Julie Charpentier, LPN
Metairie,LA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 24 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Memory Care Nurse
Laketown Village
Kenner, LA
06.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted in administering medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Supported new nursing staff through orientation and training on best practices.
- Advocated for patient needs during interdisciplinary meetings to enhance care quality.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients and families for providing exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism during their healthcare experiences.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical and emotional well-being to inform care decisions.
Home Health Field Nurse
Apex Home Health
09.2018 - Current
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient, caregiver, and living situation to determine care needs
- Educated patients about health maintenance and disease prevention to improve long-term outcomes
- Administered nursing care in accordance with established strategies, including therapies, teaching, and counseling to achieve treatment goals
- Educated patients and caregivers on medications, diet, and exercise plan to maintain patient care
- Evaluated physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs at each visit to maintain optimal care levels
- Coordinated across disciplines to implement home health care plans
- Kept care agency informed of changes in conditions, responses, and care needs of [Type] patients through consistent [System] documentation
- Interacted with patients, families, and cross-disciplinary teams to facilitate safe and conducive patient care
- Assessed patient condition during visits and charted observations and vital signs to spearhead medication review.
Memory Care Nurse
The Blake at Colonial Club
Harahan, LA
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted in administering medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Supported new nursing staff through orientation and training on best practices.
- Advocated for patient needs during interdisciplinary meetings to enhance care quality.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients and families for providing exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism during their healthcare experiences.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical and emotional well-being to inform care decisions.
- Administered medications accurately, adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
LPN/Clinical Care Specialist
Colonial Oaks Living Center
Metairie, LA 70006
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in medical records.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
- Facilitated patient and family education and counseling.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
- Reviewed patient health status and developed individualized care plans.
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Assessed effectiveness of clinical nursing interventions and programs.
- Evaluated patient progress, assessed outcomes and provided follow-up care.
- Monitored and maintained clinical supplies, materials and inventory.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
LPN/Clinical Care Coordinator
Wynhoven Healthcare Center
Marrero, LA 70072
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
- Organized systems for tracking patient records to improve ease of retrieval.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for nursing staff.
- Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.
- Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Presented feedback on current and new procedures at weekly clinical meetings.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Memory Care Director Restoration
Senior Living
Covington, LA 70433
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Assessment of potential residents for assisted living or memory care placement - Monitor health and safety of all residents - Document and report any residents with change of condition - Participate in weekly/monthly management meetings - Interview, hire, train and supervise all care staff - Establish monthly staff schedule - Establish monthly activities calendar for memory care residents - Communicate effectively with residents, families, community staff, physicians and third party vendors (home health, hospice, medication nurses)
Health and Wellness Director
St. Francis Villa Assisted Living
River Ridge,LA
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Assessment of potential residents for assisted living placement - Monitor health and safety of all residents - Establish plan of care to meet residents' individualized needs - Documentation of residents with change of condition - Hire, train and supervise care staff - Establish monthly schedule for care staff and medication nurses
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Live Oak Assisted Living
Hammond, LA
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Assessment of potential residents for assisted living and memory care placement - Monitor health and safety of all residents - Documentation of residents with change of condition - Hire, train and supervise care staff - Establish monthly care staff schedule - Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, physicians and third party vendors (home health, hospice, medication nurses)
- Developed and implemented wellness programs to enhance resident engagement and satisfaction.
- Coordinated health screenings and assessments to monitor resident well-being effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to address residents' physical and mental health needs.
- Organized educational workshops promoting healthy lifestyle choices among residents.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through resident feedback and adjusted initiatives accordingly.
- Trained staff on wellness best practices to ensure consistent support for residents.
- Implemented safety protocols in wellness activities, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Fostered relationships with community resources to expand wellness offerings for residents.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns related to workplace wellness policies and practices.
- Promoted injury prevention awareness through ergonomic assessments of workstations and proper body mechanics training sessions for staff members engaged in physically demanding tasks.
- Built productive relationships with vendors and on-site providers.
- Maximized program enrollment through effective outreach events, cold calling strategies, membership incentives, and referrals programs.
- Enhanced onboarding process by including wellness program orientations, integrating new hires into health culture from day one.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Louisiana Technical College
Hammond, LAHigh School Diploma -
Archbishop Chapelle High School
Metairie, LAHigh School degree -
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Quality Services
- Activities Scheduling
- Family Support
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Exemplary Communication Skills
- Staff Scheduling
- Client Advocacy
- Staff Development
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Employee Supervision
Timeline
Memory Care Nurse
Laketown Village
06.2024 - Current
Memory Care Nurse
The Blake at Colonial Club
11.2023 - 05.2025
LPN/Clinical Care Specialist
Colonial Oaks Living Center
08.2023 - 11.2023
LPN/Clinical Care Coordinator
Wynhoven Healthcare Center
04.2022 - 07.2023
Memory Care Director Restoration
Senior Living
06.2019 - 09.2021
Home Health Field Nurse
Apex Home Health
09.2018 - Current
Health and Wellness Director
St. Francis Villa Assisted Living
02.2018 - 05.2019
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Live Oak Assisted Living
05.2012 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Louisiana Technical College
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Chapelle High School