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Julie Huffaker

Hurricane

Summary

Accomplished Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Bella Terra Rehabilitation Center, showcasing expertise in clinical leadership and care coordination. Excelled in mentoring staff and leading wound care initiatives, significantly enhancing patient recovery. Renowned for decision-making prowess and rehabilitation skills, adept at fostering professional growth and improving patient outcomes.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Nurse

Bella Terra Rehabilitation Center
06.2020 - Current
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • IV treatments, enteral feedings, diabetic education, care planning, proficiency point click care
  • Mentored and managment of other nurses and CNAS, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
  • Specializing in admissions, discharges, wound care including wound vacs and wound round team.

Charge Nurse

Ensign Group
07.2012 - 06.2020

Admissions, Discharges, Medication management, IV medications, blood draws, wound cares, care plans, enteral feedings, strong communication skills with staff, patients, families and physicians. Preventative Rehabilitative Health returning patients back into the community.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Intermountain Layton Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ

Skills

  • Decision-making
  • Care coordination
  • Clinical leadership
  • Team leadership
  • Head of Wound Tea,
  • Trach/Vent Cares
  • Rehabilitation Skills

Timeline

Charge Nurse

Bella Terra Rehabilitation Center
06.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Intermountain Layton Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020

Charge Nurse

Ensign Group
07.2012 - 06.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Mohave Community College
Julie Huffaker