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Julie Brown
Registered Nurse
Monterey,CA
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Summary
Dedicated California registered nurse specializing in comprehensive patient assessments and critical care. Demonstrates a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and tailored care plans in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
PACU Nurse
Advanced Medical Surgery Center
Salinas
04.2025 - Current
- Monitored post-anesthetic care by assessing vitals and promptly identifying potential complications.
- Collaborated with surgical team for immediate responses in critical cases.
- Facilitated patient preparation through comprehensive assessment, IV placement, skin preparation, and medication administration.
- Evaluated medical history to ensure optimal patient readiness for surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Windsor Monterey Care Center
Monterey
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of 25 residents' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs to inform tailored care plans.
- Administered medications, including scheduled IV therapy, while adhering to safety protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking to adjust care plans in response to patients' changing conditions, enhancing individualized care.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes for various types of wounds.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care in collaboration with hospice nurses and providers, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients.
Nursing Technician
Olympic Medical Center
Port Angeles
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Established nursing technician role through collaboration with department director, enhancing departmental operations via research and training.
- Monitored and documented critical changes in vital signs using Epic software.
- Supported special procedures, including orthopedic stabilization, wound care, and cardiac monitoring, contributing to patient recovery and safety.
- Prioritized tasks effectively to ensure timely and quality patient care in high-pressure environments.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, including CPR, trauma codes, stroke alerts, and rapid response team activations.
Emergency Room Technician
Olympic Medical Center
Port Angeles
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Facilitated transfers of trauma patients to receiving care facilities, enhancing continuity of care.
- Updated emergent work assignment statuses to enhance patient care coordination.
- Prepared patients for procedures, ensuring comfort during ambulation, hygiene, and transfers.
- Streamlined discharge processes to enhance patient experience.
- Entered trauma patient information into Epic software, ensuring accuracy for mandated data submissions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
05-2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, Washington06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Agricultural Economics
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2007
Skills
- ACLS and PALS certification
- BLS certification
- EKG interpretation
- NIHSS assessment
- Seizure management
- Patient condition monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Critical thinking
- EPIC charting
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- California Registered Nurse
- Certified Public Health Nurse
Timeline
PACU Nurse
Advanced Medical Surgery Center
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Windsor Monterey Care Center
08.2024 - 11.2025
Nursing Technician
Olympic Medical Center
01.2024 - 06.2024
Emergency Room Technician
Olympic Medical Center
01.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Peninsula College
Bachelor of Arts - Agricultural Economics
University of California, Davis