Meet the Leader: Julie Holman, RN, MSN, CEN – Nurse Manager, Emergency Department – Beverly Hospital
For Julie Holman, leadership in the Emergency Department is not about managing from a distance. It is about being present, on the floor, in the conversation, and in the corner of every nurse who needs someone in their corner.
“Leadership starts with building trust first,” she says. “Maintaining open communication and creating a culture where staff feel respected and heard.”
As Nurse Manager of the Beverly Hospital ED, Holman has made servant leadership the operating philosophy of her department. The premise is straightforward: when the team is supported, the patients are protected. Her job, as she sees it, is to clear every obstacle between her nurses and the best possible care they can deliver.
Julie Holman, RN, MSN, CEN – Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Beverly Hospital – Beverly, Massachusetts • Beth Israel Lahey Health
A Culture Built Over Decades
Walk into the Beverly Hospital ED, and you’ll find something that most emergency departments spend years trying to create: a culture that already exists. Holman is the first to point out that she didn’t build it alone or even first.
“The strong culture of teamwork and collaboration within the department was established long before I started here,” she says. “I credit much of that to the experienced nurses who have dedicated 20 to 30 years to this team.”
Those long-tenured nurses set the standard. Their commitment to patient-centered care built an environment rooted in accountability, genuine compassion, and a level of team cohesion that newer nurses step into and immediately feel.
“They have built a foundation that newer nurses continue to learn from and aspire to emulate.”
It is a rare thing in emergency medicine, and it shows in how the department performs under pressure.
What It Takes to Thrive Here
Holman looks for specific qualities when she thinks about the nurses who do their best work in her ED: adaptability, resilience, a positive attitude, and an unshakeable commitment to the team around them.
“Things change so fast in the ED,” she says. “I value nurses who can remain calm under pressure, think critically, and prioritize patient care effectively.”
But it goes beyond clinical composure. The nurses who thrive at Beverly Hospital hold each other accountable. They show up with a high work ethic and genuine engagement. And they understand that the ED is a collective effort, not a solo performance.
For the Nurse Who Might Be Hesitant About the ED
If you have been thinking about making the move to emergency nursing, or to Beverly Hospital specifically, and something is holding you back, Holman has heard that hesitation before. Her response is direct and honest.
“It’s completely normal to feel hesitant, especially if you’ve never worked in an ED before. The ED is very intimidating and can often be a challenging place to work, but it is also very rewarding.”
The nurses in her department care for people on some of their worst days. That weight is real, and Holman does not minimize it. But the meaning that comes with it is equally real.
“The challenges make it worth it.”
Leadership That Follows You Home
Daily huddles. An open-door policy that is genuinely open. A manager who knows that family comes first and builds her team schedule around that belief rather than despite it.
“I am a huge supporter of work-life balance,” Holman says. “I know things come up at the last minute, and family is always first. I try to support the team not only in the work environment but also in their personal life.”
That kind of leadership is not a policy. It is a practice, something you either do or you don’t. At Beverly Hospital, Holman does.
What She’s Most Proud Of
Ask Julie Holman what she is most proud of, and she doesn’t point to a metric or an award. She points to the people.
“The way the team constantly comes together and provides safe, high-quality care even in the most challenging situations. They do it with a smile on their faces and positive attitudes.”
She pauses, then offers the one sentence she’d use to describe her department if pressed.
“A very dedicated group of caring and engaged, amazing people who give their hearts in everything they do to care for the community.”
If you are looking for an Emergency Department where leadership is visible, teamwork is real, and nurses genuinely support one another, Beverly Hospital is ready to meet you. Explore opportunities and start the conversation today.
Julie Holman is the Nurse Manager of the Emergency Department at Beverly Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health. Beverly Hospital is a full-service community medical center serving the communities of the North Shore of Massachusetts.
