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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, IL
06-2007

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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