Julieann Yerkes
Holbrook,NY
Summary
Extensive nursing background in various settings. Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Detail oriented with excellent clinical, organizational, and analytical skills. Strong interpersonal and group communication skills. Thrive on positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2023 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Nurse Educator
Gurwin Jewish Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.2014 - 08.2023
- Responsible for the planning, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of educational activities within the nursing department to address specific clinical topics
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
- Served as a subject matter expert in clinical practice areas, offering specialized instruction to enhance skill sets among nurses.
- Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures.
- Streamlined orientation processes for new hires, ensuring timely integration into clinical settings.
Nurse Manager
Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
07.2012 - 05.2014
- Managed clinical and administrative operations of a 40 bed long term unit with respiratory sub-specialty
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Provided a strong leadership presence and influenced positive team building qualities within the interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest level of care
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
Staff Nurse
Gurwin Jewish Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
11.2003 - 07.2012
- Provided direct, quality care to ventilator dependent residents
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Monitored and evaluated residents’ physical and emotional response to nursing and respiratory care
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
Staff Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Float nurse for all units– Med/Surg, ER, Critical Care Units
- Provided comprehensive patient-focused care, from admission to discharge, across all specialties
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Staff Nurse–Orthopedic/Step-down Trauma Unit
Jersey Shore Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Staff nurse with relief charge nurse responsibilities
- Provided standard nursing procedures from admission to discharge with focus on orthopedic nursing, pre and post operative care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.1997
Wound Care Education Institute
01.2015
Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC)
04.2024
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Clinical assessment
- Professional Development
- Long-Term Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- Nurse Education and Training
- Strong Work Ethic
- Effective Multitasking
- Policy Development
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2023 - Current
Nurse Educator
Gurwin Jewish Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.2014 - 08.2023
Nurse Manager
Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
07.2012 - 05.2014
Staff Nurse
Gurwin Jewish Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
11.2003 - 07.2012
Staff Nurse
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2003
Staff Nurse–Orthopedic/Step-down Trauma Unit
Jersey Shore Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Adelphi University
Wound Care Education Institute
Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC)
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