Julie H. Paul RNC, BSN
Ville Platte,LA
Summary
Registered nurse with 29 years of acute care experience, including 22 years in healthcare leadership. Strength in regulatory compliance and integrated quality improvement. Track record of improving clinical outcomes through process and performance management.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Nursing Officer
Acadian Medical Center
Eunice, Louisiana
12.2018 - Current
- Directed nursing care across a 49-bed acute care hospital, including nurse practice standards, financial efficiency, strategic planning, service demand, physician relations, employee relations, and Acadian Medical Center mission and vision goals.
- Provided executive oversight for quality, risk, and compliance programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
- Led clinical standards and regulatory guidelines project during un-merge of 2 facilities into independently accredited institutions.
Assistant Nursing Director
Mercy Regional Medical Center (Mercy Campus & Acadian Campus)
11.2013 - 12.2018
- Assisted CNO with nursing care coordination and operational excellence in 109-bed acute care hospital, enhancing service delivery.
- Supported senior leadership team in clinical care, financial efficiency, strategic planning, service demand, physician relations, employee relations, and achievement of mission and vision goals.
- Led monthly nurse manager meetings to review nursing standards, policies, practices, regulatory requirements, and quality measures.
- Contributed to development of the preceptor program to foster supportive orientation and a learning environment for retaining new hires.
Quality Director
Mercy Regional Medical Center (Mercy Campus & Acadian Campus)
04.2011 - 03.2015
- Managed compliance with federal, state, and regulatory agencies to implement and maintain high-quality standards.
- Collaborated with external accrediting bodies for both hospital and laboratory: Joint Commission, CLIA, DHH and CMS.
- Established QAPI metrics to monitor and evaluate quality assurance initiatives across departments.
- Assisted Risk Manager in occurrence reporting processes and patient safety investigations, enhancing patient safety protocols.
- Served as Patient Advocate to improve customer satisfaction and resolve patient rights concerns.
- Developed, updated, and reviewed organizational policies and procedures, physician order sets, competencies, and job descriptions.
- Held dual role as Quality Director and Assistant Nursing Director, ensuring effective oversight of quality and nursing operations, from November 2013 to March 2015.
Womens Center Director
Acadian Medical Center, a campus of Mercy Regional Medical Center
04.2004 - 04.2011
- Coordinated quarterly Maternal and Pediatrics division meetings to enhance communication and collaboration among staff.
- Drafted policies aligned with state and Joint Commission standards.
- Assisted administration with budget projections to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Helped plan and implement the ECMC transition to the AMC facility in 2006.
- Recognized as the 2007 Director of the Year.
- Led nursing management during interim period as Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, supporting staff and maintaining operational continuity from April to August 2010.
RN Staff Nurse- Womens Center
Acadian Medical Center
09.2003 - 04.2004
- Developed and led prenatal classes for expecting parents, enhancing knowledge of healthy pregnancy and childbirth preparation.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies, ensuring adherence to standards of care.
RN Staff Nurse- Obstetrical nurse
Ville Platte Medical Center
06.1997 - 09.2003
- Assisted departments during low-census periods to ensure workflow continuity and meet staffing needs.
- Served as 3-11 shift supervisor as needed to oversee daily operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern University
Natchitoches, LA01-2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Alexandria
Alexandria, LA01-1997
Skills
- Registered Nurse: LA089398
- BLS and ACLS certified
- Fetal Monitor Instructor
- Nationally Recognized Certification in Inpatient Obstetrics
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt- March 2020
Affiliations
Senior Leadership, Patient Safety and Clinical Quality Committee, Maternal Committee, Pediatric Committee, Environment of Care Committee, Infection Control Committee, Critical Care/Medicine Committee, Emergency Services Committee, Surgical Services Committee, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Ethics Committee; AWHONN member; Attends Medical Staff, Board of Trustees, Medical Executive Committee, & Hospital Service District Board meetings. Actively participates as a member of LSUE Nursing Advisory Board, and SLCC Practical Nurse Advisory Council.
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer
Acadian Medical Center
12.2018 - Current
Assistant Nursing Director
Mercy Regional Medical Center (Mercy Campus & Acadian Campus)
11.2013 - 12.2018
Quality Director
Mercy Regional Medical Center (Mercy Campus & Acadian Campus)
04.2011 - 03.2015
Womens Center Director
Acadian Medical Center, a campus of Mercy Regional Medical Center
04.2004 - 04.2011
RN Staff Nurse- Womens Center
Acadian Medical Center
09.2003 - 04.2004
RN Staff Nurse- Obstetrical nurse
Ville Platte Medical Center
06.1997 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Louisiana State University At Alexandria