Julie Tucker
Decatur,USA
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Practitioner with 15 years experience. Specializing in managing Diabetic and Endocrine patients. Proficient in analyzing and adjusting a variety of insulin pumps such as Omnipod, Tandem, and Medtronic, as well as utilizing Continuous Glucose Monitors, Cequr, Inpen, VGO and other diabetic devices to enhance glycemic control. Demonstrates exceptional patient satisfaction scores and consistently surpasses performance benchmarks. Proven leader in providing top-notch care and improving patient outcomes in the field of diabetes management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Ascension Borgess Diabetes and Endocrine Center
11.2021 - Current
- Manage a large panel of diabetic and endocrine patients.
- Improve glycemic control with the most up to date and guideline specific medications and equipment.
- Develop and educate patients on their individualized plan of care to manage their multiple chronic disease processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
Nurse Practitioner
Ascension Borgess Cardiothoracic Surgery
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Manage cardiothoracic patients preoperatively and postoperatively.
- Educate patients on coronary artery bypass graft surgery and thoracic surgeries.
- Read and interpreted imaging and cardiac catheterizations with the surgeons and develop a plan of care
- Discharge inpatients and perform follow up care.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Opus Internal Medicine
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Health Center
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Use subjective, objective, assessment and plan to develop a treatment plan for panel of over 1000 patients. Collaborate with supervising physician and coordinate the care of our patients with multidisciplinary team members to provide excellent patient care for adult and children patients. Manage economically, medically and psychologically challenging patients in a high volume, underserved environment. Manage acute and chronic illnesses.
Case Manager ED
Bronson Methodist Hospital
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Facilitated home health care services, senior services and other community resources for patients and families
Practice Clinical Care Coordinator
Bronson Internal Medicine Downtown
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Planned and designed the outpatient clinical care coordinator role.
- Chaired Transitional Care committee.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and coordination of post-acute care services.
- Served as a liaison between patients, providers, insurers, and community resources to ensure optimal service delivery throughout the continuum of care.
Cardiac Clinical Supervisor
Borgess Visiting Nurses
06.2010 - 02.2013
- Provided Supervision to registered nurses and home health aides.
- Developed and implemented guidelines for nursing care through evidenced based research.
- Conducted orientation classes for Cardiac medications, ECG interpretation, Cardiac Surgical Rehabilitation and HF
- Planned and designed the Congestive Heart Failure Care Pathway.
- Implemented the Telehealth Monitoring System.
- Preparation and participation in first Joint Commission Survey.
Care Manager
Borgess Visiting Nurses
05.2007 - 06.2010
- Implemented patient care in the home care setting including wounds, cardiac, oncology, Intravenous drugsDiabetes, Orthopedic, tracheostomy, and COPD patients. Managed patient care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Provided Hospice care and education to patients and families.
Pre-Op/PACU nurse
Borgess Medical Center
06.2005 - 05.2007
- Provided high quality patient care to surgical patients. Served on the research committee to develop initiative for improved patient care. Mentored registered nursing students from a local community college during their clinical experiences. Proficient in ECG monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring and implementing change in care when needed. Charge nurse overseeing approximately ten to twelve employees.
Cardiac Surgical Nurse
Borgess Medical Center
02.2001 - 06.2005
- Responsible for monitoring and weaning mechanically ventilated patients administer emergency and cardiovascular medications Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring and EKG monitoring Managing and participating in a Code with ACLS certified.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing with Honors - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Goshen College
Goshen, IN05.2010
Associate Degree - Nursing
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO12.2001
Associate Degree - General Education
Colorado Mountain College
Breckenridge, CO05.1995
Skills
- Clinical treatment and education of Diabetic and Endocrine patients using guideline specific data
- Proficient in analyzing and adjusting pump settings for various insulin pumps and CGM data analyzing
- Interprofessional collaboration with healthcare professionals
- Proficient in Epic, Cerner and Athena software
Certification
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nursing Credentialing Center
- (2015)
- Registered Nurse Practitioner- State of Michigan
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), American Heart Association
- Nexplanon Insertion, Merck Clinical Training Program
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2013-present
- STS Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2019-2021
- American Nurses Association 2001-2006
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society 2013-2015
- Professional Nurse Practice Committee Co-Chair 2011-2013
- Ethics Committee 2009-2011
- HH-CAPHS Committee 2010-2011
- Bridging Transition Committee 2013-2014
- Motivational Interviewing Training 2013
- MIPCT Care Management Training 2013
- ACLS 2002-2008
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Ascension Borgess Diabetes and Endocrine Center
11.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Ascension Borgess Cardiothoracic Surgery
09.2019 - 11.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner
Opus Internal Medicine
05.2018 - 09.2019
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Health Center
12.2015 - 05.2018
Case Manager ED
Bronson Methodist Hospital
02.2015 - 12.2015
Practice Clinical Care Coordinator
Bronson Internal Medicine Downtown
02.2013 - 03.2015
Cardiac Clinical Supervisor
Borgess Visiting Nurses
06.2010 - 02.2013
Care Manager
Borgess Visiting Nurses
05.2007 - 06.2010
Pre-Op/PACU nurse
Borgess Medical Center
06.2005 - 05.2007
Cardiac Surgical Nurse
Borgess Medical Center
02.2001 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Goshen College
Associate Degree - Nursing
Community College of Denver
Associate Degree - General Education
Colorado Mountain College
Master of Science in Nursing with Honors - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
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