Julie Allen
Maxim Health Care Services
Encinitas,CA
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Administered medications, treatments, and procedures prescribed by healthcare providers to support patient care.
- Provided skilled nursing care and education to patients and families on chronic condition management, including vital sign monitoring and promoting healthy lifestyle habits to enhance quality of life.
- Monitored patient outcomes and managed symptoms to improve health.
- Monitored vital signs and promoted healthy lifestyles among patients.
- Provided direct nursing support to students with varied medical needs, including medication administration, minor injury care, and chronic condition management.
- Collaborated with school staff and parents to develop and implement individual health plans for students with special needs, ensuring safety and well-being throughout the school day.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify potential student health concerns and communicate findings with relevant parties for timely follow-up.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
6 Months- Administered medications per physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly communicating changes to the healthcare team to facilitate timely interventions.
- Conducted patient assessments, documenting findings in electronic health records to ensure accurate patient history.
- Observed and recorded changes in patient condition and reported unusual findings to the supervising physician or registered nurse.
- Performed basic medical procedures, including catheterization, EKGs, and phlebotomy, according to established protocols.
- Documented patient progress and treatment responses in electronic health records to track care effectiveness.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams to support improved patient care quality.
Facility Manager/Facility Nurse
1 Year 7 Months- Administered medications and tracked patient responses in mental health settings.
- Completed patient assessments and recorded findings in electronic health records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams to build individualized care plans.
- Offered emotional support and crisis intervention to patients and families.
- Oversaw mental health staff to ensure adherence to treatment protocols and improve patient care.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary meetings to enhance collaboration on patient cases and treatment plans.
- Streamlined daily workflow for mental health staff to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Assessed new clients to determine diagnosis, level of functioning, and treatment needs.
Facility Nurse
9 MonthsProgram LVN
3 Years 5 MonthsCrisis Program LVN
7 YearsLVN/Spinal Cord Injury
10 MonthsEducation
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
- Maintained a high level of academic achievement throughout the program, earning recognition for academic excellence and dedication to nursing education.
- Actively engaged in professional development opportunities, including seminars, workshops, and continuing education courses to stay current with industry trends and best practices in vocational nursing.
Certificate in Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
- As part of my education, I completed a rigorous clinical internship at Kaplan University, where I practiced venipuncture and IV therapy under the guidance of experienced healthcare professionals.
- I refined my skills in maintaining a sterile field, calculating medication dosages, and monitoring patients for adverse reactions during IV infusion.
Skills
Direct patient care
Clinical assessment
Patient care delivery
IV therapy administration
Crisis management
Care planning
Care plans
EKG administration
Wound care
Healthcare software proficiency
Proficiency in healthcare software
Health records management
Team leadership and collaboration
Time management
Patient education
Clinical judgment
Wound care
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Health Care Services
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Acadia Healthcare
09.2024 - 03.2025Read More
Facility Manager/Facility Nurse
Evolve Treatment Centers
04.2022 - 11.2023Read More
Facility Nurse
Destinations For Teens
07.2021 - 04.2022Read More
Program LVN
Community Research Foundation
06.2013 - 11.2016Read More
Crisis Program LVN
Community Research Foundation
06.2006 - 06.2013Read More
LVN/Spinal Cord Injury
Veteran Affairs Hospital
08.2005 - 06.2006Read More
Kaplan University
Diploma from Vocational Nursing
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Kaplan University
Certificate in Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
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