Julie Starr
Emmett,ID
Summary
With extensive experience at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, I've honed skills in IV and PICC line management and demonstrated exceptional nursing staff leadership. My proactive approach in neonatal and critical care settings has significantly improved patient outcomes, showcasing my ability to blend technical expertise with compassionate advocacy for patients and their families. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Transport RN
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Acted as transport coordinator for NICU transport team. Working with medical staff and transport agencies. Trained and maintained skills with transport team. Kept records from transport and developed changes to best serve patients.
Educator
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
- Teach NRP to new certifications and renewals. Providing updated information and process for preforming NRP.
- Teach STABLE to new certifications and renewals. Providing updated information and process changes to stabilizing patients for transport.
NICU RN
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
07.2009 - Current
- Assessed, evaluated, and cares for neonate patients. Delivered outstanding patient care in level 3 critical care units.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Charge Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - Current
- Charge RN on Medical Unit, Charge RN on NICU Unit.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
RN Float Pool
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
12.2007 - 07.2009
- Provided direct patient care in medical units throughout the hospital.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Acted as resource nurse to all units for hospital, providing patient care where needed.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
07.2003 - 12.2007
- Managed caseload of 6-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health Sciences University
La Grande, OR06-2003
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- IV management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient care
- Patient monitoring
- Newborn education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Newborn care
- Medication and IV administration
- IV drug therapy management
- IV and PICC certified
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- STABLE
Timeline
NICU Transport RN
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
Educator
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
NICU RN
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
07.2009 - Current
RN Float Pool
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
12.2007 - 07.2009
Charge Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
07.2003 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health Sciences University
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