Julie Higgins
Tyngsboro
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 15 years of diverse experience in Acute Care, Home Care, School Nursing, and Inpatient Psychiatric Care. Expertise in patient care is complemented by strong critical thinking and effective communication skills, ensuring calm and professional responses during high-pressure situations. Committed to utilizing extensive medical knowledge to facilitate patient recovery and manage complex health conditions while adhering to healthcare protocols. CPI certified and adept at de-escalation techniques, consistently prioritizing safety and control in acute psychiatric environments through compassionate care delivery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Charge), Per Diem Nursing Supervisor
Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Provides care and oversight for a 71-bed hospital, adult and geriatric, with acute mental illness requiring inpatient level of care.
Registered Nurse (DESI certified)
Dracut Public Schools
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Provides care to High School and elementary-aged children per state guidelines and provides mandated screenings and assessments.
Registered Nurse, Case Manager, WCC (Wound Care Consultant)
Home Health VNA
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Provides care to a population of adults with chronic conditions requiring frequent monitoring, assessment, and individualized care.
Registered Nurse
Lahey Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provides care on a specialty unit serving pre and post kidney and liver transplant patients.
Registered Nurse
St. Lukes Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provides care on a 34 bed Medical-Surgical unit taking care of patients with a wide range of general illnesses.
Float Registered Nurse, Medical Assistant
North Shore Physician’s Group
07.2010 - 05.2011
- Offices all throughout the North Shore area of MA
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track
Chamberlain University
01-2027
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth College of Nursing
North Dartmouth, MA05.2010
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- High level of autonomy
- Staff supervision
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse (DESI certified)
Dracut Public Schools
01.2020 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse (Charge), Per Diem Nursing Supervisor
Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Case Manager, WCC (Wound Care Consultant)
Home Health VNA
01.2014 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Lahey Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2014
Float Registered Nurse, Medical Assistant
North Shore Physician’s Group
07.2010 - 05.2011
Registered Nurse
St. Lukes Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth College of Nursing
Masters of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track
Chamberlain University