JULIE C. KEYES, R.N.
Okemah,OK
Summary
Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of experience in med-surg, rehabilitation, wound care, and complex patient management. Background includes charge and supervisor responsibilities, detailed assessments, care planning, staff support, and coordination of interdisciplinary treatment for medically complex patients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse Med-Surg, In Patient
Avem-Stroud Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive care for swing bed patients with respiratory issues, diabetes, and wound management, enhancing patient recovery in critical access setting.
- Administered medications and monitored treatment responses per physician orders.
- Conducted patient assessments in regional medical center acute care units.
- Documented nursing care in electronic health records accurately.
- Managed patient data in Meditec and Centric systems, ensuring accurate and accessible information for healthcare teams.
Staff Nurse PRN Emergency Room (Level 4) and Charge Nurse on Post-Op
CORE
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Coordinated with floor staff to ensure prompt and efficient care during emergency situations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of post-operative orthopedic and general surgery patients to ensure optimal recovery.
- Educated patients on effective pain management strategies to enhance comfort and recovery.
- Conducted patient education in the post-anesthesia care unit.
- Utilized centric data systems to organize and analyze information.
Staff Nurse PRN iOVERA Clinic, Med-Surg, in-patient unit.
Oklahoma Surgical Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Developed and implemented cryoneurolysis treatment program for pain management in TKA and OA under Dr. Kunapuli's direction.
- Conducted research and created strategies and protocols to measure outcomes of cryoneurolysis for surgical candidates with shoulder pain and chronic pain. The research has been submitted for publication.
- In 15 months the clinic and program became number one in the nation for product use.
- Produced video testimonial showcasing clinic experience with product, published on national website for iOVERA. Currently published on the national website for iOVERA.
- Utilized Centric and Cerner systems for patient management tasks.
Agency Staff Nurse/Full Time PAM Employee
PAM Rehab Hospital
Tulsa, Oklahoma
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Provided patient care in collaboration with inter-disciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and establish measurable goals.
- Conducted detailed assessments of rehab candidates in in-patient setting to inform individualized care plans.
- Contributed to development of rehab nursing education and programs for in-patient setting to enhance staff knowledge and patient outcomes.
Mabel Bassett
State of Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Mc Loud, Oklahoma
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Administered medications, conducted intake assessments, and supervised infirmary services for inmates during emergencies.
- Developed creative solutions to enhance team performance and improve project outcomes.
- Delivered attentive service to customers through in-person interactions and phone conversations.
Armor Correction
Tulsa County Jail, Oklahoma County
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Intake assessments, medication administration, wound care of general inmate population and ICE detainees.
Owner-Clinical Care Coordinator
Rehabilitation Nursing Services LLC
Mount Morris, MI
09.1999 - 10.2015
- Performed detailed assessment, case management duties, coordination of clinical care, staff training, plan of care development and implementation, and direct patient care.
- Assisted patients with catastrophic injuries to reach and maintain optimal level of function.
- Focused on delivering care for complex, multi-trauma, and at-risk patients to enhance recovery.
- Area of specialty is in high level spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, and ventilator weaning.
- Developed comprehensive policies and procedures for care delivery standards, including administrative guidelines for implementation.
- Developed and implemented staff in-services and educational modules to meet the needs of patients.
- Implemented initiatives for staff development to elevate care quality and standards.
- Designed staffing models to effectively address the needs of complex medical patients.
- Staff management by identifying strengths, weaknesses and utilizing and optimizing staff talents to best serve the patient population.
- Established a Preceptor Training model and mentoring program to improve care delivery for patients.
- I have a strong commitment to front-line staff by adhering to the philosophy of Sir Richard Branson. If you take care of your employees, your employees will take care of the client.
- Currently working independently in the area of medical records review, record forensics, and statements of liability. With a specialty in catastrophic injury, disabilities, and workers compensation.
- I have worked in the areas of utilization review, medical record forensics for defendants, plaintiffs and third parties.
- Performed detailed forensic reviews of medical records for the purposes of litigation
- Reviewed 30 year old medical records and chronologically organized the data to prove compensatory injuries previously ignored.
- Identified pertinent data and composed exhibit notebooks with notations of significant material.
- Worked with law firms in preparing litigants for litigation, discovery, and depositions.
- Risk Management; identifying risk and developing comprehensive plans of action to reduce potential exposures of liability.
- Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll
Nurse Supervisor Private Duty
H-Care, Home Health Care
Flint, MI
06.1997 - 06.1999
- Supervised nursing staff providing direct care to patients with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and pediatric ventilator needs, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards.
- Attended Joint Commission accreditation seminars and collaborated on developing policies and protocols, enhancing compliance and care quality.
- Supervised home health care nursing staff and daily patient care assignments.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and home health care teams.
- Monitored patient charting for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Registered Nurse Inpatient Rehabilitation
Genesis Regional Medical Center
Grand Blanc, MI
06.1994 - 06.1997
- Performed direct patient care for a variety of clients with physical disabilities and impairments. This included, but was not limited to, stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and general debility.
- Collaborated with team members and families to improve patient functional abilities.
- Created educational materials for staff and families that supported positive outcomes in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Education
Diploma - Nurse
Henry Ford School of Nursing
Detroit, Michigan01-1994
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IllinoisPre-Nursing Courses
Mott Community College
Flint, MichiganPre-Nursing Science Courses
University of Michigan-Dearborn
MichiganSkills
- Patient education
- Healthcare administration
- Coordination
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Certification
Current as of 01/25 ACLS, PALS, BLS, NIHSS
Accomplishments
- C-SPAN Guest Speaker at the request of former Governor Engler and former President George W. Bush to address issues and concerns related to Welfare Reform and Services provided by federal, state and local governments.
- Guest Speaker for APWA-Washington DC, related to the needs of women and children in the area of Health and Human Services.
- Provided testimony before Michigan Congressional Leaders on issues related to women and children.
- Worked with government leaders to draft fair and comprehensive welfare reform legislation
- Gubernatorial Appointee under former Governor Engler, to the Genesee County Health and Human Services Board for 2 terms and acted in the capacity of Board Chair on several throughout my terms. The board function was to authorize contracts with fiduciary over-sight responsibility for state and federally funded programs.
Custom
Letters of recommendation available and upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse Med-Surg, In Patient
Avem-Stroud Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse PRN iOVERA Clinic, Med-Surg, in-patient unit.
Oklahoma Surgical Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2021
Staff Nurse PRN Emergency Room (Level 4) and Charge Nurse on Post-Op
CORE
06.2019 - 05.2023
Mabel Bassett
State of Oklahoma Department of Corrections
01.2017 - 12.2017
Agency Staff Nurse/Full Time PAM Employee
PAM Rehab Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2019
Armor Correction
10.2015 - 06.2017
Owner-Clinical Care Coordinator
Rehabilitation Nursing Services LLC
09.1999 - 10.2015
Nurse Supervisor Private Duty
H-Care, Home Health Care
06.1997 - 06.1999
Registered Nurse Inpatient Rehabilitation
Genesis Regional Medical Center
06.1994 - 06.1997
Diploma - Nurse
Henry Ford School of Nursing
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Pre-Nursing Courses
Mott Community College
Pre-Nursing Science Courses
University of Michigan-Dearborn