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Julia Barber

Little River

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Fresenius
05.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
  • Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
  • Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care during dialysis treatments.
  • Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Home Health

Aveanna Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
  • Provided care and treatments for medically complex children in home setting
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.


Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Bon Secour St. Francis
03.2020 - 10.2021
  • Performed neurological assessments on patients, documented changes, and communicated with Physicians.
  • Cared for patients after orthopedic surgeries, changed dressings, and removed drains.
  • Monitored vitals, managed treatments, administered medications, and provided care per care plans.
  • Educated, Admitted and discharged patients

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Performs patient assessments/reassessments on a regular basis, documents changes and communicates with Doctor accordingly. Treats patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Monitors and manages various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, blood and blood product transfusions, immunizations, lab collection, wound and ostomy care, drains and catheter insertion.
  • Delivers care to 6 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
  • Answers patient questions and provides take-home materials for further information.
  • Works well with fellow employees and is an active participant in emergency situations such as rapid responses and codes.
  • Assumes Charge nurse role when needed.
  • Adapts to rapidly changing work environment. Floats to multiple Medical Surgical floors and Emergency Department Inpatient holding when need.
  • Trains and mentors new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Dialysis Technician

Pinnacle Health
07.2014 - 12.2017
  • Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.
  • Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
  • Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
  • Monitored and maintained water treatment system. Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
  • Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment. Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
  • Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments.

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Fresenius
01.2010 - 07.2014
  • Initiated and terminated dialysis treatments.
  • Cannulated Grafts/Fistulas and accessed dialysis catheters maintaining infection control.
  • Monitored vitals and communicated changes/abnormalities with Nurses.
  • Collected labs per protocol and administered heparin per orders.
  • Set up to open and closed dialysis unit.
  • Monitored/Managed water treatment systems, troubleshooted machines, mixed acid and bicarb solutions and stocked supplies.
  • Managed appointments for accesses that clotted off or needed cleaned out.
  • Educated patients and Trained new employees

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Anderson University
Anderson, SC
05.2022

Skills

  • Effective clinical decision-making
  • Proficient in prioritizing tasks
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Experience in managing diverse patient care needs

Timeline

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Fresenius
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Home Health

Aveanna Healthcare
10.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Bon Secour St. Francis
03.2020 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

New Hanover Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 03.2020

Dialysis Technician

Pinnacle Health
07.2014 - 12.2017

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Fresenius
01.2010 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Anderson University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College

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