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Julie Haugaard

Maple Grove,MN

Summary

Dedicated, responsible and compassionate Registered Nurse with 19+ years of experience providing quality care to a wide variety of patients. Demonstrated strengths in management, quality assurance and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player. Aiming to leverage my experience and knowledge to effectively fill the Director of Nursing position at your SNF.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Health Services

Orchards of Minnetonka
Wayzata, MN
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided direct supervision of nursing staff including assigning duties, evaluating performance reviews, addressing complaints or grievances from employees or patients.
  • Implemented systems and processes designed to improve workflow efficiency across all departments within the organization.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information about patients.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

Nurse Manager

Covenant Living of Golden Valley
Golden Valley, MN
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
  • Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.

Skilled in Patient Care Coordinator

Navihealth
Nashville, TN
02.2019 - 12.2022

The Skilled Inpatient Care Coordinator (SICC) plays an integral role in optimizing patients’ recovery journeys. The SICC completes weekly functional assessments and engages the PAC inter-disciplinary care team providing them with the proprietary nH Outcome tool to align expectations for discharge planning. The position engages patients and families to share information and facilitate informed decisions. By serving as the link between patients and the appropriate health care personnel, the SICC is responsible for ensuring efficient, smooth, and prompt transitions of care.

ADON

Hillcrest of Wayzata
Wayzata, MN
10.2017 - 02.2019

As an ADON I was responsible for the nursing team and quality of patient service side by side the DON. As an ADON I supervised, analyzed, delegated and evaluated nursing activities and ensured patient comfort and care.

Home Health Registered Nurse

Virtual Home Care
Mesquite, TX
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Notified physicians of changes in patients' conditions.
  • Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.

RN Staff Nurse

United Healthcare
St. Paul, MN
10.2008 - 05.2013
  • Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
  • Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
  • Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.

Registered Nurse Clinical Manager

Good Shepard Care Center
St.Paul, MN
08.2004 - 03.2006
  • Oversaw adherence to federal, state and company requirements and regulations.
  • Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
  • Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
  • Completed comprehensive physical evaluations to prioritize treatments and make effective nursing assignments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

College of Saint Catherine's
Saint Paul, MN
06.2001

Skills

  • Healthcare operations
  • Insurance practices
  • Interdepartmental collaboration
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Staff supervision

Certification

Infection Control Preventionist- As an Infection preventionist I was responsible for the facilities activities aimed at preventing health-care associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms. I would systematically collect, analyze, and interpret health data in order to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate public health practices.

Public Health Nurse- As a certified PHN I am able to utilize my knowledge to work with other providers of care to plan, develop, and support systems and programs in the community to prevent problems and assist with providing access to care.

Basic Life support for Healthcare providers(CPR and AED)

National Council Certified Dementia Practitioner-As a practitioner of dementia I provide specialized care and guidance to individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in healthcare settings. I am able to educate and train other staff members, caregivers, and families on effective communication techniques, behavioral management, and the progression of dementia. In addition to the above mentioned, I can advocate for the needs and rights of patients with dementia, ensuring they receive high-quality, person-centered care.

Parkinson's Champion trained-Completed comprehensive training focused on understanding Parkinson’s disease progression, best-practice care strategies, communication techniques, medication awareness, mobility support, and fall-prevention interventions to enhance safety and resident well-being.

Timeline

Director of Health Services

Orchards of Minnetonka
01.2024 - Current

Nurse Manager

Covenant Living of Golden Valley
01.2022 - 11.2023

Skilled in Patient Care Coordinator

Navihealth
02.2019 - 12.2022

ADON

Hillcrest of Wayzata
10.2017 - 02.2019

Home Health Registered Nurse

Virtual Home Care
01.2017 - 04.2017

RN Staff Nurse

United Healthcare
10.2008 - 05.2013

Registered Nurse Clinical Manager

Good Shepard Care Center
08.2004 - 03.2006

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

College of Saint Catherine's
Julie Haugaard