Julia Crawford
Mobile,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
North Mobile Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
4525 St. Stephens Rd. Eight Mile, Al 251-452-0996
03.2024 - Current
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
LPN Charge Nurse
Jackson County Detention Center
65 Bruce Evans Dr, Pascagoula, MS 228-769-3211
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
LPN Charge Nurse
Mobile County Metro Jail
450 St. Emanuel St. Mobile, AL 251-574-6412
04.2020 - 12.2023
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, ALCertificate - Practical Nursing
Reid State Technical College
Evergreen, AL01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL05.2024
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Assessments
- Health Education
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication and IV administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Epic Systems
- Patient triaging
- Pediatric Care
- Intake and discharge
- Patient Charting
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nursing - 2-074595-MSL
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED- 225416629478
Timeline
Charge Nurse
North Mobile Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Jackson County Detention Center
01.2023 - 02.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Mobile County Metro Jail
04.2020 - 12.2023
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Coastal Alabama Community College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Reid State Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College