317.450.3425 Julie N. Walton 401 Thornberry Drive

Walton5@purdue.edu Carmel, IN 46032

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full-time position as a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting.

EDUCATION

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing GPA 3.85/4.0

CERTIFICATIONS AND SOCIETIES

American Heart Association CPR Certified 2012-Present

American Nurses Association NDNQI Pressure Ulcer Training IV 2014-Present

Mental Health First Aid 2014-Present

Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, Delta Omicron Chapter 2014-Present

Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society 2011-Present

RELEVANT RESEARCH ACCOMPLIS HMENTS

LEAN Six Sigma Quality Improvement: Patient Portal—Access Education Process Fall 2014

Evaluated the current state of a stalled process, surveyed the patient population and patient

needs, developed educational tools, including an instructional video, a template letter, and

a brochure for patients to gain access to the portal

Proposed a new process to achieve meaningful use of purchased portal software as well as

future suggestions to the North Central Nursing Clinics displayed in A3 poster format

Capstone Project: Nursing Care of Pulmonary Artery Catheters Fall 2014

Researched Evidenced Based Practice as well as Community Health Network Policy

on the care of Pulmonary Artery Catheters

Presented researched information on a poster to staff to be displayed on the Medical ICU

Quality Improvement: Call Light Response Times Spring 2014

Analyzed the relationship and data between room location and call light response

time through the available call light response time system

Explored the nursing perspective and suggested possible solutions to decrease call

light response time on St. Vincent Hospital’s Orthopedic Floor

Evidenced Based Practice: Breast Cancer Treatment in Postmenopausal Women Spring 2013

Evaluated the relationship between different treatments and their outcomes in

Postmenopausal Women

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Community North Hospital: Medical/Renal/Oncology Unit, Patient Support Partner Spring 2014-Present

Completed vital signs, activities of daily living, and delegated tasks for up to 12 patients

Developed skills include phlebotomy, insertion and removal of urinary catheters,

IV removal, bladder scan, patient safety, Epic System documentation, communication

with staff, oral care, blood sugar monitoring, and care of the deceased

St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Volunteer 2008-2011

Completed over 300 hours of volunteering

Served as the representative at the main entrance desk, provided direction and

instruction for incoming patients and visitors

Gained and utilized essential knowledge involving patient confidentiality

Cleaned and restocked the emergency unit rooms and equipment

PURDUE UNIVERSITY CLINICAL ROTATIONS , Student Nurse

Capstone Clinical: Medical ICU, Community Heart & Vascular Hospital, Indianapolis, IN Fall 2014

Completed 90+ hours with Registered Nurse Preceptor

Administered the primary care of two patients. Completed head to toe assessments, safe

medication delivery, catheter insertion, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, tube

feedings, sterile dressing changes, care of the deceased, therapeutic communication, patient

advocacy, collaboration with the interprofessional healthcare team, and patient education

Medical-Surgical: St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, Indianapolis, IN Spring 2014

Explored patient care in multiple units of the hospital including the Neurology,

Cardiac, Respiratory, Orthopedic, and General Medical-Surgical Units

Administered medications, monitored pain, completed head to toe assessments,

vital signs, ADLs, evaluated lab results, created plans of care and goals for the shift.

Obstetrics: IU Health North Hospital, Carmel, IN Fall 2013

Created bonds with laboring mothers and families during the birthing process

Evaluated fetal heart rate monitoring and vital signs during labor and delivery

Administered newborn medications, baths, and assessments

Completed postpartum maternal and newborn assessment

Medical-Surgical: St. Elizabeth East and Central, West Lafayette & Lafayette, IN Fall 2013

Completed patient care activities of daily living, administered medications,

monitored pain, completed head to toe assessments, and vital signs

Geriatrics: St. Anthony Healthcare, Kindred Healthcare, West Lafayette, IN Fall 2012, Spring 2013

Performed patient care activities of daily living including bathing, dressing,

toileting, hygiene, ambulation, and feeding of elderly patients

Completed assessments, vital signs and wound care

LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONS

Delta Gamma Fraternity Member, Beta Iota Chapter 2011-Present

Director of Scholarship 2012-2013

Reported individual and chapter GPA’s to Delta Gamma National Fraternity

Placed members on probation and developed personal scholarship plans

Started study tables and created a scholarship crew

Director of Merchandise 2012-2014

Employed by Logos Express Incorporated

Created and edited designs for 16+ events per year for Delta Gamma Events

Finalized orders and distributed apparel to Chapter Members

Nurses’ Christian Fellowship 2011-Present

Vice President 2013-Present

Formed relationships with other Nursing Students outside of class time in regards to

our Faith and how it impacts our day-to-day life as well as our nursing care

Conducted meetings when the President was unavailable

Boiler Gold Rush

Team Supervisor 2013

Attended multiple training sessions and then facilitated multiple training sessions to new

Team Leaders

Served as a mentor to 6 Team Leaders during training, the week of Boiler Gold Rush, and

after the program concluded

Team Leader 2012

Lead 15 new Purdue University students during the orientation week of Boiler Gold Rush

Served as a mentor during and after orientation

Purdue University Dance Marathon

Student Organization Outreach Committee Captain 2013

Attended weekly meeting and lead 10 members to accomplish tasks before and during the 18 hour

marathon

Special Events Committee Member 2012

Aided in event planning to help raise money for Riley’s Hospital for Children prior

to the 18 hour marathon where we stand for those who cannot

Dancer

2011, 2014

SCHOLARSHIPS

Purdue University Presidential Scholarship 2011-2015

Purdue University Marquis Scholarship 2011-2015

Delta Gamma Foundation Scholarship 2013, 2014

Mary Louise Foster Health and Human Sciences Scholarship 2014

St. Vincent Hospital Volunteer Scholarship 2011

Carmel United Methodist Church Scholarship Award 2011