Judith Velikan
Brownsburg,IN
Summary
Passionate Nurse with 26 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings and care units. Competent in care plan development and implementation, patient care coordination and interdisciplinary teams collaboration.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Oncology Staff RN
Hendricks Regional Health Cancer Center
Avon, IN
03.2018 - Current
- Help patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
IV Therapy Nurse
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
Danville, IN
09.2008 - 03.2018
- Troubleshot and resolved vascular access issues to successfully complete treatments.
- Implemented providers' orders to initiate IVs and access ports and deliver medications.
Plastic Surgery Office RN
Turkle & Associates
Carmel, IN
07.2001 - 09.2008
- Provided pre and postoperative care and education to surgery patients. This included writing orders and H&P's, pulling drains, suture and staple removal, and performing wound-dressing changes.
ICU RN
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
Danville, IN
02.2004 - 11.2005
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for critically ill patients.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
Cardiac ICU Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
04.1998 - 02.2004
- Was responsible for direct care of cardiac patients. Showed proficiency in IV Therapy, 12 lead EKG's, IABP's, CVVH, Swanganz catheters, arterial lines, sheath pulls, and ventilator usage.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs to ensure optimal cardiac health.
- Conducted frequent physical assessments of patients in the Cardiac ICU and communicated changes to physicians.
Agency Nurse
Healthsource LLC
Indianapolis, IN
11.2000 - 06.2002
- Worked where staffing numbers were often less than desirable. Was able to adapt to unfamiliar surroundings and equipment, while providing quality care for a wide variety of patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Govenor's University
Indianapolis, IN01-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN01-1998
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Patient Care and Education
- Medication and IV Administration
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nominee 3 times
- Member of the Oncology Nurse Society
Certification
- IN RN License #28140095
Timeline
Radiation Oncology Staff RN
Hendricks Regional Health Cancer Center
03.2018 - Current
IV Therapy Nurse
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
09.2008 - 03.2018
ICU RN
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
02.2004 - 11.2005
Plastic Surgery Office RN
Turkle & Associates
07.2001 - 09.2008
Agency Nurse
Healthsource LLC
11.2000 - 06.2002
Cardiac ICU Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
04.1998 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Govenor's University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
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