Julie price

Julie is a highly accomplished registered nurse with more than 20 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience spanning acute care, surgical services, hospice, home health, and care coordination. Her background includes serving as a charge nurse and preceptor on a Medicine Specialty Overflow Step-Down Unit at a Level I trauma center, as well as working as a surgical RN. Julie is recognized for strong clinical judgment, steadfast patient advocacy, and the ability to coordinate care within complex, high-acuity systems to achieve safe, efficient, and patient-centered outcomes.

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Julie’s leadership experience includes roles such as Assistant Director of Nursing and Clinical Coordinator, where she led interdisciplinary teams, supported seamless transitions of care, ensured regulatory compliance, and advanced quality improvement initiatives. Her collaborative work with physicians, case management, social work, and ancillary services aligns with UPC’s care coordination model, emphasizing cross-disciplinary teamwork and seamless transitions that enhance patient experience and outcomes.

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Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Julie is committed to strengthening her evidence-based practice and leadership in care coordination. She consistently translates clinical expertise into clear, actionable care plans, empowering patients and families to understand treatment options, medications, and self-care strategies. Julie brings a calm, organized, and solutions-focused approach, prioritizing clear communication, patient education, and continuity of care.

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Julie’s core competencies for the Registered Nurse Care Coordinator role include coordinating care across service lines, serving as a primary point of contact for patients navigating the care continuum, patient advocacy and education, medication management and safety, meticulous documentation and regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing professional development — all grounded in a patient-centered focus on experience and communication. Her steady leadership in high-pressure environments, strategic approach to reducing care fragmentation, reliability, and empathetic care strongly support UPC’s mission. In practice, she serves as a key liaison for patients, facilitates warm handoffs, promotes transparent communication, supports medication access and adherence, contributes to quality improvement efforts, and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions and exceptional patient experiences.

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Outside of work, Julie is married, a mother of two, and a grandmother to six grandchildren. Family is her greatest priority. She enjoys traveling, especially cruising, and shopping in her free time. These interests help her maintain balance and renewal, allowing her to bring energy, compassion, and dedication to her professional role.