Julie Colt
Hamburg,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse delivering acute care to a wide variety of patients with a main focus on telemetry and post stroke patients. Manages up to 6 patients per shift with medication administration, documentation, and discharge planning while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and educating patients and families. Supports personalized care plans and safe transitions through consistent clinical judgment and clear bedside communication.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sisters of Charity Hospital
Buffalo, NY
05.2025 - Current
- Administer medications and IV therapies safely while monitoring patient responses and reporting changes to the care team.
- Provide direct patient care across assigned units, supporting comfort measures, mobility, and routine clinical needs.
- Deliver patient education on medications, follow-up instructions, and self-care steps in clear, supportive language.
- Document assessments, interventions, and care updates in patient records to support continuity of care.
- Apply infection control measures consistently during patient care, procedures, and room preparation.
- Monitor vital signs, symptom changes, and treatment tolerance, escalating concerns when patient status changes.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Richardson, TX
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Complete 6-8 patient assessments per shift and escalate changes in condition promptly.
- Initiate personalized care plans based on admission findings, ongoing assessments, and clinical updates.
- Document nursing care, charting patient responses and interventions clearly for continuity across shifts.
- Educate patients and families on recovery plans, medications, and self-care expectations after treatment.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and care teams to align treatment priorities and patient goals.
- Maintain infection control practices while delivering direct care and medication support to rehabilitation patients.
Registered Nurse
Father Baker Manor
Orchard Park, NY
05.2017 - 07.2023
- Led patient admission screening and intake, gathering histories and coordinating initial care details.
- Maintained accurate nursing records and communicated care updates clearly with patients, families, and staff.
- Delivered medication and IV administration, infection control measures, and routine bedside care for subacute rehab patients.
- Trained new employees on unit routines, charting standards, and patient communication practices.
- Coordinated discharge planning and interdisciplinary collaboration to support safe transitions in care.
Registered Nurse
Private Homecare
Tonawanda, NY
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted with dressing and showering, delivering respectful hands-on support that protected dignity and comfort.
- Prepared meals tailored to daily needs and followed routine medication schedules as directed.
- Scheduled appointments and kept visit details organized for medical, personal, and follow-up needs.
- Provided transportation to appointments, grocery stores, banks, and other essential errands.
- Maintained a dependable home care routine that supported comfort, safety, and daily independence.
Registered Nurse
Elderwood Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga, NY
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Documented nursing care and resident changes to keep plans current and communicate updates clearly across shifts.
- Coordinated with residents, families, and staff to support wellbeing and address day-to-day care needs.
- Applied medication and IV administration, infection control measures, patient education and counseling, and care plan development during routine care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Erie Community College North Campus
Williamsville, New YorkAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trocaire College Main Campus
Buffalo, New York5 2015
High School Diploma -
Cheektowaga Central High School
Cheektowaga, New York06.2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient admission
- Discharge planning
- Staff delegation
- Precepting new nurses
Certification
2015-09-01, 707481-1, New York
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sisters of Charity Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2023 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse
Father Baker Manor
05.2017 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Private Homecare
12.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Elderwood Cheektowaga
10.2015 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Cheektowaga Central High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trocaire College Main Campus
Some College (No Degree) -
Erie Community College North Campus