Julie M. Kearney, BSN, MSN, ARNP-C
Maitland, Florida 32751
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Career Summary Board certified Nurse Practitioner with 23 years proven experience as an RN
in Orlando area hospitals, surgery centers, and private practice, with expertise in
surgery, aesthetics, plastics, orthopedics, ENT, colorectal, obstetrics and
gynecology, triage, adult critical care, pediatrics, and general medicine. Recent
graduate from The George Washington University with a Master's of Science in
Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program. Successful in dealing with patients
in a professional and compassionate manner. Ability to build rapport and positive
relationships with colleagues and patients alike. Detail oriented with a passion for
excellence.
Experience Maitland Family Practice, 2013 to present
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Preventative care and treatment of
patients ranging from newborns to geriatric, in a high volume general family
practice office.
Bassin Center for Plastic Surgery, 2013
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Responsible for the pre-op, peri-
operative, and post-op care of patients receiving cosmetic surgery.
Florida Hospital Orlando, 2008 - 2012
Outpatient Surgery Staff Nurse- Care of patients ranging from 6 months old to
geriatric in preparation for surgery, PACU Phase I and II recovery
including Orthopedics, Breast Reconstruction, Gynecology, Colorectal, Plastics,
and ENT.
Institute of Aesthetic Surgery, Dr. Richard Gregory, 2008 - 2011
Registered Nurse- Responsible for the pre-op, peri-operative, and post-op care of
patients receiving cosmetic surgery.
Florida Hospital Celebration, 2005 - 2006
Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse - Responsible for triage care of patients through
labor and delivery including IV administration, medications, assisting with
epidural insertion, cervical exams, circulation of deliveries both NSVD and
operating room for Cesarean Sections including post anesthesia recovery from
surgery- general or regional. Perinatal education, Neonatal resuscitation,
Interpretation of Fetal Monitoring tracings.
Florida Hospital Orlando, 1995 - 2005
Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse - Care of High Risk Labor/Delivery, Antepartum
and Perinatal patients. Level 3 referral center. Assist with amniocentesis, tubal
ligations, intrauterine surgeries, multiple births, hysterectomy. Care of patients
with Diabetes, Pregnancy induced hypertensionlPreeclampsia, Multiple Births,
Preterm Labor/Delivery, Premature rupture of membranes, Placenta previa, and
Cardiac problems.
Winter Park Memorial Hospital, 1992 - 1995
Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse - See above description of responsibilities.
Kissimmee Memorial Hospital, 1991 - 1992
Adult Critical Care Staff Nurse - ICUIPCU - Responsible for care of patients in
acute care setting.
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children, 1990 - 1991 Pediatric
Special Care Unit Staff Nurse - Responsible for care of pediatric patients in acute
care setting in areas of surgical, post burn, cardiac, neuro, respiratory, ortho, and
trauma.
Professional Licensure/ Certifications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners- Board Certified
Florida State Nursing APRN license
Florida State Nursing RN license
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Washington, D.C.
Education The George Washington University
Master of Science in Nursing August 2012
Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
800 clinical hours in Family Practice-Dr.Waldheim Maitland Family Practice
Pediatrics-Dr.Franz, Ob/Gyn-Loch Haven Ob/Gyn, and Plastic
Surgery/Dermatology- Dr.Gregory
Orlando, Florida
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 1990
President's Honor Roll, Spring 1990
Community Service
Team Captain, American Heart Association Heart Walk, 2009-2012
Shepherd's Hope Volunteer for the medically uninsured
Arranged, assisted, and managed care of elderly patients
Assisted with School Vision and Hearing Screening
Health Education for 5th Grade Girls- Puberty, Growth, & Development
Activities Sedation team, Preop, and Recovery for PET scan - new program initiated to
allow adults with seizures the opportunity for PET scan under sedation in
preparation for ablation of areas in brain causing seizures.
Nurse Practice Council Outpatient Surgery, 2009-2012
-Initiating positive change for improved working environment,
including safety, patient outcome and satisfaction.
-Improvement in collaboration and communication with colleagues and units in
professional practice.
-Developed and brought to print an informative brochure for patient education on
what to expect day of surgery including post operative period.
Ran and completed 9 full marathons (26.2 miles) & 2 half-
marathons( 13.1 miles)