JULIE THACKER
Harrodsburg
Summary
Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in primary care, women's health, and pediatric care. Proven ability to enhance patient health outcomes through tailored treatment plans and effective patient education. Strong clinical skills focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Expertise in preventive care and chronic disease management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Mercer County Health Department
Harrodsburg
06.2024 - Current
- Administered extensive primary care services for varied patient demographic, integrating preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment.
- Guided patients regarding disease prevention, medication management, and self-care strategies to foster long-term health
- Participated in continuing education and professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in nursing practice.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
- Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations.
- Participated in quality assurance activities such as chart reviews and performance improvement initiatives.
- Managed chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma through personalized care plans.
- Provided counseling and support for patients dealing with mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations and health assessments on patients across all age groups.
- Administered vaccines and provided guidance on immunization schedules for children and adults.
- Managed women's health needs, including family planning, prenatal care, and menopause management.
- Provided patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance, and the management of chronic conditions.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems for documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health
Lexington
11.2018 - 05.2024
- Delivered compassionate and proficient nursing care in fast-paced hospital environment, specializing in Medical Intensive Care Unit as Charge Nurse and Staff Nurse
- Manage nursing personnel in unit to promote efficient operations and patient outcomes
- Enhancing patient care through strategic guidance and effective leadership
- Evaluated, strategized, executed, and analyzed patient care while conducting patient education for entire patient population
- Partnered with Physicians and Nurse Practitioners to develop integrated care plan
- Ensured patient safety, upheld patient care standards, and adhered to hospital and unit policies and procedures.
- Comprehensive resource for Keo-feed placement and Rapid Response/Code Team
- Specialized in hemodynamic stability involving CRRT, Arctic Sun, RotoProne therapy, Swan-Ganz catheters, balloon pumps, wound vac therapy, and arterial/central lines.
- Cultivates a professional atmosphere and constructive attitude with coworkers, enhancing team nursing effectiveness
- Exhibits pharmaceutical expertise to ensure safe patient care in ICU
- Expertise in utilization of oxygen delivery systems including nasal cannula, venturi mask, non-rebreather mask, high flow nasal cannula, biPAP, cPAP, and ventilator
- Demonstrates skilled application of equipment including IV catheters, pump systems, NG tubes, foley catheters, ostomy bags, port-a-cath, restraints, lift equipment, and blood product administration.
Registered Nurse
University of Kentucky
Lexington
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: Where nursing care is delivered in a complex environment that supports the trifold mission of patient care, education, and research.
- Providing cutting-edge patient care while fostering nursing development
- Specialized in operation of left ventricular assist device – LVAD equipment models
- Provided post-operative patient care for heart and lung transplant recipients, including medication management and rehabilitation
- Achieved successful conclusion of Nurse Residency program
- Delivered patient care for post open heart procedures including CABG, mitral valve replacements, CHF exacerbations, cystic fibrosis, and heart failure.
- Facilitated management of cardiac rehab and wellness program
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Family planning
- Women's health
- Acute health problems
- Patient Assessment
- Compassion
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Patient Education
- Collaborative Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Primary Care
- Diagnostic Test Interpretation
- Strong Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
References
- Leeann Spivey, APRN, 502-598-1176
- Oneida Helton-Peck, APRN, 502-510-7001
- Elizabeth Grider, APRN, 502-598-9752
- Makenzie Record, APRN, 859-612-8147
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Mercer County Health Department
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health
11.2018 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
University of Kentucky
05.2017 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
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