Julie Ragsdale
Thomaston
Summary
Highly qualified RN with broad experience in critical care, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Upson Regional Medical Center
Thomaston
04.2023 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
RN
WellStar
Griffin
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Charge Nurse
Upson Regional Medical Center
Thomaston
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Charge Nurse
WellStar
Griffin
07.2014 - 07.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA05-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA05-2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Precepting new nurses
- Multitasking Abilities
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient assessments
Timeline
RN
Upson Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
RN
WellStar
11.2021 - 04.2023
Charge Nurse
Upson Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 11.2021
Charge Nurse
WellStar
07.2014 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College