Jodi Price
Odessa,TX
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa, Texas
05.2009 - Current
- Currently work full time on a medical surgical observation unit. I have also worked as a staff nurse on a preop day surgery unit, as a Care Management nurse on the cardiac care floor and as a staff nurse on medical surgical telemetry units. I have also been a charge nurse in the Infusion services unit.
- **Care Coordination**: Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for complex cases.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, ensuring understanding of recovery processes.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to create tailored care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Documented patient assessments promptly within electronic health records while complying with HIPAA guidelines.
- Enforced infection control measures, contributing to a safer environment for patients and staff.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, applying advanced life support protocols when necessary.
RN Staff Nurse
San Luis Valley Regional Medicial Center
Alamosa, CO
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Delivered comprehensive patient care, tailoring approaches to meet individual medical and emotional needs.
- Administered medications and treatments while monitoring patients for adverse reactions and effectiveness.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications accurately, contributing to comprehensive patient assessments and interventions.
- **Clinical Protocol Adherence**: Ensured strict adherence to clinical protocols, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
- **Interdisciplinary Collaboration**: Engaged in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
RN
San Luis Care Center
Alamosa, CO
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Staff nurse, basic resident care, medication administration, wound care.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, applying advanced life support protocols when necessary.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
RN
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center
Alamosa, Colorado
09.2007 - 05.2009
- RN in OB/GYN, labor and delivery, ante, post- partum, nursery
- **Patient Education**: Conducted patient and family education sessions on post-operative care and lifestyle modifications.
- **Crisis Intervention**: Responded effectively to emergency situations, utilizing advanced life support techniques as needed.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
RN
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa, Texas
06.2003 - 09.2007
- Cardiac telemetry charge nurse, flex pool, inpatient rehab
- **Patient Education**: Conducted patient and family education sessions on post-operative care and lifestyle modifications.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, applying advanced life support protocols when necessary.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
RN
Dr. Barnard
Odessa, Texas
06.1999 - 06.2003
- Office nurse, assist with minor procedures in office, setting patients up in rooms, charting, ordering office medical supplies, nurse /patient call backs.
- **Documentation Compliance**: Ensured accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records, adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Documented patient assessments promptly within electronic health records while complying with HIPAA guidelines.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, applying advanced life support protocols when necessary.
RN
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa, Texas
06.2000 - 06.2002
- Flex pool, charge nurse Med/surg, neuro tele, stroke unit
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
LVN
Ector County Independent School District
Odessa, Texas
09.1998 - 09.1999
- School nurse at Jr High including children with severe and profound disabilities
- **Health Monitoring**: Conducted regular health screenings and assessments to identify student health concerns early.
- **Care Coordination**: Collaborated with educators and parents on health-related issues impacting student performance.
- **Health Education**: Developed and delivered age-appropriate health education programs tailored for diverse student populations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
RN
Brazosport Memorial Hospital
Lake Jackson, Texas
06.1998 - 06.1999
- Surgical unit, pre & post op
- **Patient Education**: Conducted patient and family education sessions on post-operative care and lifestyle modifications.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
RN
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center
Alamosa, Colorado
02.1998 - 06.1999
- Med /Surg, pediatrics
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
LVN
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa, Texas
09.1989 - 02.1998
- Ortho / neuro
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Odessa Jr College
Odessa, TX01-1998
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing Degree
Brazosport Jr College
Lake Jackson, TX01-1988
Skills
- RN with 30 years clinical experience in acute healthcare Skilled in providing med/surg, tele, rehab, OB nursing care Good communication with Doctors and outlying hospitals facilitating transfers Currently job duties include House supervisor, staffing coordinator
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
San Luis Valley Regional Medicial Center
06.2021 - 07.2021
RN
San Luis Care Center
09.2019 - 11.2019
RN
Medical Center Hospital
05.2009 - Current
RN
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center
09.2007 - 05.2009
RN
Medical Center Hospital
06.2003 - 09.2007
RN
Medical Center Hospital
06.2000 - 06.2002
RN
Dr. Barnard
06.1999 - 06.2003
LVN
Ector County Independent School District
09.1998 - 09.1999
RN
Brazosport Memorial Hospital
06.1998 - 06.1999
RN
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center
02.1998 - 06.1999
LVN
Medical Center Hospital
09.1989 - 02.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
Odessa Jr College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing Degree
Brazosport Jr College