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Christy Hodge

Christy Hodge

Ellenboro,NC

Summary

Proven LPN with a track record of enhancing patient outcomes at WORX by 30% through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in geriatric nursing and patient relationship building, adept at leading teams to deliver high-quality care. Excelled in fast-paced environments, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and a commitment to health promotion. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 20 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 8+ years of experience in the field and many years as a cna and pursuing my future RN degree. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Organized LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Seasoned LPN with expertise in Geriatric care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level LPN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Successful LPN with expertise in documentation and medication administration. Works effectively with nursing staff and clinicians to deliver exceptional care. Skilled at communicating on patients' levels and helping each feel comfortable with treatments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Floor Nurse

WORX
10.2023 - Current
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
  • Increased efficiency in documentation by utilizing electronic health record systems effectively and accurately.
  • Reduced medication errors with diligent attention to detail during medication administration.
  • Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
  • Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
  • Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations, providing critical interventions under high-pressure circumstances.
  • Actively sought opportunities for continuing education relevant to my role as a floor nurse in order maintain up-to-date knowledge about emerging trends within the profession.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by consistently following infection control guidelines and reporting potential hazards promptly.
  • Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring timely completion and optimal patient outcomes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores through compassionate care and effective communication.
  • Streamlined shift change processes by creating efficient report sheets to communicate vital information among staff.
  • Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Travel Nurse

Reliable Source
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
  • Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
  • Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
  • Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
  • Developed rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while promoting trust and open communication throughout their treatment journey.
  • Managed a high patient caseload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

LPN Unit Manager

Willowridge
02.2018 - 10.2022
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing both day-to-day operations as well as responding effectively during emergency situations within the unit.
  • Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans.
  • Improved staff efficiency by conducting ongoing training sessions and performance evaluations.
  • Streamlined communication between staff and family members to provide consistent updates on patient progress.
  • Promoted a culture of accountability among staff through clear expectations and open communication channels for feedback exchange.
  • Developed rapport with patients and their families providing emotional support during difficult times thereby creating an atmosphere conducive for healing.
  • Collaborated with physicians on treatment planning, adjusting care as needed based on individual patient needs.
  • Participated actively in interdisciplinary meetings discussing treatment options that best suit the unique needs of each patient leading towards improved outcomes.
  • Contributed to positive patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other clinical indicators.
  • Monitored quality of care provided in the unit, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Mentored new LPN hires, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to growth and development.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care planning.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices in daily nursing tasks to optimize patient health outcomes.
  • Ensured a safe environment for patients and staff by maintaining proper infection control standards.
  • Reduced medication errors by implementing strict medication administration protocols.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
  • Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
  • Managed 10 nurses and nursing activities in 106-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.

Education

LPN DIPLOMA - NURSING

ECPI
Greenville,SC
05.2016

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical Documentation
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Catheter Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Diabetes management
  • End of life care
  • Nursing Ethics
  • Rehabilitation Nursing
  • Palliative Care
  • Respiratory Care
  • Health Promotion
  • Post Operative Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Vital signs
  • Hospice Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Patient Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Immunization Administration
  • Family Communication
  • Clinical judgment
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Documenting intake
  • Caregiving skills
  • Patient evaluations
  • Patient relationship building
  • Geriatric Care
  • Preventive Care
  • Emergency Response
  • ADL Assistance
  • Transcribing orders
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Patient Intake
  • Staff Supervision
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Maintaining nutrition
  • Patient Management
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient Charting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Education
  • CPR/AED
  • Infection Control
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Patient Observation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Specimen Collection
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient support
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Wound Dressing and Suturing
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting

Timeline

LPN Floor Nurse

WORX
10.2023 - Current

Travel Nurse

Reliable Source
01.2023 - 10.2023

LPN Unit Manager

Willowridge
02.2018 - 10.2022

LPN DIPLOMA - NURSING

ECPI

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