Julie Matteau RN

. Managing day to day disciplines such as RPN's, PSW's dietary, activities and environmental services within the facility ensuring the 374 residents received the highest level of care.

• Conducted comprehensive assessments of geriatric patients to develop individualized care plans, worked handed in hand with BSO, alzheimer's society, and closely with the residents and their family members.
• Managed acute and long-term medical needs of the residents in collaboration with primary care providers along with our palliative care / end of life physicians.
• Reduced hospital readmissions / transfers for the residents through diligent monitoring and timely interventions..
• Reduced hospital readmissions for elderly patients through diligent monitoring and timely interventions.
• Performed physical examination, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and documented observations and results in residents chart.
• strong interpersonal skills, compassionate and understanding when engaging with residents, their families, staff and physcians.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with established protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Assessed patient conditions and documented changes in electronic health records for accuracy.
• Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies.
• Provided hands on acute care to ages ranging from newborn to the elderly patients with multiple comorbidities in a fast paced environment.
• Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
• Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.

. I am fortunate to have received employment at Sault Area Hospital immediately upon completion of my studies. The many years working within the hospital has shaped me into the nurse I am today. I spent years developing my assessment skills, how to work and adapt under constant pressure with the ever changing obstacles nursing has to face.

I learned to care for all levels of patients from the newly delivered newborn to holding the hand of your elderly patient as they take their last breath.

Over the last 25 + years, I have evolved and am fortunate for all my experiences have led me to be the caring and compassionate nurse I am so know for.