Julia Ann Bossie, MSN, RN, CEN, CNL, TCRN, CPEN

Julia Ann Bossie, MSN, RN, CEN, CNL, TCRN, CPEN is a highly accomplished nursing professional with more than 20 years of experience in emergency and acute care services. Her healthcare career began as a dialysis technician, where she first discovered her passion for patient care and nursing leadership. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kennesaw State University, Julia spent a decade providing bedside care in emergency and pediatric emergency settings, building a strong clinical foundation while developing a reputation for compassionate care, clinical excellence, and operational efficiency. Her early leadership experience included serving as a Clinical Nurse Leader and emergency department educator, where she combined hands-on patient care with mentoring and staff development.

Throughout her career, Julia has remained committed to advancing emergency nursing practices and improving patient outcomes. She previously served as Director of Nursing for Emergency Services at Wellstar Douglas Hospital and currently serves as a Clinical Nurse Practice Specialist with Wellstar Health System, supporting nine emergency departments across the health system. In this role, she focuses on nursing practice, policy implementation, throughput optimization, and process improvement initiatives designed to enhance both patient care and operational performance. As a Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt-certified professional, Julia leverages data-driven strategies to streamline workflows, strengthen team collaboration, and drive continuous improvement across emergency care operations. Known for her practical leadership style and calm presence under pressure, she often reminds her teams, “Nobody died don’t sweat the small stuff,” while also challenging inefficiencies with her signature phrase, “That is not a lean process.”

Julia’s extensive credentials reflect her dedication to excellence and lifelong learning. She holds certifications as a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN), and Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN). In addition to her clinical and leadership responsibilities, she remains actively engaged in the nursing profession through memberships in organizations including the American Nurses Association, Georgia Nurses Association, Emergency Nurses Association, and Sigma Theta Tau. A dedicated wife and mother, Julia brings the same compassion, resilience, and commitment to excellence to her personal life as she does to her professional career, making a lasting impact on patients, colleagues, and the broader healthcare community.

• Kennesaw State University - BSN Graduation 2002
• University of West Georgia - MSN Graduation 2013 (Clinical Nurse Leader Focus)

• Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
• Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)
• Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)
• Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
• Registered Nurse

• American Nurses Association (ANA)
• Georgia Nurses Association (GNA)
• Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
• Sigma Theta Tau
• Mu-Phi At-Large Chapter