JULIE THOMAS
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
A Registered Nurse (RN) with 30 years of experience in diverse areas of medicine including operating room,cardiac surgical unit,medical telemetry and step down unit with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
2014.01 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses,, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
1998.11 - 2023.09
- Proficient in facilitating physician orders,conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures,defining appropriate treatment plans,interventions and monitoring status.
- Caring and preparing patients for open heart surgeries like CABG,valve and heart transplants,LVAD,cardiac catheterization and pacemaker
- Performing clinical tasks according to hospital policies
- Motivating leader,experienced in training new staffs and perform as charge nurse.
- Possess administrative skills in scheduling admissions and discharges.
- Resourcefully evaluate problems and develop executive proactive solutions.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Madras Medical Mission Hospital
1994.06 - 1996.09
- Joined as an operating room RN ,which is an institute of Cardiovascular Diseases.
- Within a few months was in the list of one of the best scrub nurses
- Assisted more than 500 open heart surgeries including adult and pediatric surgeries and over 100 closed heart surgeries.
- Well versed with organization of operating room and various sterilization techniques.
- Oriented new staff nurses and students
- Due to excellence in work was honored to be a part of heart transplant team in the institution.
- Specially posted to be one of the main scrub nurses for a special procedure named Trans Myocardial Revascularizations ,which was introduced first in the institution and has assisted over 50 cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
SRI RAMAKRISHNA COLLEGE OF NURSING
INDIA05.1994
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient Management
- Precepting
- Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical judgment
Certification
CERTIFICATIONS:
- PCCN CURRENT
- CPR CURRENT
- ACLS CURRENT
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
2014.01 - Current
Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
1998.11 - 2023.09
Registered Nurse
Madras Medical Mission Hospital
1994.06 - 1996.09
Bachelor of Science - BSN
SRI RAMAKRISHNA COLLEGE OF NURSING
CERTIFICATIONS:
- PCCN CURRENT
- CPR CURRENT
- ACLS CURRENT
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