Julie Sims
Enterpise ,AL
Summary
Reliable Nurse enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Eddie D. Bradshaw
05.2018 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Instructional Aide
Samson Elementary School
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
- Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
Mental Health Patient Care Technician
Wiregrass Medical Center
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
Paralegal Assistant
Brock And Stout Law Office
06.2014 - 10.2017
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
- Researched, monitored and informed firm of legal and industry developments and trends and articulated effects on practice and clients.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Floor Manager
Dillards Department Store
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed team of 30 employees to maintain smooth-running operations of shop floor.
- Managed store inventory and stock levels to maintain availability of products.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Orthopedic Patient Care Technician
Flowers Hospital
01.2008 - 10.2011
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
PN Degree - License Practical Nurse
Enterprise State Community College
Enterprise, AL 01.2023 - 12.2023
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Computer Skills
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Multicultural Awareness
- Patient Advocacy
Timeline
PN Degree - License Practical Nurse
Enterprise State Community College
01.2023 - 12.2023
Instructional Aide
Samson Elementary School
10.2018 - 08.2021
Elderly Caregiver
Eddie D. Bradshaw
05.2018 - Current
Mental Health Patient Care Technician
Wiregrass Medical Center
10.2017 - 08.2018
Paralegal Assistant
Brock And Stout Law Office
06.2014 - 10.2017
Floor Manager
Dillards Department Store
01.2011 - 01.2013
Orthopedic Patient Care Technician
Flowers Hospital
01.2008 - 10.2011