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JUDITH MEIER

Coopersburg,PA

Summary

Experienced nursing educator and public health professional with a successful history in hospitals, private practices, public health, and higher education. Skilled in adult medicine, prenatal care, public health policy, communicable diseases, online and in-person teaching, curriculum development, and public speaking. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master’s in Nursing Education with a global health focus from Moravian University. Experienced in project coordination, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope. Utilizes strong planning and organizational skills to manage resources effectively with a track record of enhancing team collaboration and streamlining workflows to drive project success.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coordinator Prenatal Education Programs

St. Luke’s University Hospital & Health Network
10.2016 - Current
  • Create and implement education for prenatal education which includes breastfeeding, mother/baby care, car seat, infant CPR. Created videos and PowerPoint for virtual prenatal classes educating families virtually using Microsoft Teams Meeting. Prepare and update PowerPoint and video education for virtual and onsite prenatal classes. Schedule virtual and prenatal classes at designated facilities and maintain equipment and supplies necessary for teaching onsite and virtual prenatal classes.
  • Developed virtual classes during COVID 19 to education families on mother/baby care and created videos to teach prepared childbirth.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new staff on procedural protocols and system usage.
  • Maintain and report prenatal class statistics monthly
  • Created survey for patients to complete following each prenatal class – complete by families online.
  • Schedule lactation staff for inpatient and outpatient needs. Due to increase growth of the lactation department, it became a separate entity to prenatal education.
  • Certified Car Seat Technician - Develop, maintain, and plan car seat clinics for the Network as part of the prenatal education department
  • Certified lactation counselor – Renewed 2024
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed

Registered Nurse

St. Luke's University Health Network
01.1985 - 10.2016
  • Experience includes labor and delivery, couplet care, operating room, PACU (post-anesthesia care unit), high-risk pregnancy, breastfeeding educator, and unit educator for post-partum staff.
  • Committees included: policy updating, quality improvement, OB collaborative, mother/baby safety. Participating in project to prevent deliveries before 39 weeks pregnancy - Hospital received HAP aware for this project
  • Taught evening and weekend prenatal classes to expectant parents as assigned.
  • Mentored staff and nursing students in best practices in all aspects of labor and delivery, newborn care, high risk pregnancy, operating room, post anesthesia care unit, and postpartum care from area colleges.
  • Mentored nurse scholar from Moravian College in all aspects of the labor and delivery unit, infant care immediately post-delivery, which included resuscitation if needed after delivery.
  • Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans based on clinical observations and outcomes.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management

Adjunct Professor

Moravian College
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • Adjunct professor for Moravian College. Provided education and experiences in the labor and delivery unit for students which included labor, postpartum, operating room and recovery room, high risk pregnancy, and newborn care.
  • Facilitated discussions to promote critical thinking and academic discourse among students.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve student engagement and participation.

Visiting Nurse

St. Luke’s Visiting Nurse
12.2007 - 05.2008
  • Cared for patients post-discharge from the Hospital in their home. Care included, wound vacuum, wound care, all aspects of medical/surgical, and diabetes care, IV lines & TPN.
  • Delivered personalized patient care, ensuring adherence to individual health plans.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance service delivery.
  • Assessed patient needs through comprehensive evaluations, improving care quality and effectiveness.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting self-care practices and health literacy.

Medical Surgical Nursing

St. Luke’s University Health Network
09.1983 - 01.1985
  • Cared for patients hospitalized with medical/surgical health related needs including prepping for surgery, post-surgical care & education regarding disease process and discharge education
  • May, 1989 through 1991 - Open Heart Step Down Unit - Cared for patients with cardiac issues including telemetry, pre-surgical care and post-surgical care with education for their specific disease and discharge education.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA
05.2023

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Moravian College
Bethlehem
05-2015

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
05-1983

Skills

  • Clinical Medicine
  • Experienced with St Luke’s Epic system
  • Clinical mentorship
  • Patient care expertise
  • Course content creation
  • Microsoft Teams meetings
  • Team management
  • Public Speaking
  • Coaching
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer engagement
  • Data entry
  • Decision-making
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Team leadership

Affiliations

  • AWOHHN

Certification

Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)

MSN RN

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Coordinator Prenatal Education Programs

St. Luke’s University Hospital & Health Network
10.2016 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Moravian College
09.2014 - 05.2016

Visiting Nurse

St. Luke’s Visiting Nurse
12.2007 - 05.2008

Registered Nurse

St. Luke's University Health Network
01.1985 - 10.2016

Medical Surgical Nursing

St. Luke’s University Health Network
09.1983 - 01.1985

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Moravian University

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Moravian College

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northampton Community College

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