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Julie House

Liberty,MO

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Kansas City Hospice and Pallative Care
North Kansas City, MO
01.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
  • Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
  • Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.

LPN Hospice Nurse

Kansas City Hospice and Pallative Care
North Kansas City, MO
09.2016 - 01.2024
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
  • Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
10-2023

LPN - LPN

Sanford Brown College
Kansas City, MO
01-2000

Skills

  • Health Promotion
  • Geriatric Care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Basic Life Support
  • Quality Improvement
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Infectious disease control
  • Diabetes management
  • Wound Care
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Care Planning
  • ADL Assistance
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Emergency Response
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Patient care planning
  • Medication Distribution
  • Patient and family advocacy

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

RN

Kansas City Hospice and Pallative Care
01.2024 - Current

LPN Hospice Nurse

Kansas City Hospice and Pallative Care
09.2016 - 01.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Excelsior College

LPN - LPN

Sanford Brown College
Julie House