Julie Fruge
Iowa,LA
Summary
Louisiana Board-Certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse recognized by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously driving widespread healthcare system initiatives. Ability to work well as provider with a team with great communication and delegating skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Cascio Sports And Orthopaedics
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Performed physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information to identify conditions.
- Diagnosed and treated broad range of musculoskeletal conditions both chronic and acute.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, including radiological imaging, to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Administered variety of intraarticular injections.
- Educated patients on variety of treatment options including but not limited to surgical procedures, postoperative risks and outcomes, and platelet rich plasma.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital For Women
05.2012 - 07.2022
- Shift-lead over labor and delivery unit as well as overflow antepartum and postpartum unit.
- Provide skilled, compassionate care for patients before, during, and after birth via cesarean and vaginal routes.
- Circulating nurse for scheduled and emergent cesarean sections.
- Provide care for intermediate level patients in the neonatal intensive care unit.
- Assess and use critical thinking skills for antenatal and postnatal patients with complications in the triage and evaluation unit.
- Collaborate and assist with all providers of the patient's care team including obstetrics, anesthesia, and neonatology.
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries for a variety of cases.
- Reviewed medical histories and current information to provide accurate information to surgeons.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05.2010
Skills
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Procedure Assistance
- Clear Patient Communication
- Dependability and Honesty
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Assignment and Staffing Coordination
- Shift-lead and Supervisor Skills
- BLS Certified
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Lab result evaluation
- Patient examination
- Diagnosis and treatment
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Cascio Sports And Orthopaedics
07.2022 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
04.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital For Women
05.2012 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
05.2010 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
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