Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Timeline
Work Availability
Accomplishments
Work Preference
Software
Languages

JULIE MECHERKY

Fordyce,AR
Life is something that happens to you while you’re making other plans.
Margaret Milar

Summary

Highly adaptable and hardworking Hospice Nurse/Manager with 8+ years in clinical settings, dedicated to providing exceptional care and compassion to patients. Skilled Telephone Triage Nurse experienced in assessing needs, making clinical decisions based on protocols and communicating with primary care team. Excellence in promoting and restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes and resources. Fosters relationships and coordinates with clinical healthcare professionals for continuity of care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Triage Nurse/Nurse Preceptor

Intellatriage
Brentwood, TN
02.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patient health concerns by listening to telephone inquiries, determining the urgency of the situation, and providing appropriate advice.
  • Documented all conversations in electronic medical records system according to established procedures and standards and communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to incoming calls from patients seeking medical advice or assistance.
  • Displayed empathy while helping patients understand their options for treatment and providing emotional support when necessary.
  • Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient records and protected sensitive information at all times.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system by documenting symptoms, complaints and issues discussed during calls and actions taken in patient medical records.

RN Team Manager

VITAS Healthcare
11.2020 - 10.2022
  • The Team Manager is the leader of the Patient Care Team that ensures patients and families receive continuity of care from admission to discharge or transfer to bereavement
  • Monitored team performance, tracked progress towards goals, identified areas of improvement and provided feedback to employees.
  • Ensured adherence to company policies, procedures, regulations and laws while maintaining an ethical workplace culture.
  • Led a diverse team of 12 members and over 80 patients, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

RN Case Manager

VITAS Healthcare
01.2014 - 11.2020
  • Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals and provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
  • Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans, and monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
  • Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

MPCU Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse

Advent Health Daytona Beach
04.2010 - 12.2013
  • Clinical Coach/Adjunct Faculty Member
  • Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
  • Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Education

ADN -

Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, FL
01.2009

Skills

  • Patient Care Services
  • Staff Supervision and Management
  • Basic Life Support
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Patient Assessments

References

Available upon request.

Certification

  • State of Florida Compact Nursing License
  • Minnesota, California, Oregon, Illinois Nursing Licenses

Timeline

RN Triage Nurse/Nurse Preceptor - Intellatriage
02.2023 - Current
RN Team Manager - VITAS Healthcare
11.2020 - 10.2022
RN Case Manager - VITAS Healthcare
01.2014 - 11.2020
MPCU Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse - Advent Health Daytona Beach
04.2010 - 12.2013
Daytona State College - ADN,

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Work from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k match4-day work weekCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork-life balance

Software

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

HCHB

Netsmart

Languages

English
Native language

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