Jodie La Fargue
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ENDOSCOPY REGISTERED NURSE
St. Joseph’s Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Provide supportive care before, during, and after procedures
- Assist with diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopies, EGDs, ERCPs, cautery, banding, dilation, and PEG tube placements
- Assist with diagnostic and interventional pulmonary procedures such as bronchoscopies
- Serve as preceptor for new employees
- Perform/assist with GI technician duties including; preparation of endoscopy room with appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies
ENDOSCOPY REGISTERED NURSE
Northwest Medical Center Houghton
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Created SOPs trained new hires
- Procured supplies and materials for each department
- Assisted the director in coordination, direction, and evaluation of patient care, unit activities and staff activities and performance
- Coordinated the activities of nursing interns or students
- Provided direct patient care in pre-procedure room, procedure room, and recovery room
- Performed/assisted with GI technician duties including; preparation of endoscopy room with appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies
OPERATIONS MANAGER / REGISTERED NURSE
Premier Medical Group
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented public health emergency preparedness plans, training and response activities in collaboration with organizational staff, staff in governmental agencies, community stakeholders, elected officials, and community partners
- Assisted in planning, directing, and administering the activities of all projects, divisions and operations
- Prepared organizational budgets, schedules, analyses, reports and financial statements
- Analyzed federal, state and local legislation and ensured program compliance with applicable regulations and policies
PERIOP REGISTERED NURSE, NEW GRAD PROGRAM
Banner Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed Periop101 training program
- Ensured efficient progression of operations by managing pre-op, transport to operating room, documentation of surgery, and post-op care
- Started IVs, recorded vitals, and assessed mental status of patients before surgery
- Worked as circulator in OR to maintain sterile environment, conducting regular sponge counts and limiting room to essential personnel
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12-2020
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Phoenix
Tucson, AZ01.2010
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - undefined
University of Phoenix
Tucson, AZ01.2001
Skills
- Gastroenterology
- Perioperative
- Post Anesthesia Care
- Pre-Anesthesia Testing
Accomplishments
- 20 years of employee and systems management
- Supervised crisis response team of 120 staff members
- Facilitated the opening of GI Lab and Pre-Admission Testing departments for new hospital
Certification
- Registered Nurse License #255390, Arizona State Board of Nursing, AZ
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- National Institute of Health Stroke Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
ENDOSCOPY REGISTERED NURSE
St. Joseph’s Hospital
02.2023 - Current
ENDOSCOPY REGISTERED NURSE
Northwest Medical Center Houghton
03.2022 - 06.2023
PERIOP REGISTERED NURSE, NEW GRAD PROGRAM
Banner Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
OPERATIONS MANAGER / REGISTERED NURSE
Premier Medical Group
03.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - undefined
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
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