JULIE PITZER, RN
CANFIELD,Ohio
Summary
As a highly dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN), my goal is to join your critical team and make a positive impact. My progressive career history at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth is a testament to my ability to enhance patient care through effective collaboration and strong clinical skills. My experience in direct care coordination in a fast-paced environment has allowed me to remain calm under pressure and handle difficult patients/family members and high-stress situations with ease. I am committed to professional development and building strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. With my skills and expertise, I am confident that I can make a valuable contribution to your team and provide the highest standard of care to your patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced patient safety by closely monitoring surgical procedures and providing timely assistance to the surgical team.
- Ensured timely communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals for seamless patient care.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development by engaging in continuing education courses, and staying current on best nursing practices.
- Prevented infection risks by consistently adhering to strict aseptic protocols throughout all stages of surgical procedures.
- Minimized surgery delays through meticulous preparation of equipment, instruments, and supplies needed for each specific operation.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Student Nurse Extern
Mercy Health- St. Elizabeth
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
- Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting with daily living tasks and providing emotional support to patients.
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by consistently stepping up when additional help was required or requested within the unit or department.
- Supported nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs.
- Performed diagnostic tests under supervision of registered nurses, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Gained valuable clinical experience through rotations in various hospital departments, such as emergency care, cardiac/stroke intermediate care, rehabilitation, and general medical surgical units .
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Aided in wound care management by changing dressings under the guidance of registered nurses, promoting healing processes while preventing infections.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
Student Nurse Technician
Salem Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Ensured timely responses to call lights, attending to patients'' needs quickly and efficiently.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and active listening skills during interactions.
- Exhibited excellent time management skills when prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously under high-pressure situations.
- Participated in educational opportunities to continually improve nursing knowledge and enhance the quality of patient care provided.
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by accurately documenting patient information in electronic medical records systems.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills in performing wound care, catheter insertion, drawing labs, and under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Worked with staff to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Secretary
Boardman Township Zoning And Police Department
07.2014 - 08.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
- Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication
- Facilitated communication between departments for improved collaboration and project success.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
- Implemented new office procedures to improve workflow efficiency while reducing administrative errors.
- Improved document processing times by implementing digital archiving systems and reducing paper waste.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
- Created detailed reports summarizing critical data points such as budgets or performance metrics
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Gateway Community College
Youngstown, OH05.2023
Skills
- Licensed Registered Nurse-1 year
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Skills
- Documentation and Charting in EPIC and Meditech software systems
- Admission and discharge procedures
- Direct patient care
- Patient Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Insulin medication assistance
- Telemetry and hemodynamic monitoring
- Maintaining proper sterile technique
- EKG's
- Vital signs
- Lab draws
- Arterial Blood Gas (radial)
- Foley catheter insertion/removal
- Vaccine administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Maintenance of oxygen saturation standards
- Removal of drains and sutures
- Seizure care
- Heart cath recovery
- Neuro spine surgical recovery
- Patient and family advocacy through collaboration with spiritual care, palliative, and ethics
- Emotional awareness
- Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth
08.2023 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth
06.2023 - 08.2023
Student Nurse Extern
Mercy Health- St. Elizabeth
01.2022 - 05.2023
Student Nurse Technician
Salem Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 02.2022
Secretary
Boardman Township Zoning And Police Department
07.2014 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Gateway Community College
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