Julia Gutierrez

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About Julia Gutierrez

U.S. Navy Veteran with 7 years of medical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a variety of positions and job requirements. Highly skilled at learning new tasks and processes to be a better asset and leader. Known for being resourceful, independent, and able to perform under pressure. Consistently recognized for excellent patient care, work ethic and positive demeanor.Optometry Technician/Clinic Assistant - Perform deployment readiness for personnel in aviation, ship, submarine, and shore components for the Indonesian Pacific Region of the world- Earned Employee of the Month and a positive Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) due to excellent patient care. Family Practice Clinic Supervisor- Facilitated daily operations for a 2 provider family practice clinic with ancillary services to include immunizations, laboratory, and urgent care triage and treatment- Provided the Command Prison inmates with daily medication administration, sanitation inspections, medical record management, urgent care triage, admission and discharge paperwork and assessments, and appointment scheduling- Competed regionally for Employee of the Year among 16 other states and earned the Humanitarian Medal for patient care during the Pandemic.Intensive Care Unit & Inpatient COVID Unit Manager- Operated logistical and operational needs of a 10 bed ICU managing $2M worth of medical equipment resulting in zero damages or loss of government property- Built the Inpatient COVID Unit from scratch during the emergency response and provided direct patient care for over 100 COVID positive patients- Provided SAPR-VA services to the entire D.C, Maryland and Virginia Region to include training Sailors on prevention methods and annual training requirements for over personnel- Implemented process improvements and new medical supply acquisition resulting in improved infection control and saving the organization over $10K- Won Employee of the Year for the entire Command- Earned Good Conduct Medal and Armed Forces Service Medal for emergency response efforts during the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic- Volunteered 80 hours with the American Red Cross assisting in COVID screening prior to appointments and blood donations.Inpatient Post-Surgical Medical Technician- Executed patient care in a 30 bed unit for a variety of post-surgical and medical needs to include ambulation, wound care, intravenous (IV) therapy, medication administration, personal hygiene, vital signs, patient education, documentation, and specimen collection.