Julie Alves
Signal Mountain,TN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Hospice of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
04.2020 - Current
- Facilitated regular care for a diverse patient caseload of 14-26 in both nursing facilities and private residences.
- Responsible for admitting new patients.
- Managed symptoms associated with terminal diagnoses, including pain, nausea, constipation, and psychological distress.
- Advised patients, families, and caregivers on end-of-life care.
- Coordinated with medical director and interdisciplinary team to address patient needs.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted students with clinical skills development through hands-on training.
- Provided effective instruction and guidance to nursing students in clinical settings.
- Encouraged critical thinking among students while providing feedback on their performance in the clinical setting.
Orthopedics RN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Functioned as primary bedside nurse and executed staff nurse duties in a high-acuity 38-bed unit specializing in orthopedics, neurosurgery, and trauma for 6 months.
- Received patients from PACU, monitored post-op vitals, performed assessments, followed orders, educated patients and caregivers on maintaining total joint precautions, individualized per physician.
- Enhanced patient care with appropriate interventions and pain relief techniques. Monitored surgical sites and maintained drains
Infusion Nurse
Revive Aesthetics
Chattanooga, TN
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Educated clients on additional available services to increase facility revenue and promote client loyalty.
- Started and maintained IV's on multiple patients simultaneously
- Spoke with patients to better understand infusion benefits and side effects, noting details in charts.
Cardiac RN
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided education about cardiac disease processes and treatments to families of patients.
- Provided pre and post-operative care to cardiac patients.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patient's cardiovascular condition, including physical exam and medical history review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN05-2018
Skills
- Admissions support
- Home care management
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Chronic disease management
- Medication management
- Clinical assessment
- Dementia care
- Case management
Certifications
- Registered Nurse, Tennessee, #218211, 10/2026
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Chattanooga State Community College
08.2023 - 12.2023
RN Case Manager
Hospice of Chattanooga
04.2020 - Current
Orthopedics RN
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
08.2018 - 04.2020
Infusion Nurse
Revive Aesthetics
08.2017 - 08.2018
Cardiac RN
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
08.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University