Deborah Hogen
Northfield,MN
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 20+ years of obstetrical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings looking to return to Women's Health. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate with proficiency in performing Non Stress Tests (NST) and a reputation for taking on additional responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
St. Croix Hospice
09.2024 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to terminally ill adults in their own homes and serve as a liason between families and providers
- Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team consisting of the medical director, home health aide, social worker, chaplain, massage therapy, and music therapy to provide holistic, individualized patient care
- Continuously evaluate patients' health status to assess their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and adjust the plan of care as needed
- Educate families, caregivers, and patients on illnesses, medications, treatments, and end-of-life care while promptly responding to questions and concerns
- Collaborate with facility staff and pharmacies to ensure seamless continuity of care
MFM Nurse Coordinator
Texas Children's Hospital- The Center for Children and Women
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Independently managed the care coordination of patients within the Maternal Fetal Medicine department
- Collaborated with physicians, patients, and ancillary staff to develop individualized care plans that addressed specific patient needs
- Provided direct nursing care by performing detailed and accurate patient assessments including Non Stress tests and initiating the plan of care
- Conducted regular follow-ups to adjust the plan of care, accommodated each patient's unique challenges, and tailored patient education as the health status changed
- Developed an effective system to organize clinical notes, coordinated visits with appropriate subspecialty departments, and clearly communicated updates to the patient and interdisciplinary team
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize clinical decision-making and enhance overall patient care quality
- Employment abruptly ended with a permanent clinic closure
Patient Care Manager
Texas Children's Hospital- The Center for Children and Women
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Ensured seamless coordination for the daily operations for the outpatient departments of OBGYN, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Ultrasonography and Genetic Counseling with an average daily census of 70
- Reviewed and revised the department's policies and procedures and created workflows to adhere to these policies and procedures
- Ensured adequate staffing by creating schedules
- Recruited, retained and developed staff through performance feedback and coaching to assist in staff development
- Maintained effective communication through staff meetings and weekly newsletters to communicate department updates, discuss process improvement, analyze quality outcomes, and improve patient experience
- Streamlined clinic flow by optimizing appointment schedules through template building which resulted in reduced wait times
- Accepted and developed new position within the same department as MFM Nurse Coordinator
Staff Nurse- Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)
Sanford Medical Center- Fargo- Family Birth Center
10.2003 - 09.2021
- As charge nurse in the Family Birth Center, coordinated nursing care through staff assignments, assisted and rounded with physicians, monitored patient orders, and communicated with ancillary departments
- Expertly triaged patients both in person and by phone
- Rode along with Air Ambulance ensuring safe transport of maternal patients within health care centers
- Delivered high quality care to patients during labor, delivery, pre-op, intra-op and post-op periods
- Provided exceptional care and support to high-risk antepartum patients
- Compassionately and holistically cared for parents and families losing a baby and created personalized keepsakes as mementos
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care, and infant care both in the Mother/Baby Unit and NICU
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to continually enhance patient care standards and improve workflow and productivity
- Served on a Joint Council Committee and assisted in the hiring process
Staff Nurse- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Providence Portland Medical Center- Inpatient Orthopedics
04.2002 - 09.2003
- Performed pre-op and post-op care for hip, knee, and shoulder surgeries in the inpatient orthopedic department
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Assisted with casting, traction, and blood transfusions
- Administered pain medication and monitored vital signs
- Educated patients about musculoskeletal health and injury prevention
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University
05.2005
Practical Nursing -
North Dakota State College of Science
12.2001
Skills
- Fetal Monitoring
- Epic documentation
- Proven Leadership Skills
- Collaborative Team Building
- Operational Planning
- Detail-Oriented Organization
- Effective Communication
- Empathetic Understanding
- Meticulous Attention
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Inventory Management
- Template Development
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
St. Croix Hospice
09.2024 - Current
MFM Nurse Coordinator
Texas Children's Hospital- The Center for Children and Women
01.2023 - 06.2024
Patient Care Manager
Texas Children's Hospital- The Center for Children and Women
10.2021 - 01.2023
Staff Nurse- Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)
Sanford Medical Center- Fargo- Family Birth Center
10.2003 - 09.2021
Staff Nurse- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Providence Portland Medical Center- Inpatient Orthopedics
04.2002 - 09.2003
Practical Nursing -
North Dakota State College of Science
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Dakota State University
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