Jodi Page
Registered Nurse
Plano
Summary
Dedicated, multi-award winning Registered Nurse with progressive, 27-year career in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven leader who remains calm under pressure and skillfully handles difficult patients and high-stress situations. New-hire mentor and expert clinical resource to fellow colleagues. Compassionate caregiver consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Strong team member who adapts to change with a positive attitude.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinic Float RN
Texas Oncology
03.2024 - Current
- Provide clinical support to three offices with Med Onc, Rad Onc, and Gyn Onc specialites.
- Mentor new clinical staff, acting as a resource to RNs, LVNs, and MAs, and contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Educate patients and family members on oncology disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Manage cancer care from initial diagnosis through disease state
- Serve as a liaison between physicians and patients and family members to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping not only patients but also fellow employees regain or improve coping abilities.
PRN Study Coordinator
IQVIA
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinate clinical research studies and maintain a safe study environment according to health and safety policies under the direction and delegation fo the Principal Investigator
- Safeguard the well-being of patients, act as a volunteer advocate, and address patient's concerns while ensuring the highest quality-of-care practices
- Maintain up-to-date study protocols, case report forms (CRFs), Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, and other study documents
- Plan and coordinate logistical activity for study procedures according to the study protocol
PRN Post-Acute Transitional Specialist
Medical City of Dallas
10.2021 - Current
- Evaluate patient's medical necessity for in-patient rehab, home health, and hospice care
- Conduct interdisciplinary team meetings to collaborate and implement plan of care
- Perform utilization management reviews and communicate with third-party payers
- Assist with denials, peer-to-peer reviews, and appeals
- Assess patients post-discharge needs and facilitate provision of services necessary to meet those needs
Clinical Educator-Rare Disease State
Pharming/Ashfield
10.2018 - 10.2023
- Supported patient and HCP as a resource for reimbursement and patient access issues
- Taught patients proper injection techniques and associated disease state information-Virtual/Telephonic/Field
- Collaborated with specialty pharmacies to help manage managed care and Medicare claims
- Worked in conjunction with RAMS and HCP to help with Medicare and manage care issues
PRN Clinical Admissions Nurse
Genesis/Regency Healthcare
12.2017 - 10.2021
- Telephone triage/assessment
- Bed-side assessment performed on 15-20 new referrals weekly
- Patient/family/healthcare staff collaboration regarding insurance approval, denial, and appeals
- Coordination of therapy reimbursement with managed care, Medicare, Medicaid
PRN Charge Nurse
Denton/Flowermound Urgent Care
10.2014 - 12.2017
- Responsible for physical and phone triage/assessment and assisted in all patient procedures in the adult and pediatric population
- Performed IV, sub-q, IM, and oral administration of medications in the clinic setting
- Assisted physician in procedures including sutures, debridement, etc.
- Recognized emergent situations appropriate for ER
Nurse Educator
Abbvie
04.2014 - 10.2017
- Provided patient education for the in-home administration of injectable biologics
- Assisted in insurance approval, appeals, and specialty pharmacy process to attain therapy for patient
- Performed in-office, in-home, and virtual/telephone training to patients and other staff members
- Conducted in-services for dermatology, GI, and rheumatology patients
- Maintained close follow-up with each patient to help them adhere to ordered regimen
Oncology/Hematology/Immunology Clinic Nurse
Collom and Carney
08.1999 - 01.2014
- Educated patients and families on how to handle emergent reactions to therapies received
- Performed allergy testing and administered injections
- Drew patients peripheral labs
- Infused prescribed therapies
- Cared for pediatric and adult patient population
- Worked with managed care to attain coverage for therapies and testing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
05.2001 -
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX 05.2001 -
Licences/Certifications
Registered Nurse (RN) Multistate Compact License (760437) Texas Board of Nursing. Expires 07/31/2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN):167264. Texas Board of Nursing. Expires 07/31/2025
Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Expires 04/30/2026
Awards
North Star Award (Nurse of the Year)- Abbvie "Always Keeping Our Patients Needs Centric" 2016
Managed Care Champion Award - Abbvie 2017
District Nurse Trainer Award - Abbvie 2017
Adherence Award - Ashfield 2022
Nurse Educator of the Year Award - Ashfield 2022
Timeline
Senior Clinic Float RN
Texas Oncology
03.2024 - Current
PRN Study Coordinator
IQVIA
07.2023 - Current
PRN Post-Acute Transitional Specialist
Medical City of Dallas
10.2021 - Current
Clinical Educator-Rare Disease State
Pharming/Ashfield
10.2018 - 10.2023
PRN Clinical Admissions Nurse
Genesis/Regency Healthcare
12.2017 - 10.2021
PRN Charge Nurse
Denton/Flowermound Urgent Care
10.2014 - 12.2017
Nurse Educator
Abbvie
04.2014 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
05.2001 -
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Texarkana College
05.2001 -
Oncology/Hematology/Immunology Clinic Nurse
Collom and Carney
08.1999 - 01.2014
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