Julia C Young, BSN, RN
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Registered Nurse with experience across variety of functions in fast-paced inpatient and outpatient settings. Consistently develops strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult and high-stress situations. Adaptable, resourceful, out of the box thinking. Passionate about educating patients and caregivers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse II, Outpatient Specialty Clinic
Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
03.2022 - Current
- Works within interdisciplinary health care team to implement and adjust patient care plans for hematology and oncology patients
- Schedules hospital admissions, chemotherapy appointments, blood and platelet transfusions and follow up visits
- Educates patients and families on diagnosis, disease process, treatment, medications and side effects
- Works closely with Nurse Practitioner in Survivorship Clinic to monitor for long term effects of cancer treatment
- Participates in monthly Sickle Cell CCS clinic to coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary team
- Performs telephone triage: provides advice to manage acute symptoms, refers patients to emergency room, manages incoming faxes, referrals, medication refills and prior authorizations
Clinical Nurse II, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Provided compassionate, efficient care to high acuity medical and surgical patients
- Recovered patients directly from OR with close monitoring of vital signs, airway management and pain control
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients, deliver appropriate treatments, adapt to rapidly changing conditions
- Worked closely with respiratory therapists to monitor/titrate oxygen requirements through various delivery modes, including intubated patients
- Maintained professional, respectful rapport with ancillary healthcare team members to ensure positive patient outcomes
Clinical Nurse II,Surgical Multidisciplinary Services Center
Children's Hospital Colorado
02.2008 - 12.2018
- Competently cared for patients on seventy-two bed unit after broad range of surgeries
- Managed complex patient assignments with ease, emphasized family centered care
- Evaluated staffing requirements, created safe RN assignments, managed flow of patients from PACU, ED and PICU acting as charge nurse
- Supervised 14-22 clinical staff, maintained high level of morale and professionalism
- Precepted student nurses, oriented new hires: provided guidance and mentorship, educated on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices to promote safe patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CaliforniaAssociate of Science - Nursing
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CaliforniaSkills
- Pain management: oral and IV medications, epidurals, PCA's, wound soakers, nerve blocks
- Sedation titration: midazolam, fentanyl, dexmedetomide
- Airway management: supplemental oxygen, suctioning, tracheostomies, endotracheal tubes
- GI/GU: gastrostomy tube, Salem sump, suprapubic catheter, Mitrofanoff, Malone, ostomy
- Orthopedics: Buck's traction, Halo, external fixator devices, extensive experience with spinal fusions
- Drains: Jackson-Pratt, Penrose, Blake, Quinn tube, chest tube, EVD, lumbar drain, wound vac, pig tail
- Complex wound management and dressing changes, including burns and pressure ulcers
Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Certified Pediatric Nurse
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II, Outpatient Specialty Clinic
Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
03.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse II, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
01.2019 - 03.2022
Clinical Nurse II,Surgical Multidisciplinary Services Center
Children's Hospital Colorado
02.2008 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Long Beach
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Beach City College
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Certified Pediatric Nurse
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