Julianne Finnerty
Bloomsburg,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with bedside and specialty experience pursuing advancement in the nursing profession and added experience. BSN graduate eager to contribute developed knowledge with proven ability to provide quality care in a fast-paced environment. Organized, driven and action-oriented with the ability to adapt in an ever-changing nursing field. Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team-based or individually motivated environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinate and manage care of the pre and post-operative patient receiving conscious sedation, MAC, regional and general anesthesia
- Perform pre-operative nursing care including IV catheter insertion, verification of surgical and anesthesia consents, assistance with nerve block procedures, Swan-Ganz and arterial catheter insertion
- Provide post-operative care to patients of all surgical specialties, including pediatrics and critical care with a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio, per ASPAN guidelines
- Manage care of up to 4 post-operative patients discharged from Phase 1 anesthesia care awaiting inpatient bed placement or discharge to home
- Administer intravenous medications and treatments to assist patients with anesthesia and surgical side effects including pain, nausea, critical vital signs and airway patency
- Start and titrate intravenous medications and fluids such as blood products, vasopressors and cardiac drips in the critical care patient
- Coordinate and participate in effective communication between members of the anesthesia and surgical teams before and after surgical procedures
- Monitor and care for the critical care patient with the presence of advanced airways such as endotracheal tubes and tracheostomies, and arterial lines
- Coordinate and perform patient transfers to inpatient floors, ICU, and discharges to home once criteria is met and patient stability is attained
Registered Nurse, PACU
UPMC Williamsport
Williamsport, PA
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Perform all listed tasks and duties of above listed Registered Nurse, PACU position
- Assist in completion of bedside cardioversions and recover cardiac catheterization patients with arterial and venous sheaths
- Frequent care for the same-day-surgery patient requiring discharge to home following surgical procedures
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in up to 5-patient assignments on a medical-surgical telemetry unit with a cardiovascular focus
- Update and communicate with physicians and members of interdisciplinary care team on patient test results and status in conjunction with recording of patient condition and vital signs, medication side effects, and general symptoms of illness
- Assist in bedside procedures such as cardioversions, central line placement/access, paracentesis and thoracentesis, transthoracic and transesophageal echocadiograms; administer appropriate medications including conscious sedation
- Develop proficiency in providing care for high-acuity patients requiring titration of cardiac drips, ultrafiltration, CAPD, BiPAP and high flow oxygen delivery
- Coordinate and manage care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies prior to cardiac catheterization
- Prepare patients for extensive cardiac operations such as coronary artery bypass grafts and valve replacements in conjunction with post-operative education
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05-2021
Skills
- Leadership
- Team and interpersonal communication
- EPIC and Cerner EHR proficiency
- Multi-tasking
- Time management and problem solving
- Discharge planning
- Airway management
- IV catheter insertion
- Primary and team nursing proficiency
- Education of new hires and student nurses
Certification
- AHA Basic Life Support
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Fundamentals of Critical Care Support - Surgical
Affiliations
- Geisinger Medical Center Performance Improvement (PI) committee member, 2023-present; perform chart audits for monitoring of proper pain management and skin assessment documentation and associated education
- Unit preceptor (GMC PACU), 2023-present; tasked with the training and skill development of new unit hires, student nurses and nurse externs
Accomplishments
Bloomsburg University Nursing Achievement Award honoree, 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Geisinger Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
UPMC Williamsport
03.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Geisinger Medical Center
07.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania