Julie Hayden

• Pre-op RN: pre-procedure assessments, venipuncture, pre-procedure medications, pre- and post-procedure instructions

• Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
• Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
• Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
• Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
• Assist physician in performing endoscopic procedures like gastroscopies, colonoscopies, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), bronchoscopies.
• Collect and prepare specimens for cytology, microbiology, and pathology.
• Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.

Wound Clinic Registered Nurse

• Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
• Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
• Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
• Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.

Infusion Registered Nurse

• Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.

• Assist physician in performing endoscopic procedures like gastroscopies, colonoscopies,, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), bronchoscopies.
• Collect and prepare specimens for cytology, microbiology, and pathology.
• Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
• Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
• Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.

• Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 4 bed same day surgery overnight care unit, providing direct care to up to 4 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Provided direct patient care for same day surgery patients requiring overnight observation

Registered Nurse, Endoscopy

• Assist with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care of patients receiving endoscopic procedures

Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit

• Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to patients in post-operative recovery room.

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Short Stay

• Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU

• Cared for patients in 16-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Managed patients recovering from cardiovascular procedures

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab

• Supported physicians throughout catheterization procedures, including introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
• Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Registered Nurse, Neurology and GU Surgical

• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, provided direct patient care, administered medications, observed and documented patient condition.