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Jodie Littrell

Grand Junction,CO

Summary

I have been a dedicated nurse in OB/GYN, Surgery, Dermatology and Long term care. I have enjoyed all the jobs I held. I am wanting to change the direction of my career to work with animals. I was raised on a small farm and have always had animals. I have accumulated years of knowledge in care and treatments for animals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse

Larchwood Inns
03.1995 - Current

As a Hall Nurse:

  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.

As a Restorative Nurse:

  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
  • Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.

As MDS Coordinator:

  • Developed individualized care plans tailored to diverse patient populations with varied medical conditions.
  • Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams

As Care Conferences Coordinator:

  • Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Met with POA and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.

Education

Nursing - Nursing

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
09.1983

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Clinical judgment
  • Direct Patient Care

Accomplishments

Nurse of the Year two times

Angel award three times

Timeline

Nurse

Larchwood Inns
03.1995 - Current

Nursing - Nursing

Colorado Mesa University
Jodie Littrell