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Julia Gladstone

Solvang,CA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Santa Ynez Cottage Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in training and mentoring staff, fostering a positive environment while ensuring high-quality care delivery.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Santa Ynez Cottage Hospital
10.2019 - Current
  • 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.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Unit Coordinator

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
03.2008 - 10.2019
  • Handled confidential patient information with discretion, adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect privacy rights.
  • Trained new Unit Coordinators on unit-specific protocols, contributing to overall team proficiency in delivering exceptional patient care experiences.
  • Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage.
  • Managed medical emergencies calmly and effectively while activating appropriate codes according to hospital policy; ensuring prompt response from specialized personnel.

Manager/Bookkeeper

Cava Restaurant
04.2004 - 04.2008
  • Improved invoice processing efficiency by implementing an automated system for tracking expenses and payments.
  • Assisted in the development of long-term financial plans by providing thorough analysis of company performance indicators.
  • Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and business expense processing.
  • Trained junior bookkeeping staff members on proper accounting techniques, promoting consistency and adherence to established policies throughout the department.

Education

Nursing

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
06-2013

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments

Accomplishments

Santa Barbara City College Skills Competency Award in Certified Nursing Assistant- Dec 2019


Santa Barbara City College Skills Competency Award in Emergency Medical Technician- Dec 2009

Affiliations

  • Registered Nurse Licensure: June 24th, 2013
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS): American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ALCS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • American Nurse Association Member
  • Student Nursing Association: Santa Babara City College

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Santa Ynez Cottage Hospital
10.2019 - Current

Unit Coordinator

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
03.2008 - 10.2019

Manager/Bookkeeper

Cava Restaurant
04.2004 - 04.2008

Nursing

Santa Barbara City College
Julia Gladstone