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Anna Hodge

Summary

Ambitious certified nursing assistant with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Strong skills combined with, 14 years of experience and a proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care, safety, and patient satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Memorial Hospital And Community Health System
2023.11 - Current
  • Direct patient care for acute and skilled patients
  • EMR documentation
  • Input and Output, JP drains, foleys etc
  • Vital Signs, hourly rounding
  • Mobility; PT and OT Assistance; exercises
  • Nutrition documentation, assistance with set up and feeding if needed.
  • Catheter cares
  • PICC / Midline Care; CHG
  • bladder scanning
  • Blood Glucose testing
  • wound care; assisting with dressing changes at the direction and supervision of the nurse
  • Policies and procedures; Following policies and procedures to maintain a high standard work environment; safety and patient satisfaction.
  • Transported patients for in-house testing.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Used critical thinking skills to effectively assess each patient's unique needs and preferences while delivering personalized care
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and assistance in daily activities.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills while interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds and age groups.
  • Utilized strong problem-solving skills when addressing complex patient care concerns.
  • Participated in continuing education and services.

CNA / CMA

Travel Nursing
2021.04 - 2023.10
  • skilled and long term setting
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facilities and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • provided care within the CNA Scope of practice; ADL's and ROM excersies
  • provided medications, treatments, and wound care CMA scope and guidelines of the state and facility; Five Rights
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • EMR documentation
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose
  • communication with pharmacies
  • Performed regular safety checks on medication storage areas to maintain a secure and organized environment.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization within the medication storage area, reducing potential risks associated with cross-contamination and or med errors.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

MSA/CMA

CHI Orthopedic, Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
2016.10 - 2021.03

Worked directly for Dr. Gangadasu Sagar Reddy & Katherine Hurter NP

  • Assisted in reduction of appointment wait times by coordinating schedules and optimizing available resources.
  • Managed Clinic Schedules and Surgery schedules
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • EMR documentation
  • "Rooming the patient." Obtained medical history, medication information, symptoms, allergies, and vital signs.
  • application and removal of wound dressing pre and post-op and cast removal in the clinic.
  • Prior Authorization with Insurance for surgery
  • setting up in-person lunches for Reps.
  • assisted with clinic procedures at the direction and supervision of both providers.
  • Billing
  • clerical and administrative duties
  • office administration duties; clerical etc
  • collaborated with the marketing office at CHI to create CHI-approved educational material for our patients.
  • set up orders for patient's H and P before surgery, and any additional testing
  • ordered anything needed for surgery through Rep. EX. breast implants, injections for the clinic, surgical equipment etc
  • Actively contributed to process improvement initiatives within the practice, identifying areas for potential optimization or cost savings.- marketing material
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care services. weekly team meetings
  • Supported physicians during invasive procedures by preparing relevant equipment and supplies as well as maintaining a sterile environment throughout the process. - in-clinic procedures.
  • Effectively triaged incoming calls
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills when communicating with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trustful relationships crucial for providing high-quality healthcare services.

CNA Mentor /Team Leader

Primrose Retirement Communities LLC
2010.09 - 2020.03
  • Assisted patients in all Activities of Daily living within CNA scope of practice.
  • Vital signs documentation
  • assisted with PT/OT
  • assisted with transportation with patient appointments
  • in charge of training all new Staff members
  • personal laundry
  • assisted in the kitchen, housekeeping and activtiy department.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing
Council Bluffs, United States

Associate of Science -

Iowa Western Community College, United States

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Compassionate communication
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Reliable team player
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Specimen Collection
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Professionalism
  • Excellent Communication
  • Time management abilities
  • Patient Safety Management

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant - (Current and active on the registry in Nebraska and Iowa)
  • CMA - Certified Medication Aid ( Current and active on the registry, Nebraska and Iowa)
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
  • MSA / CMA - Certified Medical Assistant experience
  • Dependent Adult and Child abuse Certified
  • Dementia training, continuing education

Timeline

CNA

Memorial Hospital And Community Health System
2023.11 - Current

CNA / CMA

Travel Nursing
2021.04 - 2023.10

MSA/CMA

CHI Orthopedic, Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
2016.10 - 2021.03

CNA Mentor /Team Leader

Primrose Retirement Communities LLC
2010.09 - 2020.03

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing

Associate of Science -

Iowa Western Community College, United States
  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant - (Current and active on the registry in Nebraska and Iowa)
  • CMA - Certified Medication Aid ( Current and active on the registry, Nebraska and Iowa)
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
  • MSA / CMA - Certified Medical Assistant experience
  • Dependent Adult and Child abuse Certified
  • Dementia training, continuing education
Anna Hodge