Julie Mering

Laguna Hills Saddleback Medical Center; Neuroscience/Ortho Tele Unit from 12/21 -9/22.

Orange County Global Medical Center; DOU/Tele Unit from 9/22-1/23

Kaiser Oakland Medical Center; Tele Float from 1/23- 5/23

Hilo Medical Center; Transitional Care Unit from 5/23-11/23

Woodland Memorial; Med/Tele and float to other Dignity Hospitals in the Sacramento area from 11/23-9/24

San Luis Obispo French Medical Center; Tele/Float from 9/24-1/25 utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Participated in continuing education courses relevant to nursing practice.
• Trained and mentored Student Nurses on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
• Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
• Ensured that all documentation was completed in a timely manner and met all standards for accuracy.
• Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
• Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment of physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals.

• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
• Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
• Taught preoperative classes for orthopedic surgery.
• Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
• Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
• Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
• As a step in charge nurse, coordinated patient admissions, transfers and discharges from the unit.

• Participated in non-violent crisis intervention training and certification by CPI.
• Oversaw staff and all patients for the adolescent unit, monitoring safety and quality of care
• Delegation of tasks and collaboration with Management and Multidisciplinary team.
• Maintained accurate records of patient information including assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations involving behavioral disturbances or potential harm to self or others.
• Provide behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with mood and psychotic disorders.
• Assess patients in active withdrawal and provide interventions.