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JODI OTTER

Carpentersville,Illinois

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Nurse- Med Surg/Tele/Neuro/Ortho Unit

Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Educated patients about surgical procedures and engaged in discharge planning
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Staff Nurse2, Acute Geriatric and Rehabilitation

Edward Hines Jr. Veteran Administration Hospital
05.2020 - 03.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Nurse Resident – Post Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program

Edward Hines Jr. Veteran Administration Hospital
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Experience gain in Spinal Cord Rehab, Med-Surg, Cardiac/Telemetry, Primary Care Clinic, Geriatric Clinic, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Mental Health, LTC, Acute Geriatrics and Acute Rehab
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify potential risks or complications, initiating prompt interventions when necessary.
  • Enhanced clinical skills through participation in ongoing education opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and webinars.
  • Implemented evidence-based practice initiatives to improve overall quality of nursing care within the unit or facility.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of nursing regulations, best practices, and guidelines through regular review of professional literature and participation in continuing education opportunities.

Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher

Community Unit School District 300
10.2005 - 12.2017
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.

Office Manager

Fresenius Medical Care-Central DuPage Dialysis Center
10.1996 - 03.2002
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science - Community Health/Public Health, Minor in Nutrition

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Leadership & Team collaboration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Effective Relationship Building
  • Comprehensive Wound Management
  • Detailed Patient Assessment
  • Patient education
  • Chronic disease management

Licenses Certifications Training

  • Registered Nurse, Illinois, 041.481056, 05/31/26
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association, 05/25
  • Basic Life Saving, American Heart Association, 05/25
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification, 07/25
  • Telemetry Certified

Timeline

Staff Nurse- Med Surg/Tele/Neuro/Ortho Unit

Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024

Staff Nurse2, Acute Geriatric and Rehabilitation

Edward Hines Jr. Veteran Administration Hospital
05.2020 - 03.2024

Nurse Resident – Post Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program

Edward Hines Jr. Veteran Administration Hospital
09.2019 - 05.2020

Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher

Community Unit School District 300
10.2005 - 12.2017

Office Manager

Fresenius Medical Care-Central DuPage Dialysis Center
10.1996 - 03.2002

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor of Science - Community Health/Public Health, Minor in Nutrition

Texas A&M University

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