Jodi Hough
Howe,TX
Summary
Experienced RN, knowledgeable in OSHA standards, injury prevention, best quality and safety policies, and the standards for high-quality patient care. Consistently supports employees and team members with dedication and top-notch communication skills. Promotes positive culture by making new employees feel welcome and important. Reliable team member willing to take on new responsibilities as needs arise.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Health Site Lead
Methodist Celina Medical Center
Celina, TX
02.2025 - Current
- Manage all aspects of the Employee Health office, including New hires, injuries, exposures, and Flu program.
- Manage records and yearly compliance tasks for 300+ employees.
- Part of the HCID team, the Environment of Care committee, and Quality Council.
- Lead the onboarding project of 250+ employees during an acquisition of 7 free-standing Emergency Room facilities.
Employee Health Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
McKinney, TX
04.2022 - 02.2025
- Performed onboarding tasks for all new hires.
- Responsible for planning and execution of the Flu vaccination program for all employees and providers.
- Managed exposure and needlestick treatment and follow-up.
- Triaged injuries.
- Managed LOA and Return to work guidance.
- Managed compliance for all vaccines, fit testing, and Tuberculosis tracking.
- Assisted at other hospitals when needed.
Quality Coordinator
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
McKinney, TX
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Responsible for FPPE and OPPE reviews for providers at three Baylor facilities.
- Moved from paper documents to DocuSign for more efficient work flow.
- Part- time employee
Employee Health Nurse
Medical City Plano
Plano, TX
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Skilled in all aspects of employee health: On-boarding new hires, immunization requirements and follow up, running flu clinics, managing injuries in a non-subscriber hospital, injury prevention education, OSHA reporting, and management of employee safety program.
Employee Health Manager
Medical City McKinney
McKinney, TX
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Ran the entire employee health program for a 250 bed facility. Included injury prevention education, OSHA reporting, injury management for a non-subscriber facility, managing flu program, new hire on-boarding, and tracking of immunizations, fit testing, and TB surveillance. Took part in all aspects of leadership requirements including patient rounding, reporting to board of directors and senior leadership team, and interviewing potential employees.
Staff nurse, Eye Surgery Center
North Travis Ambulatory Surgery Center
Sherman, TX
05.2005 - 08.2015
- I worked PRN at this surgery center for ten years in various capacities. I am trained to take care of patients in all areas of pre, peri, and post operative eye surgery.
School Nurse
Howe Independent School District
Howe, TX
11.2010 - 07.2015
- Skilled in all school nurse duties, including triage of injuries and illnesses, immunization tracking, immunization clinics, communication with teachers and parents, occasional classroom education of health modules, and participation in district health initiatives.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Medical City Dallas
Dallas, TX
12.1995 - 05.2001
- Worked as a staff RN, PRN in Labor and Delivery. Trained in all aspects of labor and delivery: labor, induction, delivery, C-sections, and recovery.
School Nurse
Anna Independent School District
Anna, TX
08.1994 - 10.1995
- Triage injuries and illnesses, immunization tracking, and communication with parents. Utilized electronic health system for reviewing and maintaining student health records. Trained and supervised office staff on in-school medication management to include storing, administering, and documenting.
Office Nurse, OB/Gyn practice
Jeff Caruth, MD
Plano, TX
07.1993 - 07.1994
- Delivered general nursing care to OB/Gyn patients. Blood draws and medication administration. Vital Signs and Heart tones monitoring. Responded to incoming telephone calls and patient needs.
Staff RN, Labor and Delivery
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, TX
06.1991 - 07.1993
- Assisted patients through labor and delivery process, including postpartum care, newborn assessments, and fetal monitoring. Followed physicians' prescribed orders to administer treatments and medicine. Circulated and scrubbed C-section deliveries. Cared for recovering patients, including general anesthesia recover. Maintained records throughout labor, delivery, and recovery process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University
Waco, TX05.1991
Skills
- Compassionate caregiver and patient/employee advocate
- Skilled in data analysis and reporting
- Well organized and able to manage time wisely
- Experienced in OSHA and compliance requirements and reporting
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Experienced in policy review and updating
- Safety minded
Timeline
Employee Health Site Lead
Methodist Celina Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Employee Health Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
04.2022 - 02.2025
Quality Coordinator
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
06.2021 - 04.2022
Employee Health Nurse
Medical City Plano
06.2019 - 06.2021
Employee Health Manager
Medical City McKinney
08.2015 - 06.2019
School Nurse
Howe Independent School District
11.2010 - 07.2015
Staff nurse, Eye Surgery Center
North Travis Ambulatory Surgery Center
05.2005 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Medical City Dallas
12.1995 - 05.2001
School Nurse
Anna Independent School District
08.1994 - 10.1995
Office Nurse, OB/Gyn practice
Jeff Caruth, MD
07.1993 - 07.1994
Staff RN, Labor and Delivery
Baylor University Medical Center
06.1991 - 07.1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University