Jody Anderson
Saint Clair Shores
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in scheduling, staffing, and ensuring optimal patient care through effective coordination. Adept at maintaining accurate patient documentation, addressing concerns, and fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary teams. Proven leader in mentoring junior and new graduate nurses, providing guidance on career development and clinical skills. Strong background in using electronic health records, managing patient outcomes, and promoting a positive work environment focused on teamwork and professional growth. Experienced in developing individualized care plans, educating patients and families, and conducting performance evaluations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Team Leader
Henry Ford Health
09.2015 - Current
- Scheduling and staffing assignments to ensure adequate coverage and optimal patient care
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes according to regulatory standards
- Served as a liaison between patients/families and healthcare providers, addressing concerns or resolving conflicts effectively
- Collaborated with other department leaders to streamline processes related to admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Mentored junior nurses in their career advancement goals, providing guidance on educational opportunities and professional certifications
- Utilized electronic health record systems to accurately document patient information, track outcomes, and generate reports for quality improvement purposes
- Educated patients and their families on disease management techniques, medication administration, and post-discharge care instructions
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans based on patients' needs, preferences, and medical conditions
- Served as a resource for nursing staff regarding complex patient cases or challenging clinical situations
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by fostering a positive work environment that promoted teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth
- Mentored new graduate nurses during their transition into professional practice, providing guidance and support throughout their orientation period
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members, identifying areas for improvement and recognizing exceptional performance
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Education
Associate's degree - Nursing
St. Clair College
Windsor, ON12.2004
Skills
- Supervising experience
- Collaboration
- Mentoring
- Strong work ethic
- Documentation review
- Adaptability
- Problem solving and decision making
- Experience administering injections
- Wound care including negative pressure therapy
- Disease process patient family health teaching and support
- Conflict management peer mediator
- Triaging patients
- Self-awareness
- Labs
- Resourcefulness
- End stage cancer care
- Geriatric care
- Telehealth remote patient monitoring
- Employee orientation
- Clinical research nurse for Humira injection clinical trial in the community
- Research nurse for breast implant safety
- Leadership
- IV infusions
- Case management
- Emotional intelligence
- Palliative care
- Infusion pumps
- Task prioritization
- Home care
- Organization and time management
- Vascular access maintenance
Certification
- RN License State of Michigan
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
References
Urszula Cole Henry Ford Nursing Supervisor
586-779-7400
Lois Barney Henry Ford Non Clinical Manager
586-779-7400
Allison Junkin Henry Ford Office Support 586-779-7400
Shelby Walker Henry Ford Non Clinical
586-779-7400
Dawn Dudek Henry Ford Education Coordinator 313-874-6400
Timeline
RN Team Leader
Henry Ford Health
09.2015 - Current
Associate's degree - Nursing
St. Clair College
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