Julia Petermann DNP, FNE, RN
Summary
Accomplished healthcare leader specializing in admissions for hospice care and emergency department management. Successfully improved patient transitions and care quality through strategic operational oversight and team collaboration. Passionate educator dedicated to advancing evidence-based nursing practices and mentoring future healthcare providers.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Admissions-Hospice Agency
Vitas Healthcare
11.2025 - Current
- The Director of Admissions for a hospice agency is responsible for overseeing the entire admissions process, ensuring that patients and families receive timely, compassionate, and efficient access to hospice care.
- This leadership role involves managing a team of active admissions nurses and program schedulers, coordinating a seamless transition into hospice, and delivering seamless service while maintaining high standards of care.
- The Director serves as a key liaison between referral sources, clinical teams, patients, and families, ensuring a seamless transition into hospice services and supporting informed decision-making.
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Camden County Prosecutors Office
01.2024 - Current
- The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) is a specially trained registered nurse responsible for providing comprehensive medical forensic care to patients who have experienced violence, trauma, or abuse.
- This role includes conducting forensic examinations, collecting and preserving evidence, providing expert testimony when required, and delivering compassionate, trauma-informed care.
- The FNE works closely with law enforcement and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure proper documentation, evidence integrity, and patient advocacy.
Educator
Rowan University
Burlington
05.2020 - 02.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and collaboration.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies using modern educational tools.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment to enhance student participation.
- Collaborated with faculty to design curriculum aligned with academic standards.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and feedback sessions.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Provided appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores.
- Integrated multi-media tools such as videos, slideshows, audio recordings into lessons when appropriate.
- Made special accommodations to integrate students with ADD, ADHD and other learning disabilities.
Emergency Department Manager
Jefferson Health Systems (formerly Kennedy Health Systems)
Stratford
02.2014 - 11.2025
- Currently manages a thirty-bed emergency department in a community hospital that is part of an eighteen-hospital facility that crosses over two states.
- Duties include but are not limited to: staffing, recruiting, team engagement, budgeting, audits, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research projects.
- Joint Commission and Department of Health Surveys.
Nursing Supervisor
Jefferson Health Systems (formerly Kennedy Health Systems)
Stratford
02.2014 - 11.2025
- Facilitated leadership qualities as a nursing supervisor of the hospital, including but not limited to: staffing, customer relations, and all emergent/non-emergent situations that arise throughout the working shift.
- Facilitated the first nursing nightshift council.
- Coordinated and facilitated a Unit Secretary Council.
- Assisted with Gift of Life and Mortality Forms to monitor and keep a continuous record.
- Facilitated the ongoing education and information to our supervisors.
- Strives to continuously improve workplace and personal diversity.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Rowan College South Jersey
Sewell
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Instructed nursing students in clinical settings using evidence-based practices.
- Developed course materials and assessments to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with faculty to align curriculum with industry standards and best practices.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to students during clinical rotations and simulations.
- Evaluated student performance through practical exams and written assignments.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage diverse learners effectively.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and accreditation requirements for nursing programs.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other pertinent information.
- Collaborated with faculty members on curriculum design and implementation.
- Counseled nursing students on academic issues such as course selection or career planning.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Camden County College
Beachwood
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Assisted nursing staff in monitoring patient vital signs and comfort levels.
- Provided support to patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Documented patient observations and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Educated patients on health practices and care procedures for better outcomes.
- Supported emotional well-being of patients through compassionate communication and presence.
- Operated medical equipment under supervision during patient assessments and treatments.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Team Manager
Vitas Innovative Hospice
12.2011 - 06.2015
- Functioned as the unit manager of an In-Patient Hospice Unit.
- Responsibilities included all aspects of running an in-patient hospice unit and helping with our home care hospice teams.
- Including, but not limited to public and employee relations, staffing, budgets, payroll, equipment, supply orders audits, education, manager/staff meetings, including attending our host hospital's meetings and abiding to their regulations in conjunction with the Vitas standards, policies, and Medicare regulations.
- While participating in a weekly Administrator On-Call rotation.
- Coordinated a routine physicians on-call rotation.
- Facilitated self-scheduling on an eight-week rotation.
- Coordinated regular supervised visits, which improved patient care and satisfaction while decreasing our company budget.
- Created a new administrator on-call procedure.
- Created and facilitated a monthly education program for our home health aides.
Staff Nurse
05.2002 - 01.2011
- Med/Surg
- Telemetry
- Emergency Room
Education
Doctorate of Nurse Practice - Leadership
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downer Grove, IL02-2021
Master’s degree - Executive Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Downer Grove, IL06-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL09-2009
Associate degree - AS of Nursing
Gloucester County College
Sewell, NJ05-1999
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Assessment strategies
- Team management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Evidence collection
- Patient assessment
- Public speaking
- Leadership development
- Empathy and patience
- Class instruction
- Group facilitation
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Program development
- Instructional planning
- Emotional intelligence
- Public health education
- Group and individual instruction
- Professional training
- Time management
- Online teaching
- Student engagement
- Team collaboration
- Remote learning
- Student assessment
Achievements And Accomplishments
- Assisted with initial Magnet certification and recertification through the ANCC.
- Diversity Award from Kennedy Health Systems
- Nursing Licenses
- BLS/ACLS Certified
- CITI Program
- Chemotherapy certification
- Servant Leadership
- The New Vision Service
- Street Savvy 101
- FEMA
- Gift of Life
- Council Facilitator: successfully initiated a night shift nursing council that is working towards positive problem resolutions in a hospital that has achieved Magnet Status.
- Initiated and the facilitator of a hospital unit secretary committee.
- Ethics Committee Member: A member of a hospital-based ethics committee for more than ten years.
- Suicide Prevention Committee
- Informatics Committee
- Unit Secretary Committee
- Veterans Committee
- Completed a teaching seminar for on-line teaching betterment.
- Assists with facility and community committees and groups.
References
Available Upon Request
Certification
- New Jersey, New Jersey Compact Nursing License
- New Jersey Forensic Nursing License
Timeline
Director of Admissions-Hospice Agency
Vitas Healthcare
11.2025 - Current
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Camden County Prosecutors Office
01.2024 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Rowan College South Jersey
05.2021 - 06.2024
Educator
Rowan University
05.2020 - 02.2026
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Camden County College
01.2017 - 01.2020
Emergency Department Manager
Jefferson Health Systems (formerly Kennedy Health Systems)
02.2014 - 11.2025
Nursing Supervisor
Jefferson Health Systems (formerly Kennedy Health Systems)
02.2014 - 11.2025
Team Manager
Vitas Innovative Hospice
12.2011 - 06.2015
Staff Nurse
05.2002 - 01.2011
Doctorate of Nurse Practice - Leadership
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Master’s degree - Executive Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate degree - AS of Nursing
Gloucester County College