DEREK HODGE
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with a proactive mindset and critical thinking skills, experienced at CommonSpirit Health. Proven track record in optimizing processes and enhancing patient care through effective leadership and attention to detail. Adept at developing training materials and fostering teamwork, resulting in improved operational efficiency and staff performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chest Pain Coordinator
CommonSpirit Health
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated multidisciplinary meetings to streamline patient care processes and improve communication.
- Developed training materials for new staff, enhancing onboarding experience and operational efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance patient satisfaction and service delivery standards.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to identify process inefficiencies and recommend actionable solutions.
- Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate patient data and support clinical workflows.
Assistant Nurse Manager
CommonSpirit Health
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and incorporating them into daily operations as necessary.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Administrative House Supervisor
CommonSpirit Health
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care delivery.
- Promoted a safe working environment for nursing staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better patient care and timely treatment.
- Established an open-door policy for staff members, fostering a supportive work environment where issues were promptly addressed.
- Identified areas of inefficiency within the department and developed targeted solutions that led to more streamlined processes.
- Developed strong relationships with patients' families, addressing concerns and providing updates on their loved ones conditions.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Made and maintained the staffing for the hospital to insure that units had the resources needed to provide high quality patient care, while also meeting productivity metrics.
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
CommonSpirit Health
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and promoting a strong team environment within the emergency department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Assisted physicians in providing accurate diagnoses during high-pressure scenarios using expert clinical knowledge combined with exceptional problem-solving abilities.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during traumatic events, utilizing active listening skills and offering emotional support when needed.
- Reduced patient transfer delays by establishing effective communication channels between the emergency room, other departments, as well as other hospitals.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL05-2011
Skills
- Data entry
- Database management
- Active listening
- Effective leader
- Public speaking
- Analytical thinking
- Care plan development
- Patient education and counseling
- Process improvement
- Information collection
Timeline
Chest Pain Coordinator
CommonSpirit Health
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
CommonSpirit Health
10.2023 - 04.2025
Administrative House Supervisor
CommonSpirit Health
10.2022 - 10.2023
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
CommonSpirit Health
05.2021 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College