Julie Worthy
Lorain,OH
Summary
Driven, hardworking, and veteran Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring, and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise, and emergency response experience. Bringing 23-year record of success in nursing and desiring nursing educator position with award-winning facility.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Unit Nurse Manager
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Lorain, Ohio
10.2018 - Current
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Managed team of 6-10 employees, created effective staff assignments, assigned admissions, assisted with discharges if needed, performed effective rapid response/code blue documentation.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
RN, Intermediate Care Unit
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Lorain, Ohio
03.2012 - 10.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Clinical Care Coordinator
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Lorain, Ohio
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Oversaw quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards
ER Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Lorain, Ohio
05.2008 - 01.2010
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN-Ortho/Neuro Unit
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Lorain, Ohio
11.2006 - 05.2008
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
- Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Adhered to ANA Code of Ethics for nurses and maintained confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters to protect human and legal rights of patient and family.
- Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Avon Oaks Caring Community
Avon, Ohio
10.2000 - 11.2006
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to the attention of physicians.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using E-Mar.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering glucometer tests, taking temperature and blood pressure, and dressing wounds.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 36 to 45 patients per day in a 45-bed unit
LPN Charge Nurse
Oak Hills Nursing Home
Lorain, Ohio
06.1998 - 10.2000
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Collaborated with RN on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering glucometer tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 35 to 45 patients per day in 45-bed unit
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, OH12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH05.2006
Certificate of Proficiency - Practical Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH03.1998
Skills
- Staff leadership
- Discharge Planning
- Staff assignments
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic charting expertise
- Patient education and advocacy
- Occupancy strategies
- Staff Management
- Patient education and counseling
- Immunizations
- Team Building
- Medication dispensing
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Associate Unit Nurse Manager
Bon Secours Mercy Health
10.2018 - Current
RN, Intermediate Care Unit
Bon Secours Mercy Health
03.2012 - 10.2018
Clinical Care Coordinator
Bon Secours Mercy Health
03.2010 - 03.2012
ER Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
05.2008 - 01.2010
RN-Ortho/Neuro Unit
Bon Secours Mercy Health
11.2006 - 05.2008
LPN Charge Nurse
Avon Oaks Caring Community
10.2000 - 11.2006
LPN Charge Nurse
Oak Hills Nursing Home
06.1998 - 10.2000
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Certificate of Proficiency - Practical Nursing
Lorain County Community College