Julieta Jones
Blue Island,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination within fast-paced environments. Expertise in recognizing changes in patient health conditions and responding effectively, consistently delivering individualized care and promoting well-being through education on self-care techniques. Proven ability to manage and supervise care staff, streamline safety protocols, and foster trusting relationships with diverse patient populations to enhance satisfaction and outcomes. Committed to collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide exceptional support and adapt to evolving patient needs, ensuring high-quality care across various settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/BSN / Supervisor
Faith Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
- Assist with planning and executing patient care plan, incident reporting.
- Communicates information to patients, families, nursing, and medical staff, including physicians, as necessary.
- Collaborate with physicians and the agency in patient care planning, management, and implementation.
- Ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and policies established by the organization.
- Assist and participates in the development, organization and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of nursing care in accordance with the goals of the nursing team.
- Confers with the Director of Nursing in assessing the quality of nursing care being delivered and recognizes the need for improving or changing nursing practices.
- Assists with the development, direction, participation, and evaluation of the orientation program for nursing personnel.
- Makes daily rounds to evaluate customer care, the progress of individual employees, monitor nursing practices, and assist personnel with nursing and educational needs.
- Remains cognizant of legal aspects of nursing practice, as well as government regulations; demonstrates this in teaching, supervision, and evaluation of resident care.
- Performs or supervises the performance of Nursing Staff for the last 8 years.
- Serves as a liaison with all therapists: physical, occupational, and speech.
- Assures that the resident’s individualized care plan is followed and participates in Resident Care Plan Committee.
- Acts as on-call nursing clinical resource person, as scheduled.
- Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse/BSN / Supervisor
Best Home Healthcare
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Provide direct supervision and leadership to 12 nursing staff and 10 Physical Therapists, and 6 Axxess care within the department or service line.
- Coordinate day-to-day clinical operations, including patient flow, staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Ensure consistent delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate patient care aligned with organizational policies and evidence-based practices.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical policies and procedures.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide mentorship and coaching, and support ongoing professional development of clinical staff.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state regulations).
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
RN Staff Nurse
Caring Shepherds Healthcare INC
03.2019 - 12.2023
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon assessment to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications for 10 plus years.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
License Practical Nurse
Continuum Pediatrics, Rolling Meadows, IL
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Perform various clinical procedures and assist doctors as needed for the last 10 plus years.
- Assist in delivering healthcare through patient assessments, interventions, and monitoring.
- Administer medications to the patients and monitor and document the effectiveness of all medications.
- Manage and review medical records for accuracy.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for residents.
- Private Duty Care (Pediatrics)
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gateway Home Healthcare, Matteson, IL
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Assessed and Intervened when patients encountered Autonomic Dysreflexia.
- Assisted residents with ADLs and transferring as needed.
- Obtained Vital Signs as per facility policy.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios for 3 years.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical con
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures for 10 plus years.
License Practical Nurse
87th Renaissance, Chicago, IL
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked with Rehab Department in scheduling patient's physical therapy, compliance and response to the prescribed treatment, and overall rehabilitation progress.
- Worked with patients that had substance abuse problems.
- Charted on the daily progress of the patient.
- Collaborate with facility providers to develop care plans for high-risk patients.
- Responsible for patient care plans and educating patients and their families. Update Care plan as needed. Manage and supervise care.
- Collaborate with physicians and the agency in patient care planning, management, and implementation.
- Evaluate and document individual therapeutic programs' progress and make modifications, perform administrative task and scheduling.
- Serve as resource for families, member, and staff. Triage as needed, incident reporting.
- Act as the patient advocate for 10 plus years responding to and working to resolve patient concerns or barriers.
- Provides Care Navigator activities for the continuum of care to facilitate and promote high quality, cost-effective outcomes for patients and focus on the whole patient and care delivery coordination.
- Direct the day-to-day activities of the nursing assistants.
- Complete required record keeping upon resident admission, discharge, transfer; chart and document per facility policy.
- Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician and perform other drug administration functions per established policies.
- Make daily rounds of unit and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Provides nursing care to patients, may include standard of care procedures, medication administration and adherence assessments, adverse event assessment documentation, and various clinical assessments.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Education
Masters Leadership and Administration -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09-2025
Bachelor of science in Nursing - undefined
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03-2023
Associates Science in Nursing - undefined
Rasmussen University
Mokena, IL02-2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
CAAN Academy
Matteson, IL02-2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Axxess Home Health Software
- Recording vital signs
- Responding to emergencies
- Leadership and Management
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Team Player
- Multitasking
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient care planning
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Infection control measures
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Wound care
- HIPAA education
- Long-term care
- Professional bedside manner
- Home care
- Administering immunizations
- Case management
- Patient relations
- OSHA safety expert
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- License Practical Nursing
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
Timeline
Registered Nurse/BSN / Supervisor
Best Home Healthcare
04.2025 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse/BSN / Supervisor
Faith Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Caring Shepherds Healthcare INC
03.2019 - 12.2023
License Practical Nurse
Continuum Pediatrics, Rolling Meadows, IL
01.2015 - 12.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gateway Home Healthcare, Matteson, IL
07.2014 - 12.2016
License Practical Nurse
87th Renaissance, Chicago, IL
05.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of science in Nursing - undefined
Capella University
Associates Science in Nursing - undefined
Rasmussen University
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
CAAN Academy
Masters Leadership and Administration -
Capella University