Julia Oliver
North Alabama Medical Center- CVICU
Florence,AL
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with critical care expertise in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), focused on managing critically ill and postoperative cardiovascular patients. Skilled in advanced hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive medication administration, and mechanical ventilation, with a proven ability to identify clinical deterioration. Strong clinical judgment and effective communication enhance interdisciplinary collaboration in high-acuity settings. Pursuing RN-to-BSN to advance into nurse anesthesia.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 4 Months- Provide high-acuity care to critically ill cardiovascular patients, including fresh postoperative CABG patients with complex pre-existing comorbidities.
- Monitored and interpreted invasive hemodynamics, including CO, CI, SVR, SV, SvO2, CVP, and arterial pressures, to assess and optimize cardiac function and tissue perfusion.
- Care for patients requiring ECMO, IABP, and Impella mechanical circulatory support, monitoring device function, perfusion, and complications.
- Administer and titrate vasoactive and inotropic infusions based on patient condition, hemodynamic trends, and provider orders.
- Manage mechanically ventilated patients and invasive lines, chest tubes, drains, temporary pacing wires, and other critical-care equipment.
- Recognized and responded to clinical deterioration, effectively managing low cardiac output, dysrhythmias, bleeding, respiratory failure, and hemodynamic instability.
- Collaborated with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, cardiologists, perfusionists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based critical care.
- Participate in emergency responses and resuscitation while maintaining patient safety, accurate documentation, and effective communication.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse
1 Year 8 Months- Provided cardiac nursing care to patients with complex cardiovascular conditions and multiple comorbidities.
- Provided care for postoperative CABG and cardiac surgery patients during transition from critical care to step-down care, ensuring continuity of recovery.
- Performed continuous telemetry monitoring and recognized changes in cardiac rhythm, vital signs, and clinical condition.
- Administered cardiac medications, anticoagulants, diuretics, and electrolyte replacements while monitoring patient responses to complex therapies.
- Monitored chest tubes, surgical incisions, central lines, and other postoperative devices.
- Recognized early signs of deterioration and promptly escalated care to providers and the critical-care team.
- Coordinated with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families regarding medications, cardiac disease management, recovery, and discharge planning.
Transport Technician in the Operating Room
1 Year 7 Months- Safely transported preoperative, postoperative, and critically ill patients to and from the Operating Room while maintaining patient privacy, safety, and dignity.
- Assisted with patient transfers between stretchers, beds, and operating tables using appropriate safe-handling techniques and equipment.
- Coordinated with nurses, anesthesia providers, surgeons, and OR staff to ensure timely patient movement and efficient surgical workflow.
- Verified patient identification and destination prior to transport and communicated pertinent safety concerns to the receiving team.
- Prepared and transported patients requiring additional monitoring or specialized equipment while following hospital safety and infection-control protocols.
- Maintained awareness of lines, drains, tubes, IV access, and other patient equipment during transfers.
- Assisted with OR turnover by transporting equipment, supplies, and specimens as directed and maintaining a clean, organized environment.
- Demonstrated professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Nursing Program Scholarship Recipient
- 4.0 GPA
Associate Degree - Nursing
- Dean's List Fall 2020, Fall 2023, Spring 2024
- Phi Theta Kappa Member
- Community Partners Scholarship Recipient
- Northwest Shoals Academic Scholarship Recipient
- James Thomas Wallace Scholarship Recipient
- North Alabama Medical Center Helping Hands Scholarship Recipient
- Danny Hays Memorial Scholarship Recipient
- David Taylor Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Skills
Cardiovascular Critical Care
Cardiac surgery management
Postoperative recovery
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Hemodynamic assessment
Cardiac output monitoring
Central Venous Pressure (CVP) monitoring
Arterial Line Management
Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) monitoring
Stroke Volume (SV) monitoring
Chest tube management
Temporary Epicardial Pacing Wires
Fluid balance monitoring
Electrolyte Management
Blood Product Administration
Vasoactive Infusions
Inotropic therapy
IABP management
Cardiopulmonary Assessment
Acute deterioration recognition
Dysrhythmia management
Medication management
Management of mechanical ventilation
Clinical decision-making
Clinical Judgment
Prioritization
Evidence-Based Practice
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Teamwork
Family education
Accomplishments
- Precepted and mentored nursing students and new-to-unit nurses, providing clinical instruction, guidance, and feedback while promoting safe, evidence-based patient care.
- Served as a clinical resource and mentor to nurses developing cardiovascular critical-care skills, including hemodynamic monitoring, medication management, and recognition of patient deterioration.
- Selected to serve as relief Charge Nurse, coordinating patient assignments, supporting staff, facilitating communication with providers, and assisting with unit operations during high-acuity situations.
- Demonstrated leadership in the management and prioritization of complex cardiovascular patients while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
- Supported interdisciplinary collaboration among nursing staff, physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, perfusionists, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Assisted with the development of clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills among students and less-experienced nurses through bedside teaching and real-time clinical coaching.
- Served as a trusted clinical resource during emergencies and changes in patient acuity.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Updated August 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Updated August 2025
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified - Updated May 2026
- CCRN- August 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
North Alabama Medical Center- CVICU
04.2024 - 08.2026Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse
North Alabama Medical Center - CCSD
08.2022 - 04.2024Read More
Transport Technician in the Operating Room
North Alabama Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2022Read More
Athens State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Northwest Shoals Community College
Associate Degree from Nursing
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