Janice Bartholomew
Portland,OR
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 31 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with pediatric and neonatal specialty. Currently working at Kaiser Permanente Westside Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit since 2016. GI Nurse at NW Gastroenterology where I worked as a pre and post procedure RN. Postpartum RN at Tuality Community Hospital Birth Center where I expanded my scope of practice from a Respiratory Care Practitioner to a Register Nurse. Working on a Pediatric Mobile ICU / "PANDA TEAM" for 16 years. I was part of the transport team functioning as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. In a dynamic and integrated role, I demonstrate excellence in clinical decision making, communication and care interventions.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perinatal and Neonatal Resuscitation Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2016 - Current
- Managing patients post cesarean section and post vaginal delivery. Improved patient care by conducting thorough assessments and monitoring vital signs during postpartum phase.
- Enhanced mother-baby bonding by providing education on breastfeeding techniques and infant care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for mothers and newborns.
- Provide emergency response for high-risk deliveries, stabilizing newborns in critical conditions.
- Mentor new nurses in resuscitation of neonates and procedures, fostering professional growth and enhancing team competence.
- Facilitate smooth transitions from hospital to home by educating families on proper care techniques for their infants'' specific needs.
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administer medications and fluids to newborn patients and new mothers as dictated by physician instructions on charts.
GI Nurse
NW Gastroenterology
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Admitting patients for endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures. I was responsible for reviewing their history, initial vital signs, and vascular access.
- I was also part of the recovery team post procedure. Enhanced patient satisfaction with efficient post-procedure care, including monitoring vital signs and providing discharge instructions.
OB RN
Tuality Community Hospital
07.2014 - 02.2016
- Through integrating my skills as an RT with my current nursing role, I have become a competent RN
- I am very adaptable to new situations, and I have gained the trust of my coworkers to become a helpful member of our medical team
- Through my calm confident demeanor I have also gained the trust of my patients
- I have become an NRP instructor to assist in the training of our staff
- I enjoy working in an ever changing environment and welcome the opportunity to advance my skills and knowledge.
Pediatric Mobile Intensive Care Unit/ Respiratory Care Practitioner
OHSU-PANDA
05.2000 - 02.2016
- Accomplished and proven team member on a pediatric and neonatal transport team
- Working with an RN to assess, treat, stabilize, and transport critically ill patients
- My practice often involves managing challenging situations and performing calmly and quickly to stabilize patients
- I am comfortable being a leader and a team member
- As part of the team, my responsibilities include not only respiratory care management, but also being proficient at nursing skills involved in the care and management of critically injured and sick pediatrics
- I have a proven track record of performing clinical skills calmly and proficiently
- Mastery of innovation, creativity, and resourcefulness are necessary skills needed in this position
- Working environments are varied from NICU's and ED's to ambulance, fixed wing, and rotor craft
- We are a self managed team, requiring all members to be involved in various aspects of team management
- I have been in charge of scheduling and vacations for the Respiratory Care Practitioners
- I was a member of the Unit Based Practice Committee and in charge of ordering educational and promotional items.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments of respiratory conditions.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Legacy Hospitals
11.1996 - 01.2000
- Respiratory care management of adult and pediatric patients
- Areas of care included: ED, Trauma ICU, Burn Unit, PICU, MICU, SICU, general adult floors, and pediatric floors.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
OHSU
06.1992 - 11.1996
- Respiratory care management of adult and pediatric patients
- Areas of care included: ED, Trauma ICU, NICU, Cardiac ICU, PICU, MICU, SICU, general adult floors, and pediatric floors.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Portland State University
Portland, OR08.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mt Hood Community College
Gresham, OR06.1992
Skills
- Nursing assessment and care of postpartum patients
- Prepping patients for cesarean section
- Airway and Respiratory/Assessment and Management
- Tracheostomy Management
- Intubation
- Ventilator Management
- IV placement
- Umbilical line placement
- Venous and Arterial Blood Draws
- Chest Tube Placement
- Assessment and Stabilization of critically ill pediatric patients
- Newborn Resuscitation of preterm to post term infants
- Urinary catheter placement
- Hearing screens for newborn infants
- Invasive line monitoring and management
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Licensed in the State of Oregon
- NRP
- BLS
Timeline
Perinatal and Neonatal Resuscitation Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2016 - Current
GI Nurse
NW Gastroenterology
02.2016 - 06.2016
OB RN
Tuality Community Hospital
07.2014 - 02.2016
Pediatric Mobile Intensive Care Unit/ Respiratory Care Practitioner
OHSU-PANDA
05.2000 - 02.2016
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Legacy Hospitals
11.1996 - 01.2000
Respiratory Care Practitioner
OHSU
06.1992 - 11.1996
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Portland State University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mt Hood Community College
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