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Julia Chavis

South Chesterfield

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 10 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 10+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Organized LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Seasoned LPN with expertise in patient care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Department Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
03.2014 - Current
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing

Medical Careers Institute
Midlothian, VA
07.2004

Medical Assistance

Beta Tech
9210 Arboretum Parkway, Suite 250 Richmond Va.
05.1998

Certified Nursing Assistance

Rappannock Community College
Warsaw, Va 22572
10.1987

High School Diploma -

Northumberland High School
Heathsville, VA
08.1981

Skills

  • EMR Systems
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Healthcare Platforms
  • Documenting Incidents
  • Transcribing Orders
  • EKG Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Time Management
  • Patient Triaging
  • IV Insertion
  • Writing Reports
  • Documenting Intake
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Instructing
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Hygiene Support
  • Inventory Assessments
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Monitoring
  • Assisting Physicians
  • Medical Records Management
  • HIPAA Protocols
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Charting and Recording
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Caregiving Skills
  • Documenting Vital Signs
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Active Listening
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Counting Narcotics
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Immunization Administration
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Sample Collection
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Software
  • Patient Assessments
  • Behavioral Assessment
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Certified in Wound Care through VA.
  • Preceptor 10+
  • Ambassador

Timeline

LPN

Department Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
03.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing

Medical Careers Institute

Medical Assistance

Beta Tech

Certified Nursing Assistance

Rappannock Community College

High School Diploma -

Northumberland High School
Julia Chavis