Julia Panozzo
Chicago,IL.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
COMER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
02.2022 - Current
- Provided nursing care for an average of 1 to 3 critically ill patients in a 30-bed unit at a level one trauma center.
- Successfully and competently cared for patients with a multitude of disease processes including but not limited to shock, burn, trauma, complex cardiac, respiratory illnesses, neurology/neurosurgery, general surgery, hematology-oncology.
- Cared for patients with endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, mechanical ventilation, ECMO, CVVH, oscillators, EVD/bolts, chest tubes, central/arterial lines, and sedation.
- Maintained leadership positions in the unit, including charge nurse and Unit-Based Council chair/co-chair.
- Provided education to families and patients about disease processes, hospital information and policy, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Worked closely and effectively with physicians to promote a collaborative work environment, ensuring to provide the highest standard of care to patients.
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
ADVOCATE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided nursing care for 1-3 critically ill patients within a 25-bed unit.
- Successfully and competently cared for patients during intubations, codes, central line insertions, special procedures and conscious sedations.
- Cared for patients with a range of disease processes including complex chronic diseases, motor vehicle accidents, complex cardiac, respiratory illness, neurology/neurosurgery, hematology-oncology.
- Cared for patients with endotracheal tube, tracheostomies, mechanical ventilation, external ventricular devices, chest tubes, art lines, PICC and central lines, ports, feeding tubes and many others.
- Closely monitored and recognized clinical changes in patient status and alerting physicians for quick intervention.
- Communicated with family members compassionately and effectively about ongoing patient status during high stress situations.
- Provided continual support for patients and their families by working empathetically and respectfully.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Biology & Neuroscience
Augustana College
Skills
Unit Based Council Chair/Co-Chair: November 2024 - Present
Implementation of Kardex Nurse-Nurse Report Sheet
Creation of Standardized Guidelines:
- ECMO/CVVH Training
- Guidelines for Primary Nursing
- Day/Night Shift RN Responsibility Guidelines
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
COMER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
ADVOCATE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
02.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Biology & Neuroscience
Augustana College