Julie Birkeland
Hudson,WI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse and Certified Health Coach, adept at providing top-notch care across various settings. Skilled in engaging with diverse patient groups, building meaningful and trusting relationships to enhance client outcomes. Proficient in collaborating with teams to optimize care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Options For Women
01.2011 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with on-site patient advocates and directs all aspects of limited medical and on-site prenatal care clinic.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians, patients and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Mentored new hires during orientation programs, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices within nursing profession.
- Expert-level knowledge of HIPPA compliance, medical diagnoses, clinical procedures, and processes.
- Mandated OSHA compliance by updating OSHA manual and providing annual safety training to staff and volunteers.
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Stillwater Medical Group
09.2014 - 04.2016
- Conducted in-clinic and phone triage procedures involving assessment, patient education, and crisis intervention.
- Offered education and counseling to patients and families concerning results, meaning of examinations and tests, and on preventative medicine strategies, and health and well-being.
- Provided emotional support and prenatal education to patients throughout their pregnancy and postpartum.
- Deployed critical thinking to follow physician-approved standing orders, protocols, and procedures, including prescription refills, medication titration, and home treatment; utilizing appropriate consultation to operate within scope of practice.
- Reduced complications in high-risk pregnancies through careful monitoring and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Registered Nurse
Westfields Hospital & Specialty Clinic
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Provided patient outreach, including education, triage, prescription refills, and appropriate physician consultation.
- Supported specialty healthcare providers in numerous procedures (neurology, cardiac testing, ENT, nephrology and pain management).
Registered Nurse
Saint Croix Health
09.2008 - 04.2011
- Utilized high-quality, specialized nursing care to provide exceptional care to medical/surgical unit patients.
- Provided obstetrics patients with postpartum care, education, and assistance in developing interdisciplinary care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for exceptional patient outcomes.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Northwoods Technical College
New Richmond, WI05.2008
Bachelor Of Science: Elementary Education -
Minnesota State University
Moorhead, MN03.1990
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Coaching Plans and Team Development
- Health Assessments/Diagnosis
- EMR Systems/EPIC
- Chart Auditing
- Clinical Assessment
- Patient Health Education
Certification
- Certified Health Coach, Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, Pregnancy And Adult/Seniors
- Wisconsin, Registered Nurse (Compact)
- Minnesota, Registered Nurse
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Stillwater Medical Group
09.2014 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse
Westfields Hospital & Specialty Clinic
05.2011 - 07.2012
Nurse Manager
Options For Women
01.2011 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Saint Croix Health
09.2008 - 04.2011
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Northwoods Technical College
Bachelor Of Science: Elementary Education -
Minnesota State University
- Certified Health Coach, Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, Pregnancy And Adult/Seniors
- Wisconsin, Registered Nurse (Compact)
- Minnesota, Registered Nurse
- BLS
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