Julie Meyer
Queen creek,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Home Health Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Thema Home Health, excelling in patient assessments and chronic disease management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and compassionate care. Skilled in electronic medical records and patient counseling, fostering trust and independence in patients and families.
Healthcare professional with extensive expertise in home health care and patient support. Adept at enhancing patient well-being through personalized care and attention to detail. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, showcasing skills in patient assessment and medication management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse
Thema Home Health
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatments administered, and other pertinent information for thorough recordkeeping.
- Improved patient quality of life by delivering compassionate and empathetic support during home visits.
- Fostered patient independence and self-management skills by teaching families how to assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility exercises.
RN Staff Nurse - Liver/Kidney Transplant
Banner University Medical Center
05.2015 - 02.2022
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Director of Nursing
Regency Park Assisted Living
03.2009 - 04.2014
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Planned and assigned workload to 50-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
Home Health LVN
Infinited Home Health
10.2008 - 12.2009
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Everest College of Nursing
Ontario, CA07-2013
Vocational Degree - Nursing
Glendale Career College
Glendale, CA10-2008
Skills
- Home safety evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Physical therapy coordination
- Intravenous therapy
- Electronic medical records
- Patient management
- Behavioral health support
- Geriatric nursing
- Diabetes management
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Patient counseling
- Case management
- Post-surgical care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Home care
- Physician collaboration
- Medical office administration
- Chronic disease management
- Wound care management
- Fall prevention
- Phlebotomy blood draws
- In-home care services
- Nutritional counseling
- Recording vital signs
- Catheter care
- Family support
- Care coordination
Certification
- Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Languages
English
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse
Thema Home Health
02.2022 - 12.2024
RN Staff Nurse - Liver/Kidney Transplant
Banner University Medical Center
05.2015 - 02.2022
Director of Nursing
Regency Park Assisted Living
03.2009 - 04.2014
Home Health LVN
Infinited Home Health
10.2008 - 12.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Everest College of Nursing
Vocational Degree - Nursing
Glendale Career College
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