Julie Epling
Burns
Summary
Compassionate, self-driven and reliable masters prepared nurse looking for opportunities to increase knowledge, expand skills and positively impact healthcare for those in need. Proficient in EHR and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Harney District Hospital
Burns
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify care needs and medical history.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Nurse Lead
OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center
Hillsboro
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Function as a nurse leader on a 20 bed med surg/complex discharge unit
- Ensure safe and quality patient care by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by nurses and support staff.
- Provide real time support, training and education to nursing and support staff as needed
- Provide effective feedback to staff and contribute to the performance evaluation process in conjunction with the nurse manager and director.
- Participate/lead staff education, unit projects and daily readiness huddle.
- Manage daily staffing, staff assignments and staff scheduling
Specialty Practice Leader
OHSU
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Education of nursing practice utilizing evidence-based practice
- Lead programs and initiatives to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care and assists with evaluation of plan effectiveness
- Adheres to practice as outlined by the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Nursing Administration: Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Administrators, the ANA Code of Ethics, and the Oregon State Board of Nursing’s Practice Act
Bed Flow Manager
OHSU
09.2013 - 06.2018
- System wide management of patient throughput, maintaining patient safety and utilizing resources to maximize effective & efficient patient flow.
- Manage emergent patient placement to higher level of care during Rapid Responses and Codes throughout the organization.
- Collaborate and problem solve with physicians, charge nurses, AOD's and staffing coordinators for safe, effective patient flow.
- Provide room access to facilities for routine maintenance as well as emergency access to rooms even during times of high capacity.
- Member and contributor of various committees/groups and Kaizens for capacity management, unit remodels, new unit openings, CHH 2 project work, GE Tiles, Physician on Duty program, Doernbecher ICU Surge plan.
- Manage patient placement staff, hiring, evaluations, scheduling.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse/staff educator
OHSU
08.2000 - 09.2013
- Staff Nurse. This was a practice-oriented position providing direct patient care.
- Charge Nurse. This leadership position provided support, guidance and problem solving for nursing staff and patients, promoted and implemented interdisciplinary care, managed staffing plans and coordinating patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Staff Educator. This educational position facilitated the development, implementation and continuing education of various direct care nursing activities such as equipment use, medication administration and safety, patient safety and the promotion of the Professional Practice Model.
- UBNPC member 2006-2013
- Professional Development Council 2012-2013
- Preceptor for new charge nurses
Team Leader
Maple Street Clinic
Forest Grove
08.1994 - 07.2000
- Managed RN and CNA staff of a multi-provider clinic. This included evaluations, disciplinary actions, scheduling, competencies and hiring.
- Provided care to clinic patients ranging from newborn to geriatric. Care provided included, but not limited to, immunizations, medication management, minor surgical procedures, well child checks, women's health, family planning, annual physicals, ODOT physicals, diabetic education, EKG, lab draws.
- Safety Committee chair. 1996-2000
Education
Masters - Nursing, Health System and Organizational Leadership program
OHSU
06.2013
Bachelor of science - Nursing
Linfield school of Nursing
06.1993
Skills
- Ability to work in groups and independently
- Quality driven
- Early adapter
- Ability to understand complex concepts
- Compassionate
- High level of integrity
- Solid nursing assessments
- Critical thinking
- Care plan development
- Time management
Certification
- Oregon State Board of Nursing License, 093000554RN
- American Heart Association BLS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Harney District Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Nurse Lead
OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center
09.2021 - 07.2022
Specialty Practice Leader
OHSU
06.2018 - 09.2021
Bed Flow Manager
OHSU
09.2013 - 06.2018
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse/staff educator
OHSU
08.2000 - 09.2013
Team Leader
Maple Street Clinic
08.1994 - 07.2000
Masters - Nursing, Health System and Organizational Leadership program
OHSU
Bachelor of science - Nursing
Linfield school of Nursing
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