Julie Aguirre R.N.
Mundelein
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Advocate/Advocate at Home
Lake Zurich
06.2009 - Current
- Coordinated care plans for diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management strategies.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate patient conditions and provide direct support services.
- Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare system to enhance access to services.
- Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans for wounds.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans for wounds according to medical protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions to determine urgency of care needed.
- Utilized electronic health records to maintain accurate patient information.
- Assessed patients' health condition and determined the level of care needed.
- Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
- Utilized EHR systems effectively for documentation purposes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided patient education on disease processes and treatment plans to ensure understanding of the medical plan.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate patient care plan and provide ongoing education to patients regarding disease process, treatment options, and lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments provided by consulting specialists or other providers involved in a patient's care plan.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Managed caseloads involving multiple chronic illnesses across various settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities or private homes.
- Participated in on-call rotations, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.
- Developed relationships with patients to ensure they received the highest quality of care.
Registered Nurse ICU Stepdown/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Highland Park Hospital
Highland Park
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment options.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Educated families about nutrition, hygiene needs and home safety measures for successful discharge planning.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL06-2007
Skills
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Wound management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Health education
- Risk assessment
- Critical thinking
- Basic life support
- EMR / EHR
- Strong clinical judgment
- Triage
- Disease education
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Advocate/Advocate at Home
06.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse ICU Stepdown/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Highland Park Hospital
06.2007 - 06.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of Lake County
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