Julie Tidwell
Sylacauga,AL
Summary
Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Have been with present employer for last 20 years on the Physical Rehab Unit in various nurse roles.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager Physical Rehab Unit
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
06.2019 - Current
- Verified legibility of patient clinical notes and updates prior to review by primary physicians.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
Clinical Educator Rehab Unit
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes, and clinical logs.
- Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Admissions Registered Nurse
Brookwood Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
11.2013 - 05.2017
- Assessed new patients' care plans and administered prescribed medications and treatments.
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
- Attended in-house trainings and continuing education classes.
- Settled incoming patients into rooms and verified adequacy of medical supplies and treatment equipment.
- Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in electronic charts.
- Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Rehab Nurse Manager
Brookwood Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
01.2008 - 11.2013
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Worked at least 24 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
RN Supervisor Physical Rehab Unit
Brookwood Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
02.2004 - 01.2008
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
RN Staff Nurse Physical Rehab Unit
Brookwood Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
11.2001 - 02.2004
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN Staff Nurse
Coosa Valley Home Health
Sylacauga, AL
09.1991 - 11.2001
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
RN Staff Nurse
Brookwood Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
09.1982 - 09.1991
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
RN Staff Nurse
Sylacauga Hospital
Sylacauga, AL
06.1980 - 09.1982
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sylacauga Hospital School of Nursing
Sylacauga, AL05.1980
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Care Coordination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Procedure Assistance
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Decision Making
- Patient Care Oversight
- Accurate Documentation
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
RN Case Manager Physical Rehab Unit
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Clinical Educator Rehab Unit
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
05.2017 - 06.2019
Admissions Registered Nurse
Brookwood Medical Center
11.2013 - 05.2017
Rehab Nurse Manager
Brookwood Medical Center
01.2008 - 11.2013
RN Supervisor Physical Rehab Unit
Brookwood Medical Center
02.2004 - 01.2008
RN Staff Nurse Physical Rehab Unit
Brookwood Medical Center
11.2001 - 02.2004
RN Staff Nurse
Coosa Valley Home Health
09.1991 - 11.2001
RN Staff Nurse
Brookwood Medical Center
09.1982 - 09.1991
RN Staff Nurse
Sylacauga Hospital
06.1980 - 09.1982
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sylacauga Hospital School of Nursing