Nurse Practitioner Health

Julie Barr

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Gibsonvillle, NC 27249 *************@*****.***

Nurse Practitioner

Thirty-year nursing career distinguished by the unique ability to

build collaboration and move people, projects and organizations

forward. Outstanding communication, negotiation and relationship

management skills foster an atmosphere of cooperation, efficiency,

productivity and quality of care. Visionary leadership style with the

ability to inspire confidence in others and creatively solve problems,

remove obstacles and achieve breakthrough results.

Strategic Planning & Leadership Medical Marketing & New Business

Development

Medical Billing & Reimbursement New Patient Care Protocols

Regulatory Affairs & Reporting Nurse Education, Training &

Development

Policy & Procedure Development Public Speaking & Presentations

Professional Experience

Nurse Practitioner

2011 to present

Physicians Home Visits

Winston-Salem, NC

Myhomevisits.com

Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients across life continuum

specifically older adults. Interpretation of diagnostic testing

with appropriate interventions for correction of abnormalities.

Provision of preventative health screenings and education to

patients concerning health issues. Life-style

coaching to enhance quality of life and quantity of life issues.

Identification of urgent and life-threatening illnesses with rapid

interventions to prevent fatal outcomes.

Coordination with families concerning end of life issues and

discussions concerning health decisions.

Continual re-evaluation of patient's conditions and changes

in relation to therapeutic modalities with

changes to plan of care as necessary. Collaboration with

physicians providing joint care to primary

patients regarding patient care.

Admissions Nurse 2010 to 2011

Advanced Home Care High Point, NC

Advhomecare.org

Partnered with physicians, hospitals, and community agencies to

provide quality home health care to patients needing further

monitoring post discharge from hospital, nursing home, or office

settings. Responsible for evaluating patients' conditions to determine

eligibility for admission to home care services with respect to payor

source guidelines. Implemented new programs to maximize services and

overall outcomes of patients.

Hospice Nurse 2004 to 2011

Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro Greensboro, NC

Hospicegso.org

Assessment of patients with life limiting illness and disease.

Provision of symptom management related to end of life care.

Coordination of care among interdisciplinary team including social

workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and volunteer staff. Consultation

with healthcare providers including primary care physicians to

collaborate on plan of care according to cultural/religious beliefs of

patients and families. Provision of education to families, patients,

and caregivers regarding disease trajectory, end of life care,

anticipated problems, comfort measures, and other therapeutic

modalities at end of life. Integration of alternative health measures

to promote comfort and peace. Re-evaluation and revision to plan of

care based on patient's/families responses/needs.

President 2000 to 2005

Diversified Associates, Inc. Gibsonville, NC

Started and managed multi-state transportation company. Set up,

maintained and performed accounting functions for corporation.

Interviewed and hired drivers and maintained DOT compliance.

Interacted with customers to ensure accurate delivery of freight on

time every time. Marketed company and negotiated rates to transport

freight across 48 states. Maintained and ensured compliance with

OSHA, DOT, labor department, and United States Custom and Immigration

Services regulations.

Case Manager/Supervisor 1993-2000

StaffBuilders, Inc. Burlington, NC

Evaluated patients for appropriate admission to home health services.

Collaborated with local area physicians to coordinate patient care to

ensure favorable outcomes for patients. Supervised home health aides

according to government standards. Enhanced visibility of company

within community. Audited and maintained record-keeping for office to

comply with governmental regulations. Instructed patients, community

members, families, and fellow employees in health care standards.

Taught classes within community to promote heart health. Performed

employee evaluations based on standards of care/outcomes. Performed

ongoing assessments of patients. Assisted with billing functions to

ensure appropriate collection of funds from governmental, non-

governmental, and third party payor sources.

Occupational Health Nurse 1992-1993

Culp Finishing, Inc. Burlington, NC

Maintained corporate compliance records for health care services.

Assessed employees for acute/chronic illnesses and instructed in

health maintenance/promotion/prevention techniques. Referred

employees to area physicians for further treatment of

illnesses/injuries. Performed new employee health assessments.

Educated first responders within plant setting to provide basic first

aid and safety techniques. Collaborated with employee's local

physicians to provide continuing care. Developed new programs to

promote health and wellness within corporate setting. Conducted

health fairs to provide informal education to employees.

Staff Nurse 1982-1992

Moses Cone Memorial Hospital Greensboro, NC

Provided general and advanced assessments for patients. Coordinated

care and collaborated with local physicians to ensure appropriate

outcomes for patients. Obtained advanced certifications to further

develop skills. Audited charts for outcomes and effects of care.

Introduced follow up calls to ensure appropriate patient knowledge

post discharge from Emergency Room. Triaged patients according to

severity of illness. Ordered diagnostics according to established

guidelines. Provided community education. Maintained professional

relationships with local physicians.

Education & Certifications

Master of Science, Nursing, 2011

Adult Nurse Practitioner Program

East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Clinical Rotations: Lake Jeanette Urgent Care, Browns

Summit Family Practice, Hospice and

Palliative Care of Greensboro

B.S. Nursing, 2008

Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC

Clinical Rotations: Hospice and Palliative Care of

Greensboro

A.A.S. Nursing, 1983

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC

B.S. Accounting, 1993

Greensboro College, Greensboro, NC

ANCC - Adult Nurse Practitioner

Drug Enforcement Agency

Nursing License - North Carolina Board of Nursing

Professional Affiliations

Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association-Current

American College of Nurse Practitioners-Current

North Carolina Nurses Association-Current

Sigma Theta Tau-2010

Golden Key International-2009

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization-2007-Current

American Heart Association-1990-1999

American Red Cross-1992-1995

North Carolina Emergency Response Team-2009-Current

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