Julia Pistorius, RN
Saint Luke's Hospital
Sellersville,PA
4
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with 2 years of acute-care stepdown experience caring for high-acuity cardiovascular and postoperative patients. Skilled in post-CABG and cardiac catheterization care, titratable IV medications, arterial lines, tracheostomies, wound VACs, drains, PEG feedings, and blood administration. Strong clinical judgment, prioritization, and ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 1 Month- Administer IV medications, blood products, and titratable infusions
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for 5-6 high-acuity acute care patients or 4 stepdown patients per shift
- Manage patients recovering from complex surgery procedures, including plastic surgery, vascular, thoracic, and general surgery.
- Precept and mentored newly hired nurses and nursing students
- Monitored and interpreted cardiac telemetry rhythms and escalated changes appropriately
- Maintain accurate documentation using Epic
Patient Care Assistant
1 Year 8 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to ensure timely medical interventions.
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and support during daily activities.
- Implemented effective patient communication strategies to enhance comfort and understanding.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information and care procedures for compliance.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
- Awarded Nursing Department Leadership Award
- Served as student tutor
- summa cum laude graduate
Undergraduate Coursework/Prerequisites - Nursing Prerequisites
Undergraduate Coursework - Nursing
Skills
IV medication management
Team coordination
Advanced cardiac life support
Wound care management
Arterial line management
Cardiac telemetry monitoring
Enteral feeding management
Thorough patient assessments
Healthcare team coordination
Patient assessments
Accomplishments
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses- St. Luke's Bethlehem, PA- 2025
- Recognized for exceptional patient-centered care, compassionate communication, patient education, and going above and beyond to ease a patient’s anxiety during a cardiac hospitalization.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Saint Luke's Hospital
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Patient Care Assistant
Saint Luke's Hospital
12.2022 - 08.2024Read More
St. Luke's School of Nursing
Diploma in Nursing from Nursing
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Lehigh Carbon Community College
Undergraduate Coursework/Prerequisites from Nursing Prerequisites
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DeSales University
Undergraduate Coursework from Nursing
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