1. 2818 James Louis Drive
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 236-9325
julene.zakadams@mavs.uta.edu
JULENE ZAK RN
PROFESSIONAL
PROFILE I am a professional, social, energetic, critical care nurse with the
knowledge and skills required to care for diverse patient populations with
complex disease courses. Every day is a new opportunity for learning and
for growth. It is our responsibility as caregivers to continue to learn about
the best treatment options for the clients we serve to give them the best
individualized care possible. As a team member with our patients and
other healthcare disciplines, we can maximize the quality of our clients’
lives and help them to better understand their disease processes so they
can make the best choices for themselves.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Vast knowledge on various medications to related disease
processes
Conduction of initial histories and physicals
Possesses exceptional assessment skills
Management of patients with multi-system co-morbidities
Understanding of interpretation of diagnostic testing and
laboratory testing relevance with patient care
Assistant to physicians performing multiple procedures
Mentoring and educating new graduates and orientees
specializing in documentation
Experienced in the care of trauma patients
Competent in the care of immediate post-operative coronary
bypass grafting and valvular replacement, and intra-aortic balloon
pump patients
Skilled care of continuous venous to venous hemodialysis patients
Monitoring of acute and chronic cardiac patients including
myocardial infarctions
Proficient care and recovery of immediate post-operative patients
Collaboration with patients regarding education and instruction
Supervision of nursing staff and patients on a hemodialysis unit
and post recovery cardiac/peripheral intervention outpatient
procedures
Assisting physicians with determining patients as candidates for
clinical research trials and obtaining data for research trials
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EXPERIENCE HOUSE SUPERVISOR, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, PLUM CREEK
SPEICALITY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE CENTER
5601 Plum Creek Drive Amarillo, TX 79124
PHONE (806) 351-1000
Supervisor-Tammy Clements RN
July 2016- October 28, 2016
Achievements
CPR and ACLS certified
Worldwide Leader in Healthcare nominated by International Nurses Association
Responsibilities
Systematically evaluated the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and
nursing services throughout the facility
Made decisions and actions based upon ethical principles and to foster a non-
discriminatory climate in which care is delivered
Provided oversight and acted as a resource to staff and patients
Ensured quality care of patients and families
Monitored completion of treatments and medications delivered
Assisted in oversight with after-hours pharmacy needs.
Promoted research and integrating evidence based knowledge into the
identification of best practice in the delivery of nursing care to the appropriate
population
RN CATH LAB RECOVERY, AMARILLO HEART GROUP
1901 Port Lane Amarillo, TX 79106
PHONE (806) 468-0260, (806) 358-4596
Supervisor- Joe Morrison RN
July 2010-July 2016
Achievements
CPR and ACLS certified
Responsibilities
Assessment, management, recovery, discharge, and education of cardiac
catheterization, peripheral vascular interventional, pacemaker implantation and
change-out, ICD change out patients
Medication administration and education
Patient education
Charge Nurse
Preceptor and mentor for new nursing employees to Cath Lab, nursing students
and high school students who are shadowing nurses
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STAFF RN AND CHARGE NURSE, AMARILLO KIDNEY SPECIALIST (OUT PATIENT HEMODIALYSIS
CLINIC
8604 S. Coulter Amarillo, TX 79119
PHONE (806) 358-0051
Supervisor- Connie (Short) Brown RN
August 2008-July 2010 (Full-Time) and July 2010-2012 (Part-Time)
Achievements
CPR certified
Responsibilities
Assessment and management of chronic renal disease patients
Medication administration, adjustment of Epogen, Zemplar, and Ferrlicit dosages
according to guidelines
Patient education
Preceptor and mentor for new hemodialysis technicians, nursing staff, and nursing
students
As a charge nurse oversaw the treatment of 36 hemodialysis patients on 2 shifts
and supervised 10-12 nurses and patient care technicians
Rounded with physicians and processed new orders
Set up referral appointments for patients to other specialized doctors
Coordinated care as a team member with social workers and dieticians
Arranged for special procedures in coordination with local hospitals such as
declotting of fistulas and graphs and fistulograms to ensure patency.
STAFF RN PRECEPTOR (SPEICALIZING IN DOCUMETATION), NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL
SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
1501 S. Coulter Amarillo, TX 79106
PHONE (806) 354-1000
Supervisor- Shirley Collins
January 2003-August 2008
Achievements
CPR, ACLS, TNCC certified
Neurological patient assessments, CVVHD, immediate post-operative CABG, AVR
and MVR, IABP
Preceptor and partner education committee specifically in documentation
Responsibilities
Assessment and management of assorted critical care patients
Medication administration,
Patient education
Preceptor and mentor for new nursing staff
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EDUCATION The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX RN-BSN PROGRAM
September 2014- current
Perspective graduation date December 2017
Cumulative GPA 4.0
Honors and Achievements:
Member of Honor Society. Org (2014-present)
Member of Key Club Honor Society (2015-present)
Member of Society of Collegiate Leaders and Achievement (January-2016-present)
Candidate for International Scholar Laureate program (2015)
Member of National Honor Society for Collegiate Scholars (June 2016-present)
Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda (April 2016-present)
Awarded Worldwide Leader in Healthcare by International Nurses Association (June 2016)
Member of International Distinguished Scholars (September to present)
AMARILLO COLLEGE, AMARILLO, TX
Associates Degree Registered Nurse
Graduated in December 2002
Member of student council, student government, and student nursing organizations
Cumulative GPA- 3.388
AMARILLO HIGH SCHOOL AND AMARILLO AREA CENTER FOR ADVANCED LEARNING,
AMARILLO, TX
Advanced College Preparatory Diploma and Certified Nursing Assistant
Graduated in May 2000
Member of HOSA and served as president (1999-2000), vice-president (1998-1999) and
secretary (1997-1998)
Cumulative GPA 92.702 class ranking 123 in 504
ORGANIZATIONS Member of American Nurses Association, Texas Nurses Association, and
International Nurses Association
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COMMUNICATION Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Office
Usage of DOS communication systems, and All-Scripts Documentation and
Omni electronic medical record systems and, MAC LAB patient electronic
charting
REFERENCES MICHELLE GREGORY RN, MSN, FNP
Charge Nurse and Friend (12 years)
Cell (806) 679-6800
TAMMY CLEMENTS RN
Chief Nursing Officer, Charge Nurse and Friend (12 years)
(806) 930-0973
KATIE SHERMAN RN (16 years)
Colleague and Friend
(806) 236-6977
LINDSEY JOHNSON RN, BSN
Colleague and Friend (10 years)
(806) 678-1375
WANDA HERRERA RN
(806) 681-2958
Colleague and Friend (8 years)
SAUNDRA FOWLER RN
(806) 570-3983
Colleague and Friend (8 years)