Julie Chenier
Vacherie,La
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Ochsner Medical Center, excelling in critical care, behavioral health, and interventional radiology. Demonstrates expertise in emergency response and patient education, ensuring culturally-sensitive care. Known for leadership in nursing staff and adept at venipuncture, consistently enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate, effective communication and skilled clinical interventions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Staff Nurse
Ochsner: Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center
Houma, Louisiana
02.2024 - Current
- Hone skills to assess patients for the risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others. Contribute to the development of patient care plans and preform assessments; seek to provide superior patient care. Respond to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arise. Strive to be a consistent patient advocate while communicating compassionately and effectively with patients, families, and caregivers to facilitate an outstanding level of care and service.
Registered Nurse: Interventional Radiology
Ochsner Medical Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
07.2022 - Current
- Provide patient care before, during, and after procedures, including administering conscious/procedural sedation according to the regulations set by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing for patients receiving image-guided complex soft tissue and vascular access procedures. Coordinate patient scheduling and direct work flow to limit delays. Initiate emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
Registered Nurse: Critical Care
Ochsner Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2017 - 01.2024
- Perform ongoing evaluation, monitoring, and management of critically ill medical/surgical patients, including CV surgery, sepsis, COVID, and CRRT. Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to maximize results. Participate in rapid responses. Assist patients and their families in navigating a complex medical system during a medical crisis. Substantial experience managing hemodynamic and sedative drips. Served as a preceptor for new nurses and as relief charge when required.
Registered Nurse: Infusion
Coastal Infusion Services
Covington, Louisiana
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Initiated new IV access including PICC lines, midlines, and ports. Coordinated with pharmacies for compounding medications. Assessed and monitored patients for reactions to infusion such as IVIG, steroids, iron, antibiotics, and biologics. Ensured proper infection control practices were followed throughout the entire infusion process. Provided patient education on the use of IV therapy and potential side effects.
Registered Nurse: Critical Care
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
Thibodaux, Louisiana
06.2011 - 01.2018
- Strived to provide exceptional care for patients with life-threatening illnesses including heart and respiratory failure, overdoses, trauma, infectious diseases, and post cardiovascular surgery by developing treatment plans with other healthcare disciplines to optimize outcomes. Endeavored to be a consistent patient advocate while communicating compassionately and effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and colleagues to facilitate an outstanding level of care and service. Swiftly respond to patients with substance abuse issues, delivering calm, level-headed solutions to diffuse stressful situations and maintain safety and security.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, La12-2010
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12-2025
Skills
- Critical care and behavioral health patient management, including reporting and documentation
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient Education and Support
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Precepting
- Emergency response
Certification
- Louisiana RN License
- Basic Life support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Staff Nurse
Ochsner: Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse: Infusion
Coastal Infusion Services
11.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse: Interventional Radiology
Ochsner Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse: Critical Care
Ochsner Medical Center
03.2017 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse: Critical Care
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
06.2011 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
University of South Alabama
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