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Julie Lewandowski

Mechanicsville,VA

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse focused on superior patient care seeking Registered Nurse, Dialysis position. Offers extensive experience with patients and staff from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Focused on meticulous patient care and customer service to include all staff members. Expert management in medication administration, IV skills, and patient care. Extremely observant with a fine eye for details.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

VCU Health System
Richmond, VA
04.1997 - 02.2022
  • Performed histories, physicals, and interviews for patients in pre-operative setting.
  • Set up of all equipment and supplies for anesthetic process.
  • Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
  • Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
  • Delivered pharmacological interventions, mechanical ventilation, and other treatments during routine and complex surgeries.
  • Assisted with smooth recoveries by administering postoperative medications and fluids.
  • Managed emergency situations by initiating, leading, or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Accounted for factors such as patient weight, sex and general body type to calculate anesthetic dosages.
  • Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms.
  • Reviewed patients with standard and complex medical histories, evaluated current condition, and determined appropriate anesthetic modality.
  • Implemented proper cleaning, stocking, and care of supplies and equipment.
  • Provided 24 hour coverage of Level 1 Trauma Center for Emergency Surgical Procedures.
  • Liaison between faculty Anesthesiologists and Resident Nurse Anesthetists.
  • Maintained efficient and positive communication between Anesthesia services and Surgeons.
  • Trained and oriented new nurse anesthetists.
  • Used Cerner and EPIC software to document notes in Electronic Medical Record.
  • Evaluated patients post-anesthesia by physical exam, noting responses to medications and pathophysiology of co-morbidities.
  • Administered general and sedation anesthesia for multiple types of surgeries and procedures.
  • Administered and managed regional and neuraxial anesthesia.
  • Demonstrated friendliness, kindness, and willingness to help all members of healthcare team, patients, and families.
  • Provided patient care in accurate, efficient, and compassionate manner.

Registered Nurse, ICU

MCV Hospital
Richmond, VA
06.1990 - 04.1996
  • Monitored patient status closely by interpreting and documenting EKG readings and Vital Signs, identifying any changes in patient condition, and reporting any changes in acuity or stability.
  • Provided clinical and didactic teaching for student nurses and new nurses.
  • Conferred with physicians regarding treatment plan and status of patient.
  • Provided post-operative care, regularly monitoring Vital Signs and fluid status.
  • Implemented Support Group for families of critically injured patients.
  • Organized and managed care of critically ill patients including patients with End Stage Renal disease on dialysis.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and followed nursing care plan for critically ill clients.
  • Administered medications, IV fluids, and obtained IV access.
  • Obtained blood, tissue and other specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Managed patients with end-stage renal disease, heart failure and coronary artery disease.
  • Provided nursing care for trauma and urgent interventions involving thoracic trauma, severe head injuries, and gunshot wounds.
  • Maintained meticulous patient charting for medications, vital signs, and patient treatments.
  • Provided patient and family teaching regarding health maintenance and prevention.

Education

Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia

Medical College of Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
12.1996

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Medical College of Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
05.1990

Skills

  • Proactive interventions to prevent crisis
  • Geriatric patient management
  • Knowledge of potential side-effects of medications
  • Obtain blood samples for collection
  • Caring, compassionate, and patient
  • IV Administration of fluids and medications
  • Medical Recording: proficient in Cerner and EPIC
  • Transfusion of blood products
  • Assessment of nursing and medical care
  • Expert in monitoring patient condition

Certification

BLS

ACLS

Work Availability

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Timeline

Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

VCU Health System
04.1997 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse, ICU

MCV Hospital
06.1990 - 04.1996

Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia

Medical College of Virginia

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Medical College of Virginia

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