Jodi Sabbagh
Haverhill,MA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Nurse
Hospice Services Of MA
Haverhill, MA
10.2019 - Current
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
Home Health Nurse
Steward Home Care
Methuen, MA
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
Agency Nurse
Premier Staffing Agency
Nashua, NH
11.2013 - 09.2014
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Home Health Nurse
Home Health Foundation
Lawrence, MA
04.2010 - 02.2011
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
Home Health Nurse
Comfort Home Care Inc
Methuen, MA
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed and implemented care for home patients with mental health issues
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Lahey Health
Burlington, MA
04.2005 - 08.2009
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus
Lowell, MA
04.2004 - 04.2005
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Holy Family Hospital Methuen
Methuen, MA
01.2001 - 04.2004
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
Acute Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Lowell, MA
11.1998 - 01.2001
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science - Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04.2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA05.1998
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Exemplary Communication Skills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Hospice Care
- Acute care expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
Hospice Nurse
Hospice Services Of MA
10.2019 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Steward Home Care
11.2014 - 06.2015
Agency Nurse
Premier Staffing Agency
11.2013 - 09.2014
Home Health Nurse
Home Health Foundation
04.2010 - 02.2011
Home Health Nurse
Comfort Home Care Inc
09.2009 - 04.2010
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Lahey Health
04.2005 - 08.2009
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus
04.2004 - 04.2005
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Holy Family Hospital Methuen
01.2001 - 04.2004
Acute Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
11.1998 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Northern Essex Community College