Julianna Whitehead MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Hudson,FL
Summary
Hardworking, accomplished and passionate Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level APRN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals and provide quality patient care to a diverse population. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency along with other patient care fields across the lifespan. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. Passionate, engaged healthcare provider with strengths in fostering a rapport with patients, families, colleagues, and staff while providing diagnosis, assessments, education, evaluations, and treatment plans.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse
Bravera Health
10.2022 - Current
- Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and managing high stress situations.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently triaging and prioritizing emergency cases.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients in the emergency room.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills in rapidly changing situations, making quick decisions that positively impacted patient outcomes.
- Reduced wait times for patients with effective communication between staff members and efficient patient assessments.
- Cared for as many as 15-20 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
Revenue Integrity O.R. Nurse Auditor
Advent Health Tampa
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Performing inpatient and outpatient audits related to patient billing for the Operating Room
- Examine and determine detailed billing edits that necessitate an RNs clinical expertise, such as the authentication (and/or correction) of billing data for accuracy by following governing requirements, evaluating medical records, and following facility protocol
- Improved billing accuracy by conducting thorough medical record audits and identifying discrepancies in documentation.
- Enhanced compliance with healthcare regulations by diligently reviewing clinical records and ensuring adherence to guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address issues discovered during audits, contributing to improved patient care outcomes.
- Implemented corrective action plans following audit findings, leading to reduced error rates and enhanced revenue recovery.
Peri-Operative Registered Nurse
Advent Health Tampa
01.2015 - 10.2021
- Supervised nursing care and ensuring that the surgical rooms are safe, secure, and sterile
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the nursing care patients receive before, during, and after surgery
- Assisted in endoscopy pre-operative and PACU when needed
- Worked in a team lead position for Same Day Surgery and managed a team of 10, oversaw day to day operations
- Minimized complications during surgery by assisting surgeons in maintaining a sterile field and passing instruments efficiently.
- Proficient in many surgical procedures including but not limited to General, Orthopedics, Neuro/spine, ENT, Pediatrics, Urology and Plastics.
MDS Director
Trinity Regional Rehab
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Assisted in determining potential Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) and expenses associated with a potential admission
- Maintain a current working knowledge of Medicare criteria, serving as a resource for nursing staff and communicate changes in regulations
- Enhanced data accuracy by implementing efficient information management systems and processes.
- Monitor Medicare assessment schedules and nursing documentation to ensure accuracy and timely submission
- Received specialized training in the MDS process and obtained RAC-CT certification
- Supervised the MDS process for total group of 8 people in multidisciplinary departments such as dietary, social services and rehab and activities to ensure compliance
- Completed and oversaw departments clinical audits
- Designed and implemented a CNA training program to ensure proper coding for patients ADLs for revenue.
Floor Nurse / Charge Nurse
Trinity Regional Rehab
11.2009 - 04.2012
- Floor nurse performing Med-surg duties including but not limited to Medication administration, wound care, admissions, discharge, communication with physicians on changes in patients' condition, taking and implementing physician's orders
- Charge nurse duties including but not limited to managing and coordinating the operating rhythm of the unit - patient assignments in correlation with their needs,
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and procedures.
- Educated family members on how best support their loved ones during the recovery process at home after discharge from the Skilled Rehab.
- Provided thorough patient education, ensuring understanding of diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up instructions.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs, adjusting care plans accordingly.
Education
Master's In Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner -
St Thomas University
Miami, FL05.2023
Bachelor's in Nursing and Nurse Management -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona03.2014
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Galan College of Nursing
St Petersburg, FL01.2012
Skills
- Strong leadership with excellent communication
- High level of professionalism with the ability to navigate difficult situations
- Competent in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment skills
- Excellent clinical and critical thinking skills
- Proficient time management, organizational and decision making skills
- Ability to Delegate and Motivate
- Experience diagnosing illnesses and prescribing medications
- Knowledge of preventive care strategies
Accomplishments
Sepsis Leader/Champion
Patient Experience Team
Employee of the Month
clinical experience
Completed clinicals at a busy family practice in Brooksville, Fl. At this time I successfully completed the required 125 clinical contact hours needed for each rotation of adult, pediatric, women's health and older adult. During the last half of each rotation I was successfully assessing, diagnosing and treating patients independently under the supervision of an APRN. Average patient load seen daily was between 5-15 which included all necessary documentation, treatments and electronic scripts.
Certification
ANCC: FNP - Board Certified
AORN - Certified
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Cooking
- Volunteering
References
References available upon request.
Quote
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
C.S. Lewis
Timeline
Emergency Room Nurse
Bravera Health
10.2022 - Current
Revenue Integrity O.R. Nurse Auditor
Advent Health Tampa
09.2018 - 06.2022
Peri-Operative Registered Nurse
Advent Health Tampa
01.2015 - 10.2021
MDS Director
Trinity Regional Rehab
08.2012 - 01.2015
Floor Nurse / Charge Nurse
Trinity Regional Rehab
11.2009 - 04.2012
Master's In Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner -
St Thomas University
Bachelor's in Nursing and Nurse Management -
Grand Canyon University
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Galan College of Nursing
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