Deborah Maxwell-Hodges
Dynamic Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with 44 years as an RN, 26 as APRN, 42 as a Paramedic excelling in patient assessments, history, diagnostics and evidence-based care plans. Proven expertise in diagnostic test, interpretation and inter professional collaboration, enhancing patient outcomes and safety. Committed to quality improvement and effective communication, driving innovative solutions in complex healthcare environments. Providing detailed, thorough evaluations and follow up. Passionate, tenacious in advocacy and care.
Educator for multiple disciplines, with clinical and didactic skills. Knowledgeable, experienced, and eager to share. Prior coordinator/instructor in multiple programs, conference coordinator and participant.
Management and served as Clinical Director or Directors in multiple environments. Experience with Statewide Recruitment, (Interview, Hiring), staffing, (scheduling, payroll, evaluations, disciplinary, education), Coordination, Marketing, and Management. Grant writing success. Implementing new programs: Intrafacility Ambulance, Gadsden After hours Clinic, and others.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Area of study and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
22 Years 8 Months- Performed comprehensive thorough patient assessments and developed evidence-based care plans for Internal Medicine, Rehab, Hospitalist, GYN ONC, & Anesthesia patients.
- Diagnosed acute and chronic conditions using clinical findings and diagnostic results for medical and surgical care.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory tests, imaging, including EKG, ECHO and stress tests (in collaboration with Cardiology) and other diagnostic studies and collaborated with specialist.
- Implementing chronic vent and rehab patients with complex medical and surgical patients
- Prescribed medications and therapies in alignment with Physician/provider protocols.
- In collaboration of complex hospital patients, admitting, transferring, management, preparing for surgery, and discharging.
- Over the past 23 years, October 2002-June 2025, worked with Physician Colleagues, other APRN & PA, Specialist, Nursing staff, and other Healthcare staff.
- Education and Precepting for Nursing and Residents. Providing clinical education as well as didactic for Nursing on multiple topics. Presentation for variety of Providers; Attending, Residents, APRN/CRNA, Nursing staff and others.
APRN
6 MonthsAPRN
4 MonthsClinical Director ( interview, schedule, pay, evaluation) and APRN with Occupational care with Winn Dixie (Sedgewick) and paper company.
Clinical care included emergency care, provided assessments, suturing, diagnostic tests results, immobilization management, education and medication.
Screening for vision, hearing, annual mask/respiratory testing and drug testing.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
24 Years 7 MonthsWorked as needed for home care/ institution care. SNF/ Rehab. Providing patient care, assessment, medication, skills, treatment, and education.
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6 Months- Clinical Dir and APRN implementation and operation of Federal Grant, and Walk in clinic, hiring staff, daily operation, developing criteria screening tool, assisting with billing services, delivery and patient care management, coordinate with other agencies/health care providers for referral; provided education to pt and staff and assist with marketing services; coordinating physicians, other directors , and staff.