JULIE JARVIS
Registered Nurse
Candler,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
ABC Pediatrics of Asheville
11.2021 - Current
- Managed approximately 50 incoming calls, emails, and patient portal messages from patients
- Supervised a triage team of approximately 8 RN's
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
Registered Nurse, Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Mission Health
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Managed the critical care of 2 patients at a time
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after evaluating physician medical regimens
- Conducted ongoing assessments to assess mental health needs and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to create, implement, manage, and modify individualized care plans
- Acted quickly in situations that threatened the unit's safety and security, implementing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate the situation
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans, and I used electronic charting systems to track all patient interactions and interventions
- Advocated for patients in my care and implemented prescribed treatment strategies using firsthand knowledge and clinical expertise
- Checked life support equipment on a regular basis and made necessary adjustments to maintain optimal patient conditions
- Gave medications and treatments to patients and tracked their responses while collaborating with healthcare teams to adjust treatment plans
- Provided exceptional care and support to people recovering from serious injuries and dealing with chronic illnesses
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to improve performance and safety
- Promoted patient and family comfort in order to improve healing and eliminate non-compliance issues during difficult recoveries
- Took advantage of opportunities for feedback and process improvement to create a safer and healthier environment while also increasing patient satisfaction
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and assisting patients in regaining or improving coping abilities to prevent further disability
Registered Nurse, Pulmonary Medical Progressive Care Unit
Mission Hospital
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications using complex charting system in order to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and planned the next steps
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Followed strict safety precautions by calculating the correct dosages before administering medications
- Gave patients, families, and caregivers information on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle choices
- Gave patients the tools and knowledge they needed for a quick and long-term recovery
- Looked after patients in a 30-bed unit, assisting fellow nurses in providing excellent care to patients
- Vaccinated patients to protect them from diseases such as measles, pneumonia, influenza, and other serious illnesses
- Promoted patient and family comfort in order to improve healing and eliminate non-compliance issues during difficult recoveries
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to better understand conditions and modify treatment plans
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC05-2016
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chart updating
- Lab result interpretation
- Precepting
- Coordinating referrals
- Family education
- Medication and IV administration
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Nursing plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient education and counseling
- Preventive health
- Patient monitoring
- Staff supervision
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ABC Pediatrics of Asheville
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Mission Health
10.2017 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Pulmonary Medical Progressive Care Unit
Mission Hospital
07.2016 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
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