Julie Wnek
Appleton
Summary
Diligent Registered Nurse with extensive experience in administering intravenous therapies and managing patient care. Proven ability to handle complex cases and ensure patient comfort and safety. Demonstrated expertise in intravenous catheter placement and patient education.
Collaborative team player known for compassion, flexibility and reliability, adept at adapting to changing clinical needs. Skilled in IV insertions, patient assessments, and medication administration, with focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes and supporting healthcare team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IV Infusion Nurse
Joints, Nerves & Spine
09.2024 - Current
- Insertion, maintenance and removal of peripheral intravenous catheters
- Administer Normal Saline, Versed and Ketamine IV infusions to patients in accordance with physician orders and established protocols
- Monitor patient vital signs, assess for adverse reactions, and promptly report any changes or concerns to the healthcare team
- Maintained accurate documentation of medication administration, including dosage, route, and time administered
- Educate patients on the purpose of IV therapy, potential side effects, and self-care measures to promote optimal outcomes
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions
Pediatric Case Manager
Thedacare at Home
01.2002 - Current
- Monitor vital signs, weight, cardiopulmonary assessment, pain, GI/GU, neuro and review medication list with every home visit
- Provide specialized nursing care to pediatric patients in their home setting, ensuring their safety and well-being
- Manage complex medical equipment such as feeding tubes, tracheostomies, central lines, PICC and PIV lines
- Lab draws via central line, PICC line, port and peripherally with precision, teaching and attention to detail
- Facilitated family and patient education by providing clear and concise instructions and information on health conditions and treatments
- Administered medications by ensuring accurate dosage and adherence to prescribed regimens
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including doctors, therapists, and social workers to develop a comprehensive care plans for each patient
- Assist families in understanding the medical needs of their child and provide education and teaching on proper medication administration techniques and equipment management
- Delivered home healthcare services while maintaining a compassionate, safe and supportive environment for patients and their family
NICU & Pediatric Specialty Nurse
PRN Healthcare NICU & Pediatric Registered Nurse
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Children’s Hospital of the Fox Valley
- Compassionate and highly skilled NICU nurse providing critical care to premature and critically ill newborns. Proficient in neonatal resuscitation, ventilator management, and family education, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Provide 24/7 critical care to neonates with respiratory distress, sepsis, and congenital conditions in a Level III NICU.
- Administer ventilator support, CPAP, IV therapy, and specialized neonatal medications to stabilize critically ill infants.
- Educate and support families on infant care, feeding techniques, and post-discharge care, improving confidence and compliance.
- Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and lactation consultants to develop individualized treatment careplans.
- Implemented infection control protocol, reducing NICU hospital-acquired infections by 27%.
- Provided direct care to infants and children, monitoring growth, development, and response to treatment. Assisted in administering vaccinations, medication, and IV fluids while educating parents on preventative care.
- Developed family-centered care plans, improving parent engagement and newborn health outcomes.
- Pediatric & Neonatal resuscitation & stabilization
- Ventilator management & CPAP therapy
- Intravenous (IV) therapy & medication administration
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) management
- Family education & emotional support
- Infection control & sterile technique
- Electronic health records (EHR) documentation
- Kangaroo care & developmental care techniques
- High-risk neonatal assessments & interventions
- Strong communication & teamwork in high-pressure environments
- Played a key role in ensuring the department''s compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to established policies and procedures.
IV Infusion Registered Nurse
Encircle Health
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Providing patients with ordered medicine and fluids through injection, PIV, port or PICC line
- Monitoring infusions, patient tolerance and response, committed to ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Reviewing lab tests and overall assessment of the patient
- Patient education & emotional support
- Infection control & sterile technique
- Electronic health records documentation
- Maintained accurate medication inventory, ensuring timely order placement when supplies were low.
Critical Care Nurse
Thedacare Regional Medical Center Appleton & Neenah Hospitals
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Provide 24/7 intensive care to critically ill patients, including those with respiratory failure, sepsis, and multi-organ dysfunction.
- Ventilator and balloon pump management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Rapid decision-making
- Code blue team participation
- Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
- Patient & family education in high-stress situations
- Coordinated care efforts with physicians and support staff for transplant patients
- Assisted with bed side cardioversions and chest tube insertions
- Administer IV medications, blood transfusions, and emergency interventions per physician orders.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists, to improve patient care outcomes.
Critical Care Nurse
Arkansas Heart Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Provide 24/7 intensive care to critically ill patients, including those with respiratory failure, sepsis, and multi-organ dysfunction.
- Ventilator and balloon pump management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Rapid decision-making
- Code blue team participation
- Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
- Patient & family education in high-stress situations
- Coordinated care efforts with physicians and support staff for transplant patients
- Assisted with bed side cardioversions and chest tube insertions
- Administer IV medications, blood transfusions, and emergency interventions per physician orders.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists, to improve patient care outcomes.
Education
Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI01.1993
Skills
- Central line management
- Support and education
- Compassionate care
- IV drug administration
Certification
- Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation- American Red Cross, Appleton, WI (2024-present)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (past)
- CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) Certification– Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (past)
- Medical- Surgical Nursing Certification– ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing board certification examination (past)
- Diabetic Nursing Certificate: Saint Vincent Infirmary Hospital Diabetes Unit
Timeline
IV Infusion Nurse
Joints, Nerves & Spine
09.2024 - Current
NICU & Pediatric Specialty Nurse
PRN Healthcare NICU & Pediatric Registered Nurse
01.2017 - 01.2019
Pediatric Case Manager
Thedacare at Home
01.2002 - Current
IV Infusion Registered Nurse
Encircle Health
01.2002 - 01.2004
Critical Care Nurse
Thedacare Regional Medical Center Appleton & Neenah Hospitals
01.2000 - 01.2002
Critical Care Nurse
Arkansas Heart Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1999
Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College
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