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Julia Duggan

Registered Nurse
Somerville,MA

Summary

Motivated and compassionate registered nurse with foundational experience in acute comprehensive rehabilitation, providing hands-on care to patients with diverse medical and post-surgical needs. Eager to bring strong clinical skills, adaptability, and a commitment to safe, patient-centered care to a more acute, fast-paced environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4043
4043
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2025
  • Administer compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients recovering from burns, amputations, stroke, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries in a 30-bed acute rehabilitation unit.
  • Collaborate daily with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and physicians to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Provide advanced wound care including dressing changes, wound vac therapy, and pressure injury prevention while tracking healing progress and coordinating with wound care specialists.
  • Acted as a nurse preceptor by assisting in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

PCA

Tempus Unlimited
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Empowered a hemiplegic, wheelchair-bound adult female client to achieve greater independence by facilitating daily living activities, transportation, and housekeeping support.

HHA

Guided Living Senior Home Care
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Enhanced clients' well being by assisting with mobilization, fitness, health, hygiene, and basic medical care.

CNA - Surgical Day Care

Cape Cod Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Provided compassionate pre- and post-operative care Assisted with pre- and post-operative care while supporting patients and families with professionalism and reassurance.

CNA

Elaine Center Hadley
09.2018 - 05.2020
  • Delivered direct patient care across rehabilitation, long-term, and memory care units in a 128-bed facility before and during the COVIC-19 pandemic.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
05-2020

Skills

Patient assessment and management

Care plan development

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Wound care

Precepting

Certification

MA RN License Number: RN2370884

Awards

Nominated for two DAISY Awards for compassionate care and a Good Catch Award for diligence and safety 


Timeline

Registered Nurse

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2025

PCA

Tempus Unlimited
01.2021 - 09.2022

HHA

Guided Living Senior Home Care
10.2020 - 06.2021

CNA - Surgical Day Care

Cape Cod Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2021

CNA

Elaine Center Hadley
09.2018 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Massachusetts

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Massachusetts
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