Julie Duggar
Americus,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in a multitude of specialty areas of nursing including end of life care within the nursing home, pre and post op surgical care in the surgery clinic, and every day nursing skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
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Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pheobe Physicians Group
Americus, GA
08/11/11 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Directly instructing Medical Assistant students on patient care, policy and procedure, HIPPA, and a multitude of different tasks done in the specialty medical clinic. This includes obtaining correct patient history, vital signs, collecting specimens, assisting physician in performing procedures, and documenting in EMR.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 25 patients per day.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Medical Assistant
Regional Eye Center
Americus, GA
02/12/07 - 01.2008
- Performed vision checks for physician prior to their clinic visit.
- Administered opthalmic medication for dilation of the eyes for patients for their examinations.
- Assisted Physician in minor procedures on the eye in office.
- Instructed and assisted the patient in the clinic setting specializing in the health of the eye.
- Obtained pertinent history and entered information in to EMR.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Manor
Americus, GA
06/22/09 - 03/22/12
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
- Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Supported nurses in routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations and punctures.
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Counseled and educated patients specific to diagnosis and health history.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient blood pressure and heart.
- Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability.
- Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 27 patients per day.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA05-2009
Certification
- LPN079782 (exp date 3/31/25, status active) Issue date: 6/9/2009
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pheobe Physicians Group
08/11/11 - Current
Medical Assistant
Regional Eye Center
02/12/07 - 01.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Manor
06/22/09 - 03/22/12
Practical Nursing - Nursing
South Georgia Technical College
- LPN079782 (exp date 3/31/25, status active) Issue date: 6/9/2009