Angela Dodds
MSN,RN
Ewing,MO
Summary
Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of long-term and home health care settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
MSN, RN, MDS Coordinator
Maple Lawn Nursing Home
Palmyra, Mo.
12.2019 - Current
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete over 50 MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
MSN,RN RNC Backup
Bickford Assisted Living
Quincy, IL
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently for over 50 residents.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
MSN,RN, Home Health
Lewis County Health Department
Monticello, MO.
10.2004 - 04.2016
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Phoenix University
Arizona City, AZ2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Iowa, LA2009
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL2004
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
John Wood Community College
LaBelle MO2000
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Ewing, MO05.1986
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Care Coordination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Unit Oversight
- Direct Patient Care
- Delegation and Motivation
Peer award-2000
The licensed practical nurse class nominated myself as a person they looked up to as I was always willing to help, lend an ear, and had a positive attitude. I continue to practice that approach throughout my journey as a medical professional today.
Truman University Preceptor of the Year Award
In 2006 I was nominated by students as the preceptor of the year and was given a plaque in commemoration. I precepted nursing students in home health and thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the students.
Timeline
MSN, RN, MDS Coordinator
Maple Lawn Nursing Home
12.2019 - Current
MSN,RN RNC Backup
Bickford Assisted Living
12.2017 - 12.2019
MSN,RN, Home Health
Lewis County Health Department
10.2004 - 04.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Phoenix University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
John Wood Community College
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
John Wood Community College
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
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