Julie Dunn
Louisville,KY
Summary
Compassionate and skilled registered nurse with 18 years of experience providing patient care. 16 years of providing care in surgical care areas. Known for providing safe, efficient care across pre-op, post-op, and PACU settings. Brings a steady, reassuring presence while maintaining strong clinical skills and attention to detail, ensuring patients feel supported and confident throughout the surgical experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre/Post/PACU Nurse
Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
Louisville, KY
02.2019 - Current
- Monitored patient vitals post-anesthesia, ensuring stability and prompt intervention when necessary
- Administered medications and pain management protocols in alignment with physician orders
- Trained and mentored new nurses on procedures and best practices in patient care
- Educate patients on pre-operative procedures, addressing concerns to enhance understanding and comfort levels
- Assess patient health and readiness for surgery through comprehensive pre-operative evaluations
- Started IVs
- Responsible for the care of multiple patients preoperatively and up to 2 postoperatively
Pre/Post Op Nurse
Norton Children's Hospital
Louisville, KY
05.2012 - 02.2019
- Responsible for the care of multiple patients in the pre and postoperative units
- Advocated for patient needs by effectively communicating with families and healthcare providers
- Educated patients and families on pre-operative procedures, enhancing understanding and reducing anxiety
- Mentored new hires and nursing students, sharing best practices
- Administered medications according to physician orders
- Provided thorough postoperative care and discharge instructions to families
- Started IVs, drawing labs, performed EKGs
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
Kosair Children's Hospital
Louisville, KY
03.2010 - 05.2012
- Communicated with surgeons and anesthesia providers regarding patient care
- Responsible for the care of one to two patients
- Administered pain medicine as needed to control post-operative pain
- Regularly extubated patients and started IV’s
- Assessed patients frequently and thoroughly for post-operative complications
- Performed as endoscopy nurse weekly
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
Louisville, KY
08.2008 - 03.2010
- Communicated with physicians regarding patient care
- Delegated tasks to assistive personnel
- Responsible for the care of one to four patients
- Ensured physician orders were completed
- Started IV’s, administered medications, wound care, ventilator
- Oversaw patient discharges including performing the discharge teaching
- Made decisions regarding patient/family needs
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY2010
Associate's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY2008
Skills
- Patient Care
- IV Insertion
- Surgical Site Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Epic Charting
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Registered Nurse License 1118228
Timeline
Pre/Post/PACU Nurse
Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
02.2019 - Current
Pre/Post Op Nurse
Norton Children's Hospital
05.2012 - 02.2019
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
Kosair Children's Hospital
03.2010 - 05.2012
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
08.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Louisville
Associate's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Jefferson Community And Technical College