Julie Short
Houston Anesthesia Services
Waller,TX
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse focused on patient education and safety. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement effective care strategies that enhanced patient satisfaction. Leveraged strong time management and problem-solving skills to drive team success and support organizational growth.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 9 Months- Collaborated with surgical teams to develop and implement effective anesthesia plans.
- Educated patients and families on anesthesia protocols and post-operative care instructions.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting health histories and medication administration accurately.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy of patient records and compliance with regulations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing overall safety standards within the practice setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- 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.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
8 Years 3 Months- Coordinated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans effectively.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal recovery conditions.
- Streamlined preoperative assessments, improving efficiency of patient intake processes.
- Evaluated patients' post-operative conditions, ensuring timely interventions when necessary.
- Led quality assurance initiatives that enhanced compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
8 Years 1 Month- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients, promoting trust and adherence to treatment plans.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans effectively.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal recovery conditions.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
- Awarded Nursing Faculty Award
- Certificate of Recognition for demonstrating overall excellence within the Allegany College of Maryland Nursing Program.
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Skills
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Medical documentation
Patient evaluation
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Patient advocacy
Patient counseling
Data collection
Medical records management
Team coordination
Complex Problem-solving
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Provider
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Houston Anesthesia Services
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Houston Anesthesia Services
09.2015 - 12.2023Read More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Encompass Pediatrics Home Health
08.2007 - 09.2015Read More
Allegany College of Maryland
Associate of Science from Nursing
Read More
Lonestar College
Associate of Science from Vocational Nursing
Read More