Julie Flanagan
Parma Heights,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented and compassionate Registered Nurse with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Metrohealth Medical Center Main Campus
Cleveland, OH
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, reporting changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment options and self-care strategies.
- Delivered patient-centered care, adhering to established protocols and best practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, OH
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Health Unit Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, OH
08.2013 - 01.2022
- Scheduled medical appointments and transportation for patients.
- Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Backed up floor staff by keeping patients' rooms clean and orderly.
- Maintained unit supplies and equipment for medical staff and patient care needs.
- Responded to patient call lights quickly and expedited appropriate follow-through.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients and medical staff to convey important information and facilitate smooth unit operations.
- Transcribed physicians' orders to aid in medical care and minimize medical errors.
Patient Care Assistant
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, OH
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained vital signs and collected biological samples to assist with diagnostic testing and ongoing assessments.
- Implemented creative activities to emotionally support patients throughout medical treatment.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH12-2021
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Discharging
- Infectious Disease Control
- Epic EHR Management
- Critical Thinking
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Patient education and counseling
- Procedure preparations
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Certification
ACLS/BLS Certification, American Heart Association, February 2023, PALS Certification, American Heart Association, August 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Metrohealth Medical Center Main Campus
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2023
Health Unit Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
08.2013 - 01.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College