Professional summary
Julie is a highly experienced and certified Critical Care Nurse with over 28 years of clinical and operational expertise in healthcare. Her focus lies in optimizing emergency department operations, stroke program designation, transformational change, and capacity and throughput management. With a solid background in healthcare quality improvement, Julie has effectively implemented evidence-based practices and process enhancements to bridge the gap between clinical effectiveness and operational efficiency. She brings a wealth of knowledge in driving sustainable change initiatives, streamlining patient flow, reducing wait times, and ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Julie finds fulfillment in mentoring new leaders and serves as Associate Faculty for the prestigious MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety. Her unwavering commitment to enhancing patient experiences and fostering a culture of continuous improvement positions her as a dedicated advocate for achieving operational excellence and delivering high-quality care in fast-paced healthcare environments.
My favorite inspirational quote or personal mantra:
“Failure is not an option” – Gene Kranz
The aspect of performance improvement (PI) that is most exciting to me is:
…the opportunity to directly impact front-line staff and patient care outcomes through the implementation of evidence-based practices and process enhancements.
When I’m not working, I enjoy:
…exploring destinations worldwide, being a mom, writing, mentoring emerging leaders, and mission work to provide access to clean water.
If I had to sing karaoke, I would pick:
Don’t Stop Believin’ byJourney