Julien Mercier
Registered Nurse (RN) | Acute Medical Care & Post-Surgical Inpatient Services
Lyon
Professional Summary
Registered Nurse with substantial clinical experience across acute adult internal medicine and post-operative surgical units in the Lyon area. Dedicated to delivering rigorous, patient-centered care through precise clinical assessment, safe pharmacotherapy, wound management, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
Clinical Experience
Centre Hospitalier Rhodanien des Monts
Lyon
Registered Nurse - Acute Internal Medicine
Apr 2020 – Present
- Coordinate comprehensive bedside nursing care for a 26-bed acute adult medicine ward, conducting systematic admissions, monitoring vital signs, and preparing discharge care plans.
- Administer intravenous therapies, complex medications, and blood products following strict French public health hygiene and safety regulations.
- Mentor newly qualified nurses and nursing students during clinical placements, guiding them in aseptic wound management and digital health record charting.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, physiotherapists, and social workers, to align personalized treatment strategies.
Polyclinique Chirurgicale Bellecour-Saône
Lyon
Staff Nurse - Post-Surgical Unit
Sept 2015 – Mar 2020
- Managed pre-operative preparation and post-surgical recovery for adult orthopedic and general surgery inpatients across rotating day and night shifts.
- Monitored central venous catheters, surgical drains, and post-anesthesia stabilization while delivering titrated analgesia per clinical protocol.
- Provided tailored discharge instructions to patients and family members regarding wound management, mobility assistance, and medication adherence.
Education & Qualifications
Institut de Formation en Soins Infirmiers (IFSI) - Hospices Civils de Lyon
Diplôme d'État d'Infirmier (State Diploma in Nursing) · Nursing Science · Lyon, France · State Certified · Sept 2012 – Jul 2015
Completed accredited three-year clinical nursing curriculum covering 2,100 hours of theoretical instruction and 2,100 hours of clinical rotations across general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and emergency care.
Clinical Initiatives
Inpatient Fall Prevention & Mobility Protocol
Feb 2022 – Nov 2022
- Co-designed and implemented an updated unit-level Morse Fall Scale assessment protocol during patient admission to identify high-risk individuals.
- Introduced clear visual safety markers and informational leaflets for elderly patients, contributing to a measurable decrease in inpatient falls over six months.
Clinical Competencies
Patient Assessment & Triage
Medication Administration (IV/IM/SC)
Post-Operative Wound Care & Asepsis
Vital Signs & Telemetry Monitoring
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Infection Prevention & Control
Pain Management Protocols
Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
Emergency Response & BLS
Languages
French
C2
English
B2
Certifications & Accreditations
AFGSU Niveau 2 (Attestation de Formation aux Gestes et Soins d'Urgence)
CESU 69 Lyon · Mar 2024
Advanced Wound Care and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Association Française pour le Développement des Soins Infirmiers · Oct 2021
Community & Volunteer Service
Secours Sanitaire Métropolitain
Lyon · May 2018 – Oct 2023
- Volunteer First-Aid Nurse
- Delivered first-aid stabilization, basic life support, and minor wound care to participants and spectators during urban sports events.
- Liaised with emergency medical personnel to facilitate smooth patient handovers for urgent hospital transfers.