Julie Reaume
La Quinta,CA
Summary
NICU RN position Polished Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse committed to working with healthcare teams to deliver high-level service and support. Resourceful educator committed to increasing patient knowledge and wellbeing. Excellent track record of mentoring team members and leveraging care plan expertise to assist with treatment assessments and development.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical 3 Registered Nurse NICU
Eisenhower Health
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 8-bed neonatal NICU unit.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
NICU Nurse Manager
Eisenhower Health
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Took part in opening of the Level 2 NICU, creating the staff, initiating the polices and procedures and the equipment requirements.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Level III NICU 33 bed unit
- Works in collaboration with Neonatologist to provide 24/7 coverage in the NICU
- Respiratory, Premature infants
- Providing coverage for all high risk C-Sections and Vaginal Deliveries for infant less than 35 weeks gestation as well as transportation responsibilities of critically sick infants
- Provides education to the staff and STABLE instructor.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Mallinckrodt
09.2014 - 12.2017
- NNP role as consultant and educator for NICU's in California, Nevada and Arizona
- Work in collaboration with the Critical Care Business Managers at various NICUs providing customer service and education for nitric oxide and the various disease states associated with the patient population in the NICU.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Desert Regional Medical Center
05.2010 - 12.2017
- Level III NICU 30 bed unit
- Works in collaboration with Neonatologist to provide 24/7 coverage in the NICU
- Respiratory, Premature infants and Cardiac (PDA) patients
- Providing coverage for all high risk C-Sections and Vaginal Deliveries for infant less than 35 weeks gestation as well as transportation responsibilities of critically sick infants
- Provides education to the staff and STABLE instructor.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Nurse Manager of the NICU
Desert Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 05.2010
- Responsible on a 24 hour basis for the fiscal, clinical and personnel management of a Level III 30 bed NICU
- Directed, evaluated and controlled operational activities while maintaining the unit's effectiveness and efficiency in providing excellent patient centered care
- Implemented performance improvement plan into the unit practice
- Implemented and maintain departmental as well hospital wide policies, procedures and standards of care
- Assured all Stated and Federal laws were in compliance within the NICU
- Assured all Joint Commission standards were followed within the unit.
Advance Clinical 4 NICU RN
Desert Regional Medical Center
01.2002 - 05.2010
- Level III NICU 30 bed unit
- Respiratory, Premature infants and Cardiac (PDA) patients
- Charge Nurse Relief, Preceptor for new staff and orient to ventilators, Transport Coordinator for 2 years.
- STABLE Program Coordinator and Lead Instructor, Lactation Consultant, NRP Instructor
- Implemented standard concentrations in the NICU.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
NICU Nurse Manager
Children's Hospital of San Diego/Scripps La Jolla
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Level II NICU expanded from a 10 bed to a 14-bed unit
- Initiated short term ventilation and care for 28 weeks infants and up
- Joint Venture between Children's Hospital of San Diego and Scripps La Jolla Hospital.
Decision Support Analyst
Children's Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Developed written documents and reports related to programs and operations.
- Identified and analyzed project risks and developed mitigation strategies.
- Conducted research and analysis to develop model-based solutions to complex operational problems.
- Designed data optimization and interfaces for user interaction.
- Determined and developed algorithms to improve and optimize operational processes.
- Created models to forecast and predict quantitative and comparative evaluations of various business solutions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Team Leader- Quality Management/Utilization Review Nurse
Children's Hospital Of San Diego
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Responsible for Utilization Management, Discharge Planning and Quality Improvement for the Organization
- Supervised and maintained all utilization review documentation through Inter-Qual.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated workgroup meetings with medical personnel to find effective solutions to issues.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Compliance with regulatory bodies such as JCAHO, CMA, DHS
- Coordination of Re-Engineering Project with Medical Staff Services
- Liaison for Nursing and Ancillary Quality Improvement Programs and Coordinators.
Nurse Consultant
Medical Center
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Program to El Centro Regional, : teaching weekly classes for the first year and then monthly classes the second year
- While in the Decision Support and the Quality Management roles, I worked as per diem in the NICU.
NICU RN Advanced Clinical 4 RN
Children's Hospital Of San Diego
01.1985 - 01.1996
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Cardiac Specialist, ECMO Specialist, Advanced Life Support Nurse, Transport team. Preceptor and Charge Nurse.
NICU RN
Children's Hospital Of Michigan
01.1983 - 01.1985
- In the Level IV NICU
- Cared for ECMO, Cardiac, Surgical and Respiratory patients
- ECMO Specialist, Charge Nurse, Preceptor and Transport team.
Education
Master of Science - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL05.2010
Master of Business Administration -
National University
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
University of San Diego Completed, University of San Diego
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boston University
Holistic Health Practitioner Certificate -
Desert Resort School of Soma Therapy
Skills
- Skills of leadership
- Professional responsibility, accountability and independent judgment in the performance of advance nursing practice
- Manager, educator, mentor and collaborator with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
- Provides a holistic care approach for the patient
Certification
STABLE
NRP
CPR
DEA License
Nursing Furnishing Number
RN and NP License
Sigma Theta Tau
Timeline
Clinical 3 Registered Nurse NICU
Eisenhower Health
07.2022 - Current
NICU Nurse Manager
Eisenhower Health
08.2020 - 07.2022
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 08.2020
Clinical Nurse Educator
Mallinckrodt
09.2014 - 12.2017
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Desert Regional Medical Center
05.2010 - 12.2017
Nurse Manager of the NICU
Desert Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 05.2010
Advance Clinical 4 NICU RN
Desert Regional Medical Center
01.2002 - 05.2010
NICU Nurse Manager
Children's Hospital of San Diego/Scripps La Jolla
01.2000 - 01.2002
Decision Support Analyst
Children's Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2000
Team Leader- Quality Management/Utilization Review Nurse
Children's Hospital Of San Diego
01.1996 - 01.1998
Nurse Consultant
Medical Center
01.1994 - 01.1998
NICU RN Advanced Clinical 4 RN
Children's Hospital Of San Diego
01.1985 - 01.1996
NICU RN
Children's Hospital Of Michigan
01.1983 - 01.1985
Master of Science - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama
Master of Business Administration -
National University
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
University of San Diego Completed, University of San Diego
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Boston University
Holistic Health Practitioner Certificate -
Desert Resort School of Soma Therapy
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