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Work History
Education
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Certification
Personalhobbies
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Julianna Thomsen

West Springfield,VA

Summary

Experienced clinical nurse with a passion for professional growth and a strong attention to detail. Skilled in providing high caliber case analysis and committed to continuous improvement in my practice and education.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Wound Care Nurse, Outpatient Wound Healing Centers

Inova
Mount Vernon, VA
04.2022 - Current
  • Provided patient care in three outpatient settings, overseeing a daily average of 30 patients.
  • Achieved level Advanced RN3
  • Member of professional groups like Uncharted, HYPE, and We Who Serve
  • Utilized strong cultural awareness to prioritize patient safety and collaboration in a fast-paced environment
  • Subject matter expert, providing guidance on complex clinic wound care issues to peers, physicians and leaders
  • Collected, compiled, correlated, and analyzed patient medical and demographic information
  • Nurse representative for EPIC expansion for Wound documentation
  • Anticipate and respond to adverse reaction and events related to products and disease pathways
  • Develop and monitor standards, guidelines, and pathways for care
  • Incorporate peer-reviewed data to improve my practice and to enhance outcomes
  • Conducted patient and clinic chart reviews to evaluate documentation practices
  • Preceptor for new team members, Super user (EPIC, Beaker).

Registered Nurse

RestorixHealth
Anacortes, WA
10.2018 - 12.2021
  • Provided care to 18 patients on a daily basis in rural community
  • Case Management tracking of wound healing data and execute detailed documentation utilizing MediTech and WoundDocs
  • Careful handling of bioengineered tissues (Organogenesis, Integra, MIMEDX, Smith & Nephew, etc.)
  • Gather and collect tissue and bone specimens for biopsy and/or culture and sensitivity testing
  • Engage in difficult conversations with patients and family members regarding the status of their wounds and healthcare status
  • Provided comprehensive patient education on topics such as at-home dressing changes, negative pressure care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and general wound repair.

Registered Nurse, Acute Care Floor (All Shifts)

Island Health
Anacortes, WA
05.2018 - 11.2021
  • Floor nurse for a 30 bed, rural hospital
  • Proud to have cared for patients through the COVID-19 pandemic and asked by name to float to other units to include: Emergency Department, ICU, Labor & Delivery, and Mother & Baby
  • Accountable for the administration of, observation, charting and reporting effects of medications, intravenous procedures, and other therapeutic and diagnostic measures in a safe and accurate manner while operating within established policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Evaluate vaccine status and administer according to patient needs
  • SWAT (Skin, Wound, Assessment, Treatment) team member
  • Proficient with MediTech, Office Suite, and Pixis.

Military Police, CT National Guard

United States Army
Hartford, CT
02.2003 - 02.2009
  • Ensured operational readiness and maintenance of a team comprising of 3 members and team equipment such as tactical vehicle, weapon systems, and communication systems valued at over $1M.
  • Operation Iraqi Freedom 2006-2007: Planned, supervised, and executed Military Police operations in an urban and rural combat environment and provided transitional training to Iraqi police and Iraqi Army
  • September 2005: Quick Reaction Team to Hurricane Katrina
  • Distributed support and aid to distressed locals, security at FEMA facilities
  • FEMA appointed team responsible for conducting security and humanitarian operations throughout the city of New Orleans.

Certified Wound Care Nurse, Inpatient Inova Alexandria

Inova
Alexandria, VA
  • Supported all inpatient teams with wound care education, consulting patients/medical staff and providing wound care education for the 318-bed hospital
  • Uphold high standards of practice relating to the care, teaching and rehabilitation of patients having fistulas, wounds, burns, and incontinence
  • Collaborate and prioritize interdisciplinary communication for multidiscipline, collaborative patient care
  • Advocate and educate patients and caretakers on wound care, infection and injury prevention, and skin care
  • Performed comprehensive assessments, treatments, and dressing changes independently while maintaining adherence to hospital policies and procedures
  • Efficient at EPIC electronic medical record system.

Education

Bachelors of Science, Nursing -

Penn State University
08-2020

Associates in Technical Arts, Nursing -

Skagit Valley College
03-2018

Bachelors of Science, Liberal Studies -

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
01-2010

Skills

  • Data utilization
  • Chart Analysis
  • Quick Learner
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Care Coordination
  • Documentation
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Clinical Decision-making
  • Multi-discipline Communication
  • Case Management
  • Organized
  • Case Review

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia State Department of Health
  • Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCR) - Wound Ostomy Certification Board
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, RQI
  • Healing Touch, Level 1 - Healing Beyond Borders

Personalhobbies

  • Fairfax Women’s Soccer Association
  • SYC Assistant Coach (Soccer & Basketball)
  • Personal Travel (U.S & International)
  • Professional continued education (average of 25 hours per year)
  • Health & Wellness

Affiliations

  • Fairfax Women’s Soccer Association- Athlete
  • SYC Assistant Coach (Youth Soccer & Basketball)
  • Personal Travel (U.S & International)
  • Health & Wellness

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Wound Care Nurse, Outpatient Wound Healing Centers

Inova
04.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

RestorixHealth
10.2018 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse, Acute Care Floor (All Shifts)

Island Health
05.2018 - 11.2021

Military Police, CT National Guard

United States Army
02.2003 - 02.2009

Certified Wound Care Nurse, Inpatient Inova Alexandria

Inova
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia State Department of Health
  • Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCR) - Wound Ostomy Certification Board
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, RQI
  • Healing Touch, Level 1 - Healing Beyond Borders

Bachelors of Science, Nursing -

Penn State University

Associates in Technical Arts, Nursing -

Skagit Valley College

Bachelors of Science, Liberal Studies -

Southern Connecticut State University
Julianna Thomsen