Julie Fullerton, RN

• -Experienced in 45 bed Level II NICU/16 bed Level III NICU
• -Experienced with administration of oxygen, inhaled nitric oxide
• -Experienced in the stabilization of level III infants prior to transport
• -Experienced with care of level III infants
• -Experienced with post partum resuscitation of high-risk neonates
• -Experienced with neonates of 1000g from admission through discharge
• -Experienced with neonates of less than 1000g from admission through discharge
• -Experienced with surgical patients, pre and post-op care
• -Experienced with PICC line insertion and management
• -Experienced with Neonatal wound, skin and ostomy care
• -Experienced with neonatal ground transport
• Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses in high-acuity neonatal environments.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for critically ill infants.
• Educated families on neonatal health issues, fostering understanding and support during challenging times.
• Led nursing staff training sessions focused on advanced NICU protocols and emerging technologies.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and streamline nursing workflows.
• Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions.

Teaching/curriculum development:

• -Preceptor/ Mentor
• -Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor
• -Stable Program Lead Instructor
• -Presented S.T.A.B.L.E. Cardiac Module at NICU update October, 2009
• -PICC staff education 2009, 2010 co-creator, instructor
• -NICU Basics Orientation Instructor
• -Course development for NICU training: neonatal cardiology, neonatal wound care, and family centered care; neonatal x-ray interpretation.
• -NICU Basics Skill Labs instructor
• -Co-produced SMH NICU video
• -Co-created SMH mentoring program workbook
• -Project lead for NICU admissions book
• -Wound Care Team Leader NICU Skin, Wound & Ostomy Team
• -NICU X-ray interpretation course creator/instructor

System, Hospital and Unit Committee Memberships:

Hospital Patient Education Committee, Chair 2002-2015; Patient Education Advisory Board; 2008 System-Wide Patient Ed. Products ACT Committee; NICU Partnering with Parents Council; NICU Clinical Practice Committee; NICU Family Centered Care Committee Chair2004-2014; NICU PICC team Chair 2021; NICU Wound Care Team Chair 2015-2023

2025 Association memberships include:

• National Association of Neonatal Nurses
• Southeast Florida Association of Neonatal Nurses
• North Carolina Nurses Association