Julie Cochrane
Licensed Practical Nurse
Odenton,MD
Summary
Well-versed LPN with a solid foundation in documentation, medication administration, wound care, and coordination of chronic care. Collaborates effectively with nursing staff and clinicians to deliver exceptional patient care. Skilled at tailoring communication to patients' levels, ensuring comfort with treatments. As a patient-centered LPN, adept at assisting patients with daily living needs, administering medications, and collecting vital signs. Possesses exceptional clinical knowledge, sound judgment, and excellent documentation skills. Known for a compassionate approach in providing both medical and emotional support to patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Floor Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
Crofton, MD
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored and administered comprehensive pharmacological and non-pharmacological care for 12-30 patients per shift with complex medical conditions during extended recovery periods post-hospitalization.
- Collaborated as part of a team to swiftly identify signs of patient decompensation, facilitating timely interventions and potential transfer to acute care.
- Prepared patients for examinations or treatments, offering clear explanations of procedures and medications as necessary.
- Evaluated patient responses to care, documenting daily symptoms, assessing changes in condition, and administering treatment in accordance with established care protocols.
- Vigilantly monitored for abrupt changes in mental status, aiding in early detection of ailments such as aspiration pneumonia, urinary tract infections, acute kidney injury (AKI), hypernatremia, and other electrolyte abnormalities.
Field Nurse
Amedisys
Glen Burnie, MD
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted assessments of clients' home environments, recommending optimal care delivery methods and parameters tailored to identified needs.
- Cultivated strong patient relationships through compassionate communication techniques, fostering trust and rapport.
- Monitored patient health conditions for signs of improvement or deterioration, maintaining frequent collaboration with physicians and care team to ensure timely and appropriate care adjustments.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, skin care, safety measures, and guidelines for reporting new or changed findings.
- Proficiently carried out various nursing responsibilities for up to 32 patients per week, preparing treatment equipment using aseptic technique, conducting vital sign checks, and providing routine wound care. Implemented specialized procedures, including Foley catheter changes, wound cultures, blood draws, and specimen collection, ensuring thorough patient care.
Field Nurse
Centerwell
Albuquerque, NM
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered personalized, one-on-one skilled nursing care on per visit basis for up to 35 patients per week, employing holistic approaches for problem-specific therapeutic interventions, teaching, and training activities as outlined in care plan.
- Conducted thorough patient observations to identify symptoms requiring medical attention, such as bruises, wounds, or abnormalities in bodily fluids.
- Applied dressing to wounds and monitored healing progress, ensuring effective wound care practices were communicated to patients and caregivers for continuity in absence of skilled nursing.
- Collected and delivered samples, including blood, urine, and sputum, to laboratory for processing.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients and their families on proper home health care procedures and strategies, actively participating in care coordination with healthcare team for timely communication regarding patient needs, status changes, and discharge planning.
Floor Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
Albuquerque, NM
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Administered diverse patient care and treatments, encompassing vital sign assessments, wound dressing, pressure injury prevention, enemas, tube feeding, catheterizations, and administration of medications or intravenous fluids. Recorded details on patient charts.
- Maintained vigilant observation of patients, documenting and reporting changes in their conditions, including adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and took appropriate actions as needed.
- Completed admission requirements, actively contributing to nursing assessments and care planning for comprehensive patient support.
- Provided supervision and monitoring of unlicensed staff involved in patient care activities.
- Delivered inpatient nursing care on COVID-19 unit, adapting to evolving facility protocols, demonstrating quick decision-making skills, and ensuring seamless continuity in patient care.
Treatment Nurse
Shadow Mountain Recovery
Rio Rancho, NM
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Conducted intake assessments, collecting and appropriately documenting blood, urine, sputum, and breathalyzer samples upon patient admission and as required.
- Assisted in medication management, providing patient education, and administering medications for a caseload of 15 or fewer individuals in adherence to physician orders and facility policies.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, physical conditions, and behaviors, promptly reporting abnormalities to the medical team.
- Encouraged patients to develop work skills and engage in social, recreational, or therapeutic activities, fostering interpersonal skills and social relationships.
- Advocated for patients in receiving services within and outside the organization, supporting their rights and communicating information to reduce stigma associated with addiction treatment and mental illness. Additionally, planned and implemented follow-up or aftercare programs for clients discharged from treatment programs.
Education
Certificate Of Practical Nursing -
Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque
Albuquerque 07.2018 - 06.2019
Skills
Wound Careundefined
Certification
IV Therapy
References
Available upon request
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Floor Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
Field Nurse
Amedisys
01.2023 - 07.2023
Field Nurse
Centerwell
11.2021 - 07.2022
Floor Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
08.2020 - 11.2021
Treatment Nurse
Shadow Mountain Recovery
09.2019 - 09.2020
IV Therapy
06-2019
Certificate Of Practical Nursing -
Pima Medical Institute Albuquerque
07.2018 - 06.2019
BLS
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