Julian Morales
El Paso,TX
Summary
Board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with one year of advanced practice experience and seven years as a Registered Nurse in acute care settings, seeking to expand clinical practice into weight loss and sexual health care. Passionate about developing individualized, evidence-based care plans aligned with national guidelines to support safe, effective, and patient-centered outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Radiology Partners
El Paso, Texas
09.2024 - Current
- Executed minor radiology procedures, such as ultrasound-guided paracentesis and thoracentesis, when necessary.
- Collaborated with radiologists to interpret diagnostic imaging results effectively.
- Ordered diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, and lab work, as needed for diagnosis and treatment.
- Provided mentorship to nursing staff to ensure adherence to Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) best practice guidelines.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Assessed outpatient health status prior to discharge.
Staff Registered Nurse
The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus-ICU
El Paso , TX
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Skilled open-heart nurse, which include monitoring hemodynamics every hour, interpreting EKG rhythm, and determining readiness for extubation.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated with all members of the interdisciplinary health team.
Clinical Instructor
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso , TX
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided students with hands-on demonstrations and managed clinical logs, medication administration, dressing changes, and meal preparation during designated simulation labs.
- Oversee patient interactions and care provided by students during clinical site rotations at THOP East Campus.
- Procured knowledge of national and local trends in nursing practices to successfully integrate into learning activities.
- Grade and provided feedback on students' clinical preparation forms and care plans.
Critical Care Float Pool Staff Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
El Paso, TX
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Assessed patients upon admission and throughout each shift to quickly spot and respond to life-threatening concerns.
- Formulated knowledgeable diagnoses based on direct patient assessments, laboratory results and evaluations of medical histories.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Floated to various nursing units and cared for different patient populations
Staff Registered Nurse
The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus -ICU
El Paso, TX
08.2016 - 12.2021
- Preformed complete frequent assessments and provided skilled direct nursing care to critically ill patients
- Collaborated with physicians and other members of the healthcare interdisciplinary team to improve quality care and patient outcomes
- Cared for patients who underwent medical procedures, which included cath-lab procedures, monitoring vitals, managing life-supporting systems, and reporting complications to physicians
- Skilled open-heart nurse, which include monitoring hemodynamics every hour, interpreting EKG rhythm, and determining readiness for extubation.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
El Paso, TX05.2016
Certification
- ANCC: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner–Board Certified (AGACNP-BC)
- AACN: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification–Adult Gerontology (ACNPC-AG)
- AACN: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- AHS: Basic Life Support (BLS)
- AHS: Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Licensure
- Texas Board of Nursing: RN License # 905184; Issue Date: 07/2016; Licensure Status: Current
- Texas Board of Nursing: APRN-CNP License # 1143060; Issue Date: 12/2023; Licensure Status; Current
Professional Affiliations
- American Nurses Association & Texas Nurses Association
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- Served as co-chair and chair for the Shared Governance Quality & Improvement Committee.
- Former Peer Review Committee member.
Timeline
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Radiology Partners
09.2024 - Current
Clinical Instructor
The University of Texas at El Paso
12.2022 - 12.2023
Staff Registered Nurse
The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus-ICU
08.2022 - 09.2024
Critical Care Float Pool Staff Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
12.2021 - 07.2022
Staff Registered Nurse
The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus -ICU
08.2016 - 12.2021
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center