Julie Alef
Chesterfield
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care and medical support. Recognized for collaborating with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to changing patient needs. Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, compassionate care, and reliability. Proficient in critical thinking, effective communication, and leveraging medical knowledge to aid patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Possesses a deep understanding of healthcare protocols and delivery of compassionate care. Seeking a full-time role that offers professional challenges and allows for the utilization of interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Non-interventional Cardiology
St. John Hospital & Medical Center
Detroit, Michigan
06.2020 - Current
- RN working with cardiologist, exercise physiologist, and echo technicians with the care of cardiac patients experiencing non interventional cardiac procedures.
- Implement and interpret cardiac stress tests, review patient data prior to tests to ensure correct test to be performed safely, and delivers medication accordingly for arrhythmias and patient reaction.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
McLaren Macomb Hospital
Mount Clemens, MI
09.2014 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in compliance with established protocols and policies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, responses, and progress accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care across multiple units, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
- Championed a culture of patient-centered care, consistently demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions with patients and their families.
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Great Lakes Caring Home Health
Clinton Township, Michigan
08.2013 - 07.2014
- As the Registered Nurse administered skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in the home. Performed OASIS and assess patients within regulatory requirements of OASIS and timelines. Performed in accordance with the physician’s orders and under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Supervisor.
- Performed admission, routine, or continuous care visits and assessed patients within regulatory requirements. Responsible for overall coordination of the care delivered to patient caseload. This is accomplished by making regular visits to patients wherever they reside, communicating regularly with the Interdisciplinary Team, medical director, identifying patient, family, caregiver needs and providing for those needs in accordance with the attending physician’s orders and the plan of care. This position requires the ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, facilities.
- Administer skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in the home
- Develop patient’s plan of care
- Documentation of patient care, needs and progress
- Educate and instruct Aides, caregivers and family members on patient’s care
- Attend team conferences
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care strategies, ensuring continuity of care.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Registered Nurse
St. John Hospital & Medical Center
Detroit, Michigan
03.2007 - 07.2013
- Registered Nurse on cardiac step down unit, involving patients post cardiothoracic surgery and medical/surgical. (March 2007 to November 2008)
- Registered Nurse on an interventional cardiology floor responsible for the following patients: post cardiothoracic surgery, post catheterizations (interventional and non-interventional), chest pain, EPS, a fib, SVT, and other cardiac arrhythmias. (November 2008 to present)
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies accurately.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery plans.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in cardiac care.
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Contributed to a high standard of care through ongoing professional development and staying current on best practices in cardiac nursing.
Midnight Assistant Clinical Lead
4North, St. John Hospital & Medical Center
Detroit, Michigan
04.2009 - 10.2010
- Responsibilities included but not limited to scheduling, staffing, charge RN, working with staff to ensure safe patient care, preceptor to new graduate nurses, and liaison for staff between managers
Nurse Tech
Bon Secour Cottage Health Services
Grosse Pointe, Michigan
10.2005 - 03.2007
- Primarily assigned to a Medical/Surgical unit
- Responsible for updating chart information, including temperatures, blood pressure and pulse of all patients.
- Dressing changes, medication administration, treatment and clinical documentation.
- Updating charts (while under supervision of floor RN) to reflect changes in patient
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care and daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to clinical team for timely intervention.
- Supported patients with mobility and personal hygiene, enhancing overall well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement care plans that meet individual patient needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
Nursing Care Assistant
Bon Secour Cottage Health Services
Grosse Pointe, Michigan
11.2004 - 10.2005
- Provided assistance to nursing staff on an as-needed basis.
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
- Assisted immobile patients with bathing, feeding and clothing.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and support during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health observations accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on caregiving protocols and best practices to enhance patient care quality.
- Monitored patients' conditions, reporting changes promptly to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Boosted patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality care in a professional manner.
Education
Associate of Applied Sciences in Nursing -
Macomb Community College
Macomb, Michigan03.2007
B.S. - Public Health Education & Health Promotion
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan12.2002
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of methods and techniques of critical care nursing
- In-depth knowledge of nursing practices and guidelines
- Extensive knowledge of cardiac physiology and anatomy
- Sound knowledge of checking blood pressure, glucose monitoring and ECG
- Good communication skills and has the ability to work independently
- Proficient knowledge of word processing and internet
- Possess good interpretation and data analytical skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Family education
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Non-interventional Cardiology
St. John Hospital & Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
McLaren Macomb Hospital
09.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Great Lakes Caring Home Health
08.2013 - 07.2014
Midnight Assistant Clinical Lead
4North, St. John Hospital & Medical Center
04.2009 - 10.2010
Registered Nurse
St. John Hospital & Medical Center
03.2007 - 07.2013
Nurse Tech
Bon Secour Cottage Health Services
10.2005 - 03.2007
Nursing Care Assistant
Bon Secour Cottage Health Services
11.2004 - 10.2005
B.S. - Public Health Education & Health Promotion
Central Michigan University
Associate of Applied Sciences in Nursing -
Macomb Community College