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Jodi Bigness

Bend

Summary

Nursing professional with over 24 years of experience in healthcare, demonstrating strong leadership and clinical expertise. Proven ability to manage diverse patient populations effectively. Committed to delivering high-quality care in collaborative, multidisciplinary settings.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice Nursing Supervisor

Partners In Care
Bend
02.2015 - Current
  • Recruited, interviewed, hired and coached employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
  • Created and integrated new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
  • Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Provided patients with direct nursing care during orientation of new employees and periods of department short-staffing.
  • Performed hospice admissions and consulted on high acuity patients and complex nursing procedures.

Hospice House Manger

Partners In Care
Bend
01.2013 - 02.2015
  • Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
  • Successfully managed a 6 bed inpatient unit that specializes in end of life care and symptomatic patients needing 24 hour nursing services.
  • Maintained operating schedules, policies and procedures and day to day functions.
  • Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
  • Provided ongoing training to address staff needs. Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing.

Registered Nurse

Partners In Care Inc.
Bend
06.2011 - 01.2013
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Provided end of life care, education and support to patients and families.
  • Delegated personal care to appropriate interdisciplinary team members

CNA

Partners In Care Inc.
Bend
02.2003 - 06.2011
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, skin care and oral care during their end of life process. Worked as a CNA in a 6 bed inpatient unit under the direct supervision of the RN.
  • Worked as a Home Care Aid in patients homes performing delegated tasks based of individualized care plans.
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.

Transitions Coordinator

Partner in Care
Bend
06.2008 - 12.2010
  • Worked in the Transitions department providing case management, community resources and setting up volunteers for patients with a life limiting illness.
  • Supported family members by providing information on local support groups.
  • Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
  • Provided referrals to Hospice and Home Health when appropriate.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Linfield College
McMinnville, OR
06-2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR
06-2011

Skills

  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Staff Mentoring and Coaching
  • Training and Development
  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Clinical Staff Management
  • Patient Advocacy

Certification

  • CHPN- Certified in Hospice and Palliative Care- expires 2026
  • BLS- Basic Life Support - expires 2027

Affiliations

  • Volunteer Experience; 4+ yearsCentral Oregon Community College Nursing Advisory Board
  • 2+ years- Deschutes County Health Department- Shots for Tots and back to school health clinics
  • 4 Medical Mission Trips with ISL and Project Helping Hands providing community health assistance and education in Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Haiti

Timeline

Hospice Nursing Supervisor

Partners In Care
02.2015 - Current

Hospice House Manger

Partners In Care
01.2013 - 02.2015

Registered Nurse

Partners In Care Inc.
06.2011 - 01.2013

Transitions Coordinator

Partner in Care
06.2008 - 12.2010

CNA

Partners In Care Inc.
02.2003 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Linfield College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Central Oregon Community College

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