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Julie Ann Pagorek

Saint John,IN

Summary

I am an energetic, team player who is looking to secure a position in positive, challenging, hands on work atmosphere.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

School City of Hammond
Hammond, IN
08.2023 - Current
  • Performed triage assessments of walk-in students in Health Office.
  • Documented students progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system update immunizations and healthconditions.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss students care plans.
  • Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all students by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Advocated for students by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.

Registered Nurse

Community Hospital
Munster, IN
05.2018 - Current
  • Under the direction of the Physician, and Director of Physician Services, triage patients, checks vitals, interviews patients, administers EKG,s, injections, immunizations, visual tests, performs diagnostic procedures, assists the physician with patient procedures and performs routine laboratory tests, intravenous hydration and/or medications. Records diagnoses in progress notes and and summary of visit. Contacts hospital, doctor for emergency. Prepares room for procedures, cleans and disinfects all equipment, daily stocking and ordering of supplies
  • Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
  • Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional service

Registered Nurse

Franciscan Health Munster
Munster, IN
03.2016 - 05.2018

Patient care and positive interaction, administration medications/intravenous fluids, nursing assessment, wound care and prevention, monitoring telemetry patients step down unit ACLS, medical surgical patients returning from surgery.

  • Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management
  • Assessed patient conditions and got them treatment quickly.
  • Provided necessary health education training for patients.
  • Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
  • Assessed patients' overall health, identified their needs and goals for treatment and connected them with ideal practitioners and treatments.
  • Educated family members about proper care procedures.
  • Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
  • Helped patients navigate the healthcare system and their care plans by educating them on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout the treatment process.
  • Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse

Community Hospital (CCNI)
Schererville, IN
03.2013 - 03.2016

Under the direction of the Physician, and Director of Physician Services, triage patients, checks vitals, interviews patients, administers EKG,s, injections, immunizations, visual tests, performs diagnostic procedures, assists the physician with patient procedures and performs routine laboratory tests, intravenous hydration and/or medications. Records diagnoses in progress notes and and summary of visit. Contacts hospital, doctor for emergency. Prepares room for procedures, cleans and disinfects all equipment, daily stocking and ordering of supplies

  • Assessed patient conditions and got them treatment quickly.
  • Provided necessary health education training for patients.
  • Assessed patients' overall health, identified their needs and goals for treatment and connected them with ideal practitioners and treatments. 

Registered Nurse

Saint James Hospital
Chicago Heights, IL
07.2007 - 02.2013

Patient care and positive interaction, administering Medications/intravenous fluids, nursing assessments, wound care and prevention, interventions admission and discharge and daily documentation of patient status.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Saint James Manor and Villas
Crete, IL
12.2004 - 07.2006
  • Patient care and positive interaction, administering.
  • medication, nursing assessments, wound care and prevention,.
  • interventions, admission and discharge and daily documentation of.
  • patient status.

Nail Technician

Salon St. Claire
Glenwood, IL
08.2002 - 03.2006
  • Responsibilities - Client interactions, equipment maintenance, maintain and record.
  • inventory on a monthly basis and clean and sanitize equipment and.
  • implements.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey, IL
01.1999 - 08.2004
  • Patient care and positive interaction, vital signs, daily care of.
  • patients including - feeding, bathing, brushing teeth and hair, changing of linen, wound.
  • and bandage care, measurement of daily input and output; admission of patients and daily.
  • tracking of patients vitals.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Arden Courts
Holland, IL
05.1997 - 08.1998
  • Patient care and positive interaction, vital signs, daily care of.
  • patients including - feeding, bathing, brushing teeth and hair, changing of linen,.
  • measurement of daily input and output.

Education

August 2007  South Suburban College Registered Nurse Boarded Certified Hold license IL. and IN.

May 2007 Eligible for NCLEX (Illinois) August 2004 Board Certified Licensed Practical Nurse Illinois July 2003 Licensed Practical Nurse South Suburban College South Holland, IL May 1997

Certified Nursing Assistant South Suburban South Holland, IL

Skills




Client, documentation, equipment maintenance, inventory, administering, patient education

medication, nursing, bathing, patient care, vital signs, wound care, starting

I.V.'s, setting up and assisting with procedures and maintaining thesafetyy

of the patient.

References

References Excellent, checkable references are available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

School City of Hammond
08.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Community Hospital
05.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

Franciscan Health Munster
03.2016 - 05.2018

Registered Nurse

Community Hospital (CCNI)
03.2013 - 03.2016

Registered Nurse

Saint James Hospital
07.2007 - 02.2013

Licensed Practical Nurse

Saint James Manor and Villas
12.2004 - 07.2006

Nail Technician

Salon St. Claire
08.2002 - 03.2006

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ingalls Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 08.2004

Certified Nursing Assistant

Arden Courts
05.1997 - 08.1998
Julie Ann Pagorek