Julee Connely, RN
Summary
Seasoned registered nurse with 23 years of acute care medical and surgical experience. Possesses extensive expertise in coronary care and heart rhythm interpretation (telemetry). Utilizing this background to assist attorneys in medical record comprehension, organization and investigation.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Nurse Consultant -
Independent Contractor
2026 - Current
- Medical record analysis for case merit, standard of care deviation, causation and damages
- Drafts reports and/or chronologies summarizing medical findings
- Trained as a Nurse Observer (IME/DME)
- Billing summary compilation
- Strong communication skills with flexibility to present information to client preference
Acute Cardiovascular Registered Nurse -
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
Duluth, MN
08.2011 - Current
- Cardiac Telemetry Nurse: Expertise in heart rhythm interpretation and monitoring using telemetry monitoring equipment. (Philips).
- Charge Nurse: Leads the cardiac team in providing high-quality standard of care to patients recovering from both minimally invasive and open heart surgery, heart attack, heart failure and arrhythmia and LVAD care.
- Responds to emergent situations. Maintains ACLS & BLS certification.
- Maintains good relationships and collaborates well with interdisciplinary team.
- Skilled in documentation within electronic health records system (Epic).
- Cardiac Nurse Educator: Developed and currently instructs cardiac rhythm interpretation and heart failure classes.
- Coronary Care Unit Chair: Created agenda and led committee meetings. Discussed strategies and created projects to enhance patient care and support staff development. Advocated for safe patient care.
Volunteer Medic -
Grandmas Marathon Duluth Inc
Duluth, MN
2016 - Current
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary health team (MD, PA, NP, RNs) to provide first aid and emergency medical assistance to athletes at local sporting events.
Volunteer Mission Trip Leader -
Ecuador, South America
06.2003 - 08.2003
- Conducted meetings with volunteers to discuss plans, safety procedures, cultural considerations and team activities.
- Monitored group dynamics and addressed any conflicts.
- Grew in ability to connect with people of different backgrounds
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse -
Progressive Nursing Agency
New York, NY
07.2006 - 05.2011
- Provided direct patient care on the medical-surgical units at both Lenox Hill Hospital and Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan, NY.
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse -
Albert Lea Medical Center
Albert Lea, MN
04.2004 - 07.2004
- Provided direct patient care (pediatric to adult) in a critical access hospital
Elementary School Nurse Clinician
Lake Superior School District
Two Harbors, Minnesota
10.2003 - 04.2004
- Created health care plans for children with special needs
- Performed vision and hearing screening
- Cared for emergency health issues such as asthma attacks, seizures, spontaneous illness, sprains, and injuries
Education
Medical Legal Studies
Legal Nurse Education
01-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN06-2003
American Heart Association
Skills
- Minnesota State Nursing Licensure
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Expertise in heart rhythm interpretation (telemetry)
- Reading, writing and documentation
- Team leadership
Timeline
Acute Cardiovascular Registered Nurse -
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
08.2011 - Current
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse -
Progressive Nursing Agency
07.2006 - 05.2011
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse -
Albert Lea Medical Center
04.2004 - 07.2004
Elementary School Nurse Clinician
Lake Superior School District
10.2003 - 04.2004
Volunteer Mission Trip Leader -
Ecuador, South America
06.2003 - 08.2003
Legal Nurse Consultant -
Independent Contractor
2026 - Current
Volunteer Medic -
Grandmas Marathon Duluth Inc
2016 - Current
Medical Legal Studies
Legal Nurse Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior College
American Heart Association