Jodie Rodgers
Fredonia
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in direct patient care, patient assessments, and education. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement personalized care plans. I excel in providing education to staff, patients and families in clinical and nonclinical settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Pre/Post Surgery
Advocate Health Care
Mequon, WI
08.2023 - Current
- Admit patients scheduled for upcoming Monitored Anesthesia cases.
- Recovered and managed patients after GI, plastic surgery, pain management, and vascular surgery, ensuring optimal recovery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans and protocols.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment in the electronic health record.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge care to enhance patient understanding and compliance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery..
Registered Nurse
Orthopedic Hospital of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
05.2012 - 08.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided post operative care to orthopedic patients.
- Collaborated with care team of nursing assistants, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, and physicians to provide effective team-based care.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a positive work environment and enhancing high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Presented clinical data on patients' progress in interdisciplinary team meetings to support achievement of established care goals.
Registered Nurse
Columbia- St. Mary's Hospital Ascension
Milwaukee, WI
06.2000 - 05.2013
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify potential complications early.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, medication management, and mobility strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
MIlwaukee, WI 05-2002
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Documentation and charting
- Precepting and training new staff
- Team coordination
Certification
ACLS and BCLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse Pre/Post Surgery
Advocate Health Care
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Orthopedic Hospital of Wisconsin
05.2012 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Columbia- St. Mary's Hospital Ascension
06.2000 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee