitor postpartum, education in breastfeeding and PP care
- Provide support to mother and family to aid in transition
- Recover mother's post-op, administer medication
- Perform 24 hour screenings (HS, CHD, PKU, etc.)
- Administered patient care, ensuring comfort and adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided comprehensive postpartum education to new mothers on infant care and self-care practices.
- Monitored maternal and infant health, ensuring timely interventions for complications.
- Monitored both mother and baby’s vital signs, ensuring timely identification of potential complications.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate and attentive postpartum care to new mothers.
- Educated patients on newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum self-care practices.
- Provided emotional support to new parents experiencing stress or difficulties adapting to parenthood.
- Facilitated successful breastfeeding experiences by providing guidance, support, and education to new mothers struggling with latching or milk supply issues.
Laboratory Assistant
1 Year 4 Months- Collected specimens (blood, urine, nasopharynx) to ensure accurate diagnostic results
- Utilized Epic, Meditech, and Allscripts software for effective patient management and record-keeping.
- Responded to traumas and codes, providing critical support during emergencies
- Client billing, flexibility, detail oriented
- Rotations to other facilities with St. Joseph’s Health
- Assisted in specimen collection and processing for laboratory analysis.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary blood collection with precision and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize blood draw processes and improve patient experiences.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
Practical Nurse School Rotations (Student)
10 Months- Patient teaching/interventions within the critical care setting
- Participated in clinical rotations to gain hands-on experience across diverse medical settings.
- Pre/Post-op care and assessment
- Educated patients on health management and advocated for their needs
- Developed critical skills through collaboration with healthcare teams
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Established strong rapport with patients while maintaining professional boundaries as a trusted healthcare provider.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Swim Instructor (Work)
2 Months- Delivered swim safety instruction and drowning prevention education to promote water safety awareness
- Swim safety instruction, drowning prevention education
- Provided advanced swim instruction while maintaining BLS certification to ensure participant safety
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during all swim sessions, promoting a secure environment for participants.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to encourage improvement and motivation.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- 3.9 GPA
- Dean's List Spring and Fall of 2025
Associates of Nursing Degree - ADN
Licensed Vocational Nursing Certificate - Nursing
- 3.6 GPA
- Awarded Highest Academic Achievement Award
- Dean's List Spring 2022
Chemistry, Honors
- 3.7 GPA
- Academic year 2020-2021
- Academic Excellence Scholarship Recipient
- Diamond Family Scholarship Recipient
- Dean's List Spring 2021
High School Diploma
- 3.98 GPA
- Ranked in Top 10% of class
- National Honor's Society Member
- 30+ credits at Temple College through dual-credit
Skills
Critical care nursing
Ventilator management
Hemodynamic monitoring
Central line management
Blood transfusion administration
Endotracheal intubations
Enteral feeding
Wound care
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
EKG interpretation
Maternal-newborn care
Family advocacy
Health promotion
Meditech
Cerner
Epic
Allscripts
Proficient in Microsoft Software
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support Certification (ALS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Plains Regional Medical Center
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
OBGYN/Pediatric Registered Nurse
Plains Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - 11.2025Read More
RN/LPN (OB, PP, Nursery, Medsurg)
Covenant Health Plainview
01.2023 - 09.2025Read More
Practical Nurse School Rotations (Student)
Universal Medical Center
02.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Laboratory Assistant
Covenant Medical Center/Covenant Children’s Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Swim Instructor (Work)
Neighborhood Swim
06.2021 - 08.2021Read More
Clovis Community College
Associates of Nursing Degree from ADN
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The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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South Plains College
Licensed Vocational Nursing Certificate from Nursing
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University of Houston
Chemistry, Honors
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Rosebud-Lott High School
High School Diploma
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