Julie Shoesmith
Registered Nurse
Summary
Seasoned, accomplished and proficient R.N., with diversified Critical Care experience. Spent 15 years as a "Travel Nurse" journeying from Vermont to Hawaii. More recently, delivered 5 years of Urgent Care Nursing until returning to my passion of Emergency Nursing.
The recent closing of an employer, Brandywine Hospital, provided me the opportunity to gain experience in the field of Hospice. I now seek the next chapter of my patient care experience.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse
Hospice and Community Care
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to deliver holistic care to the patient
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and develop appropriate interventions
- Educated patients and families about end-of-life issues such as pain management, symptom control and advance directives
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and other pertinent data points
- Administered medications according to physician orders while adhering to policy guidelines
- Counseled family members on coping strategies related to grief associated with death and dying process
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients at end-of-life stages
- Provided compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients and their families
- Taught primary caregiver skills necessary to care for patient at home.
REGISTERED NURSE/EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Tower Health Brandywine/Reading Hospitals
05.2017 - 02.2023
- Usual Registered Nurse Emergency Department responsibilities of adult and pediatric patients including triage, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, teaching and discharge instruction.
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
05.2015 - 02.2017
- Identified potential risk factors related to patient's health status through assessment and evaluation techniques
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care plans according to established protocols
- Administered intravenous medications, fluids, blood products, antibiotics and other treatments as ordered by physicians
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
- Facilitated timely transfer of critically ill patients from the Emergency Department to Intensive Care Units
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Referred patients to specialized health resources and community agencies for further assistance.
REGISTERED NURSE, Urgent Care
Patient First Urgent Care Center
11.2011 - 06.2015
- Solitary staff RN supervising a 16 bed urgent care involved with triage, assessment, diagnosis, including labs and xray, and treatment of clients in a timely manner
- Required excellent IV skills and cardiac rhythm interpretation with mandatory ACLS and PALS
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
REGISTERED NURSE, Urgent Care
Medexpress Urgent Care Center
04.2010 - 11.2011
- Awesome opportunity involved with opening a brand new company and urgent care to Lancaster
- Solitary RN involved with triage, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients in a convenient fashion.
REGISTERED NURSE, Emergency Department
Lancaster Regional Health
09.2002 - 04.2010
- Relocated from Chicago to Lancaster by Lancaster Regional Medical Center, as a 'shared' ED/RN between Lancaster Regional Medical Center and Community Hospital of Lancaster
- Another awesome opportunity launching a brand new, built from the ground up hospital: Heart of Lancaster.
RN/CHARGE/STAFF/ED
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
01.1998 - 04.2002
- Usual ED/RN responsibilities including triage, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clients in a busy Chicago suburban communication resource center for the southern suburbs
- Obtained Emergency Communications Radio Nurse Certification, as well as Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course and Trauma Nurse Core Course Certifications.
TRAVEL RN
Cross Country TravCorps
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Methodist Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Naples Community Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Michigan Capital Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Borgess Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
John F. Kennedy Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Gulfport Memorial Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
West Suburban Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
NorthShore Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Carle Foundation Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Michael Reese Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Loyola University Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Northridge Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Sacred Heart Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Hendrick Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Kuakini Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Trippler Army Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Mission Bay Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Oregon Health Sciences university Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Madigan Army Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Mason General Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Springfield Hospital
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Little Company of Mary Hospital School of Nursing
Chicago, Illinois01.2001
No Degree - Nursing
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, Utah 05.2001 -
Skills
Self motivated and directed with astute judgement skills
Matured, flexible, and veteran RN
Highly proficient with triage, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of ED clients
Profound decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Tremendous technical and transcribing skills
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Trauma Nursing
Emergency Triage
Emergency Triage
EKG Interpretation
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Travel Experience
- Cross Country TravCorps, Boca Raton, FL, Indianapolis, IN, SICU/CVICU/Heart/Lung Transplant
- Naples Community Hospital, Naples, FL, SICU
- Michigan Capital Medical Center, Lansing, MI, SICU
- Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI, SICU/CVICU
- John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Atlantis, FL, MICU
- Gulfport Memorial Hospital, Gulfport, MS, ICU/CCU
- West Suburban Medical Center, Oak Park, IL, SICU
- Northshore Hospital, Miami, FL, ICU/CCU
- Carle Foundation Hospital, Champagne/Urbana, IL, ED/Level 1 Trauma Center
- Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, IL, ICU
- Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, SICU/CVICU/Heart and Bone Marrow Transplant
- Northridge Hospital, Northridge, CA, SICU
- Sacred Heart Hospital, Eugene, OR, ICU/CCU
- Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene, TX, ICU/CCU
- Kuakini Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, ICU/CCU
- Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, ICU/CCU
- Mission Bay Hospital, San Diego, CA, ICU
- Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital, Portland, OR, ICU
- Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA, ICU
- Mason General Hospital, Shelton, WA, ICU/CCU
- Springfield Hospital, Springfield, VT, ICU/CCU
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse
Hospice and Community Care
05.2023 - 03.2024
REGISTERED NURSE/EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Tower Health Brandywine/Reading Hospitals
05.2017 - 02.2023
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
05.2015 - 02.2017
REGISTERED NURSE, Urgent Care
Patient First Urgent Care Center
11.2011 - 06.2015
REGISTERED NURSE, Urgent Care
Medexpress Urgent Care Center
04.2010 - 11.2011
REGISTERED NURSE, Emergency Department
Lancaster Regional Health
09.2002 - 04.2010
No Degree - Nursing
Western Governor's University
05.2001 -
RN/CHARGE/STAFF/ED
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
01.1998 - 04.2002
TRAVEL RN
Cross Country TravCorps
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Methodist Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Naples Community Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Michigan Capital Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Borgess Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
John F. Kennedy Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Gulfport Memorial Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
West Suburban Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
NorthShore Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Carle Foundation Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Michael Reese Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Loyola University Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Northridge Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Sacred Heart Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Hendrick Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Kuakini Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Trippler Army Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Mission Bay Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Oregon Health Sciences university Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Madigan Army Medical Center
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Mason General Hospital
REGISTERED NURSE, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Springfield Hospital
Diploma - Nursing
Little Company of Mary Hospital School of Nursing