Julie Roberts
Covington,VA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse from Augusta Health, adept in patient assessments and emergency response, demonstrated leadership in managing a team of 10 nurses with a compassionate approach towards patient care. Excelled in medication administration and fostering patient and family advocacy, significantly enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Augusta Health
Fishersville, VA
07.2019 - Current
- Charge Nurse for an LDRP unit, with 10 labor rooms, 8 post partum rooms, and 6 Level 2 NICU beds while managing a team of 10 nurses.
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Clifton Forge, VA05.2019
Skills
- Cervical exams
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Evaluation
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team Coordination
- EMR Systems
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Emergency Response
- High level of autonomy
- Staff Supervision
- Emotional awareness
- HIPAA Education
- Call triaging
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Augusta Health
07.2019 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Dabney S Lancaster Community College