Julie M. Aponte
Irving
Summary
Experienced nursing professional in cardiac intervention, radiology and staff training. Recognized for strong analytical capabilities and clear communication. Focused on utilizing nursing knowledge to support organizational goals and enhance team engagement. Maintains composure in high-pressure situations, promoting collaboration across departments to drive better outcomes. Diligent professional committed to delivering optimal care standards.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Unit Based Educator
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
Dallas
06.2023 - Current
- Aligned organizational and regulatory requirements for onboarding process in CVIR units.
- Established onboarding competencies by department and job description.
- Facilitated device and procedure staff in-services across all CVIR departments.
- Collaborated on orientation process for new employees to ensure smooth integration.
- Developed unit-specific and role-specific orientation pathways for new hires.
- Contributed to development of interventional radiology RT to CT fellowship program.
- Participated in creation of interventional radiology RT to IR fellowship program.
- Updated and created educational learning modules with current knowledge content.
RN Staff RN IR, Cath Lab and EP
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
Dallas
08.2018 - Current
- Administered care to patients in Interventional Radiology for first six months at CUH per manager's request.
- Provided high-quality nursing support for diagnostic right and left heart catheterization procedures.
- Administered experienced nursing care for interventional Cath lab procedures, including PCI, PTCA, STEMI, atherectomy, brachytherapy, structural and congenital heart disease treatments.
- Managed clinical operations and staff assignments as charge nurse, ensuring optimal unit functionality.
- Collaborated with the Heart and Vascular accreditation teams to support the Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification efforts.
- Transferred to the Electrophysiology department on 01/2023.
- Administered nursing care during EP procedures including arrhythmia ablations and rate-controlled heart device insertion, replacement and upgrades.
RN CVIR Traveler
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided experienced nursing care in multispecialty procedural areas.
- Demonstrated adaptability in learning diverse environments and contributing to successful patient outcomes.
RN Staff
Orlando Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 04.2018
- Executed full-time role in Cath lab department during first year, expanding scope to include RRT and ICU responsibilities in second year for a comprehensive experience.
- Provided comprehensive care in cath lab for diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Delivered care to critically ill patients experiencing shock, respiratory crises, DKA, STEMI, CIWA, sepsis, and hemodynamic instability.
RN Staff
Baylor Heart And Vascular Hospital
Dallas
08.2007 - 05.2015
- Administered care to patients undergoing diverse diagnostic and interventional heart catheterization procedures.
- Procedures include Endomyocardial biopsies, PTCA, CTO, IABP/Impella/Tandem Heart, STEMI, shock, TAVR, Carotid Stenting and peripheral procedures.
- Managed six simultaneous procedural labs with cardiac and vascular providers as charge nurse.
Nurse Manager Interventional Radiology
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando
01.2000 - 07.2007
- Served as staff RN in interventional radiology for three years before promotion to Nurse Manager with hourly rate.
- Managed approximately 30 direct reports, including IR RNs, RTs, sonographers, and ancillary staff.
- Reported directly to the Radiology Director and CNO, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
- Oversaw daily operations, performing procedures and handling charge nurse responsibilities.
- Implemented efficient inventory management practices alongside with procedural charge entry duties.
- Fulfilled various administrative responsibilities to support operational excellence.
RN Staff
Florida Hospital
Orlando
11.1996 - 12.2001
- Provided critical care to severely ill patients in Cardiac ICU.
- Executed charge nurse responsibilities across CCU, PCU, and 23-hour observation unit.
RN Staff Nurse
Inter-American Hospital of Advanced Medicine
07.1991 - 05.1995
- Delivered comprehensive care to critically ill patients in ICU, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Supported emergency care operations through PRN assignments in Emergency Department, ensuring prompt and effective patient management.
Education
Bachelors in Nursing -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2014
Associate Degree in Nursing -
University of Puerto Rico
Humacao, PR05-1991
Skills
- Comprehensive cardiac intervention expertise
- Advanced knowledge in patient assessment skills
- Strong expertise in nursing training and education
- Broad industry experience in procedural area management
- Reliable and trusted source of information
- Professional relationship building with stakeholders
- Proficient convergent thinker
- Initiative leadership
- Analytical thinker
- Diligent follow-through
- Healthcare and quality control compliance
- Effective communication
- Time management
- EMR / EHR bedside workflow improvements
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Registered Nursing License Texas (Compact RN in Florida)
- AACN CCRN (Adult) Certification since 2016
- ACLS and BLS
- ABC Baylor, STEEEP Global Institute program completion (2012)
- LVAD Certified
Timeline
RN Unit Based Educator
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
06.2023 - Current
RN Staff RN IR, Cath Lab and EP
UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital
08.2018 - Current
RN CVIR Traveler
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
04.2017 - 08.2018
RN Staff
Orlando Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 04.2018
RN Staff
Baylor Heart And Vascular Hospital
08.2007 - 05.2015
Nurse Manager Interventional Radiology
Orlando Regional Medical Center
01.2000 - 07.2007
RN Staff
Florida Hospital
11.1996 - 12.2001
RN Staff Nurse
Inter-American Hospital of Advanced Medicine
07.1991 - 05.1995
Bachelors in Nursing -
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate Degree in Nursing -
University of Puerto Rico