Julie Ann Allison
Clinton Twp,US
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse versed in caring for diverse populations and conditions. Supports patient comfort, safety, and privacy with stringent adherence to established protocols. Proactive educator with expertise in wound care and EMR system updates. Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Villa at Green Lake Estates
West Bloomfield, Michigan
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges with healthcare team members effectively.
- Managed daily operations of the nursing unit to maintain efficient workflow.
- Implemented care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care delivery across multiple departments.
- Developed individualized education plans for each patient in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
- Reviewed medical charts to ensure accuracy of documentation according to established standards.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans for patients.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Care Advocate Nurse
CorVel Corporation
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient privacy.
- Built and maintained strong team relationships, fostering positive work environment.
- Facilitated communication between patients, providers, and other staff members as needed.
- Answered incoming phone calls and provided assistance to callers with questions or concerns.
Registered Nurse
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Was night shift charge nurse for 4 years.
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Initiated emergency interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition or acute medical emergencies.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients, reviewing medical history, and performing physical examinations.
- Performed wound care procedures including dressing changes, debridement, irrigation, drainage system management, and suture/staple removal.
- Utilized infection control measures such as hand hygiene, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and isolation precautions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or according to established policies and protocols.
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Trained new nursing staff members by providing orientation sessions, demonstrating clinical skills on job training, and offering constructive feedback during evaluations.
- Operated medical equipment such as intravenous pumps infusion devices blood glucose monitors electrocardiogram machines defibrillators ventilators suction machines.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Documented all patient care activities in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Developed nursing care plans based on diagnoses, desired outcomes, and evidence-based practices.
- Inpatient Rehab
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Avalon Hospice
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided guidance to family members regarding grief counseling resources available within community.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks for bedridden or physically impaired hospice patients as needed.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient comfort levels, including managing any symptoms of distress or discomfort effectively.
- Educated patients and families about hospice philosophy, care process, and end-of-life issues.
- Acted as liaison between hospice program and other healthcare providers involved in patient's care.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during dying process.
- Advocated for needs of each individual patient while adhering to ethical principles regarding end-of-life decision making processes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Caris Healthcare
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Educated patients and families about hospice philosophy, care process, and end-of-life issues.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided guidance to family members regarding grief counseling resources available within community.
- Monitored vital signs, pain levels, and symptom management in hospice patients.
- Assessed patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs on ongoing basis.
- Identified changes in patient conditions that required adjustments to their care plan or immediate intervention.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks for bedridden or physically impaired hospice patients as needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during dying process.
- Advocated for needs of each individual patient while adhering to ethical principles regarding end-of-life decision making processes.
Registered Nurse
McLaren Macomb Medical Center
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Operated medical equipment such as intravenous pumps infusion devices blood glucose monitors electrocardiogram machines defibrillators ventilators suction machines.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Initiated emergency interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition or acute medical emergencies.
- Provided immediate care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Treated wounds and provided wound care education for patients with various injury types.
- Assessed patients' medical conditions upon arrival to emergency department.
- Deescalated agitated or violent patients using appropriate crisis intervention techniques.
- Responded quickly to sudden changes in patient conditions, including cardiac arrest or respiratory distress events.
- Inserted intravenous lines IVs and managed patients on IV therapy.
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care.
Registered Nurse
Tristar HCA Southern Hills Medical Center
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Performed wound care procedures including dressing changes, debridement, irrigation, drainage system management, and suture/staple removal.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or according to established policies and protocols.
- Initiated emergency interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition or acute medical emergencies.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Operated medical equipment such as intravenous pumps infusion devices blood glucose monitors electrocardiogram machines defibrillators ventilators suction machines.
Registered Nurse
St Thomas Rutherford Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Assisted physicians during diagnostic testing procedures biopsies lumbar punctures endoscopies bronchoscopies.
- Trained new nursing staff members by providing orientation sessions, demonstrating clinical skills on job training, and offering constructive feedback during evaluations.
- Operated medical equipment such as intravenous pumps infusion devices blood glucose monitors electrocardiogram machines defibrillators ventilators suction machines.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Utilized infection control measures such as hand hygiene, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and isolation precautions.
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care.
- Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques.
Registered Nurse
St John Hospital and Medical Center
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or according to established policies and protocols.
- Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques.
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care.
- Trained new nursing staff members by providing orientation sessions, demonstrating clinical skills on job training, and offering constructive feedback during evaluations.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY
DETROIT, MISkills
- Precepting
- IV management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Physical assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Removing sutures
- Emergency care
- SBAR communication
- Emergency procedures
- Telemetry monitoring
- IV drug therapy management
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct and indirect patient care
Certification
- Michigan RN License, 08/01/07
- Tennessee RN License, 01/01/10
Timeline
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Villa at Green Lake Estates
11.2025 - 02.2026
Care Advocate Nurse
CorVel Corporation
01.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Avalon Hospice
01.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Caris Healthcare
01.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
McLaren Macomb Medical Center
01.2016 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse
Tristar HCA Southern Hills Medical Center
01.2012 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
St Thomas Rutherford Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse
St John Hospital and Medical Center
01.2007 - 12.2009
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY