JODIE BEARD
AGACNP-BC
Dayton,OH
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Total of 18 years of medical experience including nursing assistant, mental health technician, ... registered nurse,
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner Student
Miami Valley Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed 32 hours hours of clinical work in Trauma/Surgical ICU.
- Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
- Assisted emergency personnel in escalated cases by engaging in life support treatments and resuscitation.
- Managed TBI patients by applying standing orders based on EBP standards.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Critical Care Transport RN
University Of Cincinnati Health
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Trained in emergency medical airway management, including endotracheal intubation, laryngeal mask and nasopharyngeal airway.
- Managed and maintained devices, including Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD).
- Collaborated with Paramedics and EMT during each transport to ensure patient and crew safety.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Trained to performed needle decompression and cricothyrotomy.
- Provided hand off report to the UC trauma medical team with interventions provided during transport upon arrival to the ER.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Utilized telemedicine during transport on the 911 mobile stroke transport unit and intervened with TPA, Kcentra, or liquid plasma per order.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Acute Care Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Vepa LLC
Dayton , OH
10.2022 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- 24 hour oncall rotations for three facilities to provide medical management in response to critical labs, verifying new admission orders and/or emergent interventions with patient status changes.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.
- Adhered to hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
- Provided quality patient care and maintenance of rooms to properly comply safety, health and organizational regulations and federal, state and local rules.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Premier Physician Network
09.2022 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort for post operative neurosurgical patient's.
- Order and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assess new consults to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with Neurosurgical attending.
- Assess neurological exams on all trauma victims when consulted and prepare for emergent surgical interventions when indicated.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses.
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
Nurse Practitioner Student
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Completed 255 hours of clinical work in Neuro ICU.
- Managed EVD drains based on output and neurological changes.
- Monitored multiple post operative procedures with neurosurgical, neurovascular, and spine physicians.
- Referred patients to medical specialists and coordinated patient care with social workers, case managers and mental health professionals.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
- Cared for post-surgical patients after neurosurgery and spine procedures.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Nurse Practitioner Student
Upper Valley Medical Center
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Completed 168 hours of clinical work in the Medical ICU.
- Collaborated with ER physician to accept patients into the ICU.
- Assisted emergency personnel in escalated cases by engaging in life support treatments and resuscitation.
- Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
- Monitored patients during cardiac catheterization procedure in the event of hemodynamics decline.
- Administered TPA via chest tube.
- Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making.
Emergency Room Nurse
Dayton VA Medical Center
05.2016 - 06.2020
- Managed the ER as a charge nurse.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed and assigned acuity levels during triage.
- Identified and intervened during life threatening and chronic illnesses, including congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, acute cerebral vascular accidents, and respiratory distress/failure.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- 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.
- Participated on the hospital’s Evidence-Based Practice Council Board and assisted with policy update.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Miami Valley Hospital
04.2015 - 10.2016
- Assessed patients using the NIH Stroke Scale, swallow screening, and post-stroke psychological changes.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with ER, Care Flight, Neuro Critical Care Team, Stroke Team, and Medical Imaging.
- Skilled in all aspects of physical assessment including in-depth neurology and respiratory status.
- Initiated and participated in Rapid Response emergencies.
- Responded to patients’ partial, focal, generalized, and epileptic seizures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, STNA, and desk clerk.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, ICU/Chemotherapy RN/Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Administered chemotherapy/biotherapy medication.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Performed single/multiple intravenous access including power port access.
- Monitored and maintained chest tubes, orthopedic, and intracranial devices.
- Deployed sheaths post ANGIO-SEAL while applying FemoStop.
- Monitored and adapted critical blood pressure values via IV drips.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Home Health Registered Nurse
New England Home Health Services, Inc
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
Master of Science -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHBachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middlesex Community College
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Referral
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Acute Care Expertise
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Individualized Care Plans
- Patient Education
- EVD
- Neurological Assessments
- Diagnosis and Treatment
Accomplishments
- Current Title: Registered Nurse
- Current Organization: Veteran Affairs Hospital
- Phone Number: 707-290-5051
- Email Address: Leslie.morgan@va.gov
- How you know the person: Colleague/friend
- Name: Megan Taylor
- Current Title: ACGNP-BC
- Current Organization: Miami Valley Hospital
Certification
Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified Expected June 2022 American Nurses Credentialing Center, EPIC CPRS Trainings: CPR (2005-Present) ACLS (2012-Present) NIH Stroke Scale (2014-Present) NRP (2020-present) PALS (2020-Present) Preventative Maintenance Disruptive Behavior Instructor (2019-Present)
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Additional Information
- AWARDS AND HONORS: , DAISY Award Winner 2014 http://daisyfoundation.org/daisy-award/honorees/jodie-beard
Affiliations
Neurocritical Care Society
Timeline
Acute Care Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Vepa LLC
10.2022 - Current
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Premier Physician Network
09.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner Student
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Nurse Practitioner Student
Miami Valley Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Nurse Practitioner Student
Upper Valley Medical Center
05.2021 - 07.2021
Critical Care Transport RN
University Of Cincinnati Health
06.2020 - 12.2021
Emergency Room Nurse
Dayton VA Medical Center
05.2016 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, ICU
Miami Valley Hospital
04.2015 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse, ICU/Chemotherapy RN/Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
03.2013 - 04.2015
Home Health Registered Nurse
New England Home Health Services, Inc
08.2012 - 12.2012
Master of Science -
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middlesex Community College
Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified Expected June 2022 American Nurses Credentialing Center, EPIC CPRS Trainings: CPR (2005-Present) ACLS (2012-Present) NIH Stroke Scale (2014-Present) NRP (2020-present) PALS (2020-Present) Preventative Maintenance Disruptive Behavior Instructor (2019-Present)
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
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