Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Cheryl Hodges

Blue Mountain,MS

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Telephone Triage Registered Nurse

Exclusively RNs
07.2022 - Current
  • Received approximately 30 calls per shift.
  • Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
  • Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
  • Physician consults via telephone based on patient status.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions

Nurse Manager

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County
07.2018 - Current
  • Managed and advised 45+ employees in 10-bed labor and delivery unit, 24-bed postpartum unit, 30-bed level II nursery, and 4-bed OBED.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.

Head Nurse

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County
02.2017 - 07.2018
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.

Charge Nurse

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County
10.1997 - 02.2017
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK
05.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS
05.1997

Skills

  • Symptom Assessment
  • Lab Results Reporting
  • Patient Instruction
  • Patient Communication
  • Medication Refills
  • Physician Collaboration
  • Evidence-Based Protocols

Timeline

Telephone Triage Registered Nurse

Exclusively RNs
07.2022 - Current

Nurse Manager

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County
07.2018 - Current

Head Nurse

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County
02.2017 - 07.2018

Charge Nurse

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County
10.1997 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Cheryl Hodges