Julie H. VanDolah

Registered Nurse

ac0rdh@r.postjobfree.com / 441 Hubert Blvd Hubert, NC 28539 / 252-***-**** PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

I have been a Registered Nurse for 21 years. My passion is Emergency Medicine even before becoming a nurse, I started as an EMT on a volunteer rescue squad and worked my way up to EMT-P. I worked more than 7 years as a Paramedic when I decided to further my career and attend nursing school. I have been working as an Emergency Department nurse since 1996 when I graduated.. I have an Associates degree in Nursing and Emergency Medical Science. I have been trained and am experienced in triage using the ESI system as well as other triage systems. I have used Wellsoft, Epic, and Meditech EHR, and Mekesson charting systems. Am also familiar with using Pyxis and Omnicell medication supply stations. Working in a Level I Trauma Center has given me the experience to provide safe and compassionate care to people of all ages from neonate to geriatric. We had patients from multi level traumas and critically ill medical patients to minor emergencies. Through this experience I have learned how to communicate well while being able to assist other health care members with relaying information to patients. I have learned many skills all in which I am confident in. I have also worked in the Minor Emergency Department where I cared for many different levels of illness and injury. I am certified in BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS,and ENPC. I am also a member of the Emergency Nurses Association. I feel that my experience caring for different age groups with multiple different illnesses and needs makes me a good candidate for this job.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Trinity Healthcare Staffing, Travel Nurses Across America December 2016 - present I work with a travel nursing company as a Registered Nurse that is contracted through different facilities. In this capacity I am presently working in the ED as a Staff RN where I use my assessment skills in order to prioritize the patient’s medical issue and treatment needs. During my assessment I utilize skills including obtaining vital signs, cardiac monitoring, hands on patient assessment and convey my findings to the physician in order to provide the best patient care possible to ensure the patient is treated as quickly and accurately possible for the best patient outcome. Patient complaints range from very minor illness, injuries, chronic medical problems, psychiatric problems, trauma, cardiac, stroke, and multiple other medical issues. Utilize the 5 rights of medication administration in order to provide safe passing of medications while observing for adverse reactions, side effects, and the wanted effect of what has been given. I also use many skills I have learned over the years of nursing such as IV with and without blood draw, NG tube placement, tracheostomy care, obtaining blood gases, cultures while following policies and procedures established by the facility. As an RN you act as an advocate for the patient and also assist in communication between the patient and provider. It is important to provide the patient with as much information, in an easy to understand context, to assure he or she understands what is being told to them. Electronic medical record use while following HIPAA regulations is a must.

RN Onslow Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, NC May 2016 - October 2016 Functioned as a Staff RN in the ED where I utilized my assessment skills including vital signs, cardiac monitor in order to provide safe and accurate treatment to patients. In my present job they use different areas of the ED to treat different ESI level patients. I have worked in all areas that include Supertrack, Rapid Medical Evaluation, Psych Evaluation area, and the main part of the ED where the higher acuity of patients are being treated. The patient nurse ratio ranges from 4-5 to 1, occasionally 6-1. I triaged patients upon arrival to the ED whether it been in triage area or at the bedside of a patient that arrived via EMS. Act as a patient advocate in order to achieve the best patient outcome and care while following the standards of practice of nursing. Gave medications safely while monitoring for response and/or adverse side effects. Used general nursing skills such as, starting IV's with and without blood draw, performing EKG's, in/out or indwelling foley catheter placement with sterile technique, provided nourishment, and assisted with procedures, such as conscious sedation, central lines, as needed among other skills. Utilized the Electronic Health Charting to keep accurate and up to date information of patients treatment and ongoing care.

RN Carteret Health Care, Morehead City, NC Nov 2015 - Feb 2016 Functioned as a Staff RN in the ED where I utilized my assessment skills including vital signs, cardiac monitor in order to provide safe and accurate treatment to patients. Triaged patients upon arrival to the ED whether it been in triage or at the bedside of a patient that arrived via EMS. Acted as a patient advocate in order to achieve the best patient outcome and care while following the standards of practice of nursing. Gave medications safely while monitoring for response and/or adverse side effects. Used general nursing skills such as, starting IV's with and without blood draw, performing EKG's, in/out or indwelling foley catheter placement with sterile technique, provided nourishment, and assisted with procedures as needed among other skills. Utilized the Electronic Health Charting to keep accurate and up to date information of patients treatment and ongoing care. RN II Vidant Health Care, Greenville, NC Jun 2000 - Nov 2015 Functioned as a Staff RN II in the the Level I Trauma Center ED where I utilized my assessment skills including vital signs, cardiac monitor in order to provide safe and accurate treatment to patients. Triaged patients upon arrival to the ED whether it been in triage or at the bedside of a patient that arrived via EMS. Acted as a patient advocate in order to achieve the best patient outcome and care while following the standards of practice of nursing. Gave medications safely while monitoring for response and/or adverse side effects. Used general nursing skills such as, starting IV's with and without blood draw, performing EKG's, in/out or indwelling foley catheter placement with sterile technique, provided nourishment, and assisted with procedures as needed among other skills. Frequently performed conscious sedation, used rapid fluid infuser, and worked as a member of the trauma team during initial stabilization of the patient in order to get all studies done that were needed. Stayed with the patient until they were transported to their assigned room. Utilized paper and Electronic Health Charting to keep accurate and up to date information of patients treatment and ongoing care. Was active in assisting in health care outside the hospital during health fairs and other projects. RN Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern, NC Jul 1996 - May 2000 Functioned as a Staff RN in the ED where I utilized my assessment skills including vital signs, cardiac monitor in order to provide safe and accurate treatment to patients. When I started I was a new Graduate RN. Was trained in triage in order to assess the patient's current complaints and stability to provide the accurate and efficient care. Learned time management and prioritizing patients needs. Acted as a patient advocate in order to achieve the best patient outcome and care while following the standards of practice of nursing. Gave medications safely while monitoring for response and/or adverse side effects. Used general nursing skills such as, starting IV's with and without blood draw, performing EKG's, in/out or indwelling foley catheter placement with sterile technique, provided nourishment, and assisted with procedures as needed among other skills. Utilized the writtent healthcare charting to keep accurate and up to date information of patients treatment and ongoing care. EMT-P Onslow County EMS, Jacksonville, NC Aug 1987 - Mar 1995 Became one of the first of sixteen EMT-I's employed by Onslow County to assist in starting a new EMS system where we covered the county in emergency services calls. Responded to emergency calls and assessed the situation/scene in order to provide safe, efficient treatment and transport to area hospitals for further evaluation. During this time I became an EMT-P and supervisor for the organization. I frequently assisted in teaching IV classes as well as ACLS to new hires and staff of the local hospitals. Learned many skills that I utilized on a daily basis while rendering care to patient. Worked as a team with other emergency service providers such as, Law Enforcement, Fire, and other Rescue agencies. EDUCATION

Associates in Nursing Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC 1994 - 1996 in Emergency Medical Science Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC 1991 - 1993

Attended school while working full time as an EMT-P in order to further my education and my field of work.

High School Diploma Swansboro High School, Swansboro, NC 1975 - 1979 Received a scholarship from the Woodman of the World to attend college. Was very active in fundraising, community service, and school functions.

I have taken many classes for various subjects throughout my medical career. I try to take classes often to keep my knowledge of new treatments, skills, and methods up to date. Assisted with hospital functions such as health fairs, kidney screenings, bicycle helmet fittings for kids, and The United Way Campaign. CERTIFICATIONS

BLS - Basic Life Support

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course

TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course

CREDENTIALS

Registered Nurse, State of North Carolina since 1996 License # 145639 REFERENCES

Martin Cichon, MD / 2380 W. Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC 27834 925-***-**** / ac0rdh@r.postjobfree.com

Cindy Weatherington / 1725 Old Brick Rd. Vanceboro, NC 28586 252-***-**** / ac0rdh@r.postjobfree.com

Shannon Moore / 540 Brighton Park Dr. Apt. 8, Greenville, NC 27834 252-***-**** / ac0rdh@r.postjobfree.com

Branigan Bissette PA / 2363 Forest Acres Dr. Greenville, NC 27834 252-***-**** / ac0rdh@r.postjobfree.com

Michele Marino / 165 Bayden Lane Richlands, NC 28574 910-***-**** / ac0rdh@r.postjobfree.com