Jodi Thompson

• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
• Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.

• Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
• Managed care for post-operative and outpatient patients through discharge
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
• Closely monitored acute conditions
• Ensured HIPAA compliance
• Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
• Developed and implemented nursing care plans
• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
• Performed basic physical assessments of patient population inpatient and outpatient
• Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
• Followed infection control procedures
• Monitored fluid intake and output levels
• Accessed, assessed and maintained peripheral IV's, CVC's and PICC lines
• Reported lab results and assessment finding to Pharmacy and/or MD to coordinate or update POC
• Utilized evidence based practice modalities to provide optimal care for patient population
• Utilized time management skills to maintain unit budgetary needs and safe, effective care to patients

• Accomplished Sales Goals and increased sales 50%
• Performed Inventory Control Procedures
• Utilized time management skills to increase productivity and profitability
• Efficient Multi-Tasker
• Increased Customer Satisfaction
• Handles Multiple Responsibilities
• Performed Store Merchandising Layouts
• Professional Customer Interactions
• Employee management

Hired as an RN for a home health agency in The Woodland's, TX to assist with patient care at a Satellite office in Houston, TX. Promoted to a new property as Manager of a 90 bed assisted living community. Set up a new office in Houston and obtained license to operate a Brighton Gardens assisted living community in Houston, TX. Trained and hired employees to care for ADL's of assisted living community members. Assisted with all Managerial duties of record keeping, budgeting and implementation of care as needed.

• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
• Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
• Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
• Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
• Documented all therapies and to keep patient charts up-to-date
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information