Julie Fino
4510 Hiidden Forest Drive
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong work ethic, previously at Cullman Health And Rehab, where I enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous recordkeeping. Proven expertise in DOT compliance and safety management, ensuring optimal operational standards while fostering a compassionate care environment.
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Wave Express
Goshen, IN
10.2022 - 01.2026
- Operated and maintained trucks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery efficiency and minimize fuel consumption.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to assess vehicle condition and address maintenance needs promptly.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cullman Health And Rehab
Cullman, AL
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering better understanding of care needs.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to address complex patient needs, ensuring comprehensive care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oak Hammock
Gainesville, FL
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care, enhancing team performance and efficiency.
- Led initiatives to improve infection control protocols, resulting in enhanced safety measures within facility.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
UFHealth Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
10.2015 - 10.2021
- Assisted in patient intake, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with health regulations.
- Managed scheduling for appointments, optimizing workflow and minimizing patient wait times.
- Supported clinical staff with patient assessments, enhancing overall care delivery efficiency.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions, improving adherence to prescribed therapies.
- Supervised inventory management of medical supplies, reducing costs through efficient utilization and tracking.
- Trained new hires on office procedures and best practices, fostering team development and cohesion.
- Implemented electronic health record (EHR) updates, enhancing documentation accuracy and accessibility for providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline processes, contributing to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Streamlined office operations by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously recording vital signs and updating patient records.
- Facilitated positive patient experience, greeting patients warmly and providing clear directions within clinic.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering strictly to protocols for patient safety.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Education
Vocational - Licensed Practical Nurse
North Florida Technical College
Starke, FLSkills
- DOT compliance
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Safe driving practices
- Safety compliance
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Accident prevention strategies
- Paperwork coordination
- Critical thinking capacity
- Safety management
- Effective communication
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and reliable
- Accurate record keeping
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Schedule management
- Emergency response
- Planning
- Courteous and polite demeanor
Certification
BLS AND CPR CERTIFIED
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Wave Express
10.2022 - 01.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cullman Health And Rehab
07.2022 - 10.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oak Hammock
10.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse
UFHealth Gainesville
10.2015 - 10.2021
Vocational - Licensed Practical Nurse
North Florida Technical College