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Dani Hodge
Harvest,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Oncology Nurse with progressive career history in providing direct patient care, offering proven clinical knowledge, care coordination, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities in a fast-paced environment. Experienced in administering medications and chemotherapy infusions while skillfully handling difficult patients and high-stress situations. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
01.2023 - Current
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as airway management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices while collaborating with oncologists to develop targeted treatment plans for patients with various cancer types and stages.
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
Orthopedics Preceptee
Crestwood Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Work under the direct supervision of an RN to clean, dress, and assess post-surgical wounds
- Assess, monitor, and administer medications and perform treatments for the perioperative patient
- Perform duties such as measuring intake and outputs, insertion of foley and straight catheters, insertion and removal of peripheral IVs, assessment and removal of JP drains, perform 12-lead EKGs, and assist with activities of daily living.
Oncology Student Nurse Aide
Huntsville Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Complete patient care tasks as well as responding to patient requests and complaints
- Promptly carry out and document in the electronic medical record duties such as: procuring vital signs, obtaining blood sugars, measuring intake and output, inserting foley and straight catheters, removing peripheral IVs, and assisting with activities of daily living
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to effectively execute patient safety and patient care goals.
Provider Pay Clerk
D & Y
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Process and self-audit 100+ work logs received from medical providers on a weekly basis
- Create and generate needed reports as requested by staffing coordinators, management, and company executives
- Contact providers and clients as needed to obtain outstanding time sheets, signatures, and clarification of hours worked and expenses submitted.
Office Coordinator
Dakota Supply Group
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Resolves billing questions and manages invoices
- Organize office operations and procedures, such as word processing, bookkeeping, filing, requisition of supplies, and other clerical services
- Oversees planning and coordination of customer and employee events.
Accounting Clerk
Kruse Lumber
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Process vendor invoices and maintain a current accounts payable system
- Track and consolidate dispatch functions in Excel and report them to the company president
- Assist controller with bi-weekly payroll.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL02.2024
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Winona State University
Winona, MN12.2017
Associate of Arts (A.A) -
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN12.2014
Skills
- Patient Records Documentation
- Psychosocial care
- Immunotherapy knowledge
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Care Coordination
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Wound care
- Tracheostomy Care
Activities
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, Vicksburg, MS, Assistant Team Leader, 02/2015, 11/2015, Served in a ten-month, team-based program meeting community needs in the areas of disaster recovery, urban and rural development, and environmental stewardship, Recruited and informed young adults about AmeriCorps NCCC through public speaking, and formal and informal presentations, Developed and submitted weekly government documents
Certification
BLS certified by the American Red Cross
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Oncology Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Orthopedics Preceptee
Crestwood Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Oncology Student Nurse Aide
Huntsville Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Provider Pay Clerk
D & Y
07.2018 - 07.2020
Office Coordinator
Dakota Supply Group
05.2017 - 04.2018
Accounting Clerk
Kruse Lumber
12.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Winona State University
Associate of Arts (A.A) -
St. Cloud State University
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Documented and resolved a blocked accordion drain which led to improved patient response.
- Achieved chemotherapy certification by completing hospital courses with accuracy and efficiency.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balancePaid time offHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave401k matchInterests
Reading
Music
Hiking
Sewing
Software
Kronos
Microsoft 365
Cerner