Benjamin Hodges
Petersburg,VA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
- Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
- Authored clinical notes and updates to be reviewed by patient's primary physician.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Verified legibility of patient clinical notes and updates prior to review by primary physicians.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southside Regional Medical Center
09.2009 - 08.2021
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as Bi-Pap management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Diploma Program - Nursing
Southside Regional Medical Center
Colonial Heights, VASkills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Care Coordination
- Preventive Healthcare
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Diet and Nutrition
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control Process Coordination
- Unit Oversight
- Delegation and Motivation
- Student Precepting
- Direct Patient Care
- First Aid
- Hospice Education
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Discharging
- Shared Governance
- Staff Training
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
- Care Management
- HIPAA Education
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Case Conferences
- Long-Term Care
- Team Coordination
- Intravenous Therapy
- Wound Care
- Patient Care Planning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Setting Up Referrals
- Intakes and Discharges
- Family Education
- Care Plan Development
- Evaluation
- Patient Admission
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southside Regional Medical Center
09.2009 - 08.2021
Diploma Program - Nursing
Southside Regional Medical Center
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