Julia Ankney, RN BSN
640 Metairie Drive, Greenwood,IN
Summary
Experienced Pediatric ICU Stepdown Nurse skilled in managing complex medical conditions. Strong in IV therapy, respiratory care, and patient assessment. Focused on fostering collaboration and emotional support to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric ICU Stepdown Nurse
Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care and safety standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Guided patients through challenges associated with complex medical conditions requiring specialized skills in tracheostomy, ventilator, central line, and feeding tube care.
- Educated families and patients in successfully managing conditions and devices to promote healthy, independent lifestyles following discharge.
Patient Care Technician
Columbus Regional Health
Columbus, Indiana
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Supported medical staff during examinations and treatments as needed.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University School of Nursing
Bloomington, IN05-2024
Skills
- Patient assessment
- IV therapy
- Respiratory care
- Wound management
- EMR documentation
- Healthcare compliance
Accomplishments
- Received two Daisy Nominations within first year of nursing.
- Completed evidence based practice project around reviewing specific hospital policies and presented to nursing leadership.
Certification
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (up to date)
Timeline
Pediatric ICU Stepdown Nurse
Riley Hospital for Children
08.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Columbus Regional Health
05.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University School of Nursing