Juleen Vilander
York Quay Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Hardworking and skilled Critical Care Nurse bringing proven skills in managing needs of patients with concerns such as hemodynamic instability and respiratory distress. Supports patients continuously using clinical expertise and sound judgment. Effective in emergency situations and critical codes. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN -Contract-08/21/2023-Current-36hrs
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
RN - Contractor-DOD-04/11/2023-08/09/2023-36hrs.
THE ARORA GROUP,INC
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering Central line catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, antiarrhythmic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and blood glucose monitoring and treatment
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures
- Documented work in Essentris and updated patients' charts with orders and observations
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
RN-Contractor DOD-01/09/202023-04/10/2023-36hrs.
Angel Staffing Inc.
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering Central catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, dysrhythmia interpretation and titrating antiarrhythmic drugs
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures
- Documented work in Care Compass and Essentris and updated patients' charts with orders and observations
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
RN, ICU-Contract-05/23/2022-10/15/2022-36hrs.
Maxim Staffing Solutions,Memorial Hermann Katy
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
RN, Contract-01/06/2022-03/25/2022-48hrs.
Angel Staffing Inc, Memorial Hermann Southwest
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
RN, Contract-10/13/2021-11/26/2021-48hrs.
Angel Staffing Inc, West Methodist Hosp
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN, Contract-07/12/2021-10/09/2021-36hrs
Sentara Careplex Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
RN, Contract-08/11/2020-05/13/2021-60hrs.
Angel Staffing Inc,
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Documented work in Cerner Charting system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN, ICU-Float Pool-10/15/2007-10/22/2020-36hrs.
Norfolk General Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2020
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN, ICU-Contract-05/01/2020-08/01/2020-48hrs.
Aya Healthcare,Brookdale University Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
RN, ICU-Full Time-10/15/2004-08/01/2008-36hrs.
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
10.2004 - 08.2008
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
RN-ICU-Full Time-02/01/2002-03/31/2003-36hrs.
Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital
02.2002 - 03.2003
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
RN-Contractor-01/01/1999-12/31/2001-36hrs.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
01.1999 - 12.2001
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
RN-ICU-Full Time-02/01/1994-12/31/1998-36hrs.
Helen Joseph Hospital
02.1994 - 12.1998
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Student Nurse-Full Time-01/01/1990-02/01/1994-40hr
Western Cape College Of Nursing
01.1990 - 02.1994
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing
- Helped physicians complete procedures such as lumbar punctures by supporting patients and organizing necessary supplies.
Student Nurse-Full Time-01/01/1989-01/31/1990-40hr
Henrietta Stockdale Nursing College
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
High School-Full Time-01/01/1984-12/15/1988-40hrs.
Secondary School Carlton Van Heerden
01.1984 - 12.1988
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects
- Affiliations
- Board member of AACN.
Education
Diploma - Critical Care Critical Care Nursing
Ann Latsky College
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing Science
Western Cape College Of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Secondary School Carlton Van Heerden Upington
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Monitoring
- Emergency Interventions
- Family Advocacy
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Critical Care Assessments
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Resource Monitoring
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Chest Tubes
- Patient Health Information Access
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Post-Mortem Care
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Work Assignments
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Heart Failure
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Seizure Disorders
- Electronic Charting
- Specialized Care
- Full Professional
- Afrikaans
- Native or Bilingual
Certification
CCRN certified through 08/31/2023
BLS certified through 08/31/2023
ACLS certified through 08/31/2023
Affiliations
- Board member of AACN.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Africaan
Advanced
C1
Timeline
RN -Contract-08/21/2023-Current-36hrs
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
RN - Contractor-DOD-04/11/2023-08/09/2023-36hrs.
THE ARORA GROUP,INC
04.2023 - 08.2023
RN-Contractor DOD-01/09/202023-04/10/2023-36hrs.
Angel Staffing Inc.
01.2023 - 04.2023
RN, ICU-Contract-05/23/2022-10/15/2022-36hrs.
Maxim Staffing Solutions,Memorial Hermann Katy
05.2022 - 10.2022
RN, Contract-01/06/2022-03/25/2022-48hrs.
Angel Staffing Inc, Memorial Hermann Southwest
01.2022 - 03.2022
RN, Contract-10/13/2021-11/26/2021-48hrs.
Angel Staffing Inc, West Methodist Hosp
10.2021 - 11.2021
RN, Contract-07/12/2021-10/09/2021-36hrs
Sentara Careplex Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
RN, Contract-08/11/2020-05/13/2021-60hrs.
Angel Staffing Inc,
08.2020 - 05.2021
RN, ICU-Contract-05/01/2020-08/01/2020-48hrs.
Aya Healthcare,Brookdale University Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2020
RN, ICU-Float Pool-10/15/2007-10/22/2020-36hrs.
Norfolk General Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2020
RN, ICU-Full Time-10/15/2004-08/01/2008-36hrs.
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
10.2004 - 08.2008
RN-ICU-Full Time-02/01/2002-03/31/2003-36hrs.
Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital
02.2002 - 03.2003
RN-Contractor-01/01/1999-12/31/2001-36hrs.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
01.1999 - 12.2001
RN-ICU-Full Time-02/01/1994-12/31/1998-36hrs.
Helen Joseph Hospital
02.1994 - 12.1998
Student Nurse-Full Time-01/01/1990-02/01/1994-40hr
Western Cape College Of Nursing
01.1990 - 02.1994
Student Nurse-Full Time-01/01/1989-01/31/1990-40hr
Henrietta Stockdale Nursing College
01.1989 - 01.1990
High School-Full Time-01/01/1984-12/15/1988-40hrs.
Secondary School Carlton Van Heerden
01.1984 - 12.1988
Diploma - Critical Care Critical Care Nursing
Ann Latsky College
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing Science
Western Cape College Of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Secondary School Carlton Van Heerden Upington
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