Julie Meng

*Supports Physicians in high volume Cardiology Practice as Health Care Assistant & office manager.

*Promotes and restores patients' health by collaborating with multidisciplinary team members within structural heart specialty who perform Watchman, TAVR, Mitral Clip, PFO closures, and TEE.

*Prepares and reviews clinical documentation.

*Provides care to patients in a clinical setting. *Performs vitals, EKG, physical assessment and medication reconciliation.

*Triage patient phone calls. Develops plan with physician. Monitors results and patient outcomes.

*Schedules tests, procedures, and appointments and coordinate appropriate referrals when indicated in EPIC.

* Obtain medication prior authorizations, and insurance pre-certifications for testing and procedures.

*Review laboratory and test results with Physician and communicate results and recommended treatment plan.

*Manages Physician Calendar including office appointments, meetings and procedures.

*Collaborates with Primary Care Physicians and Surgeons to provide safe patient care.

*Educates patients on health goals, cardiac procedures, testing and medications.

*Help participate in collection of research data for TAVR program,

• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging times in the ICU environment.
• Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
• Administered life-saving medications according to physician orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in treatment implementation.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.