Jody Maxwell
San Jose,CA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Restore Hyper Wellness
Los Gatos, CA
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Lead RN, responsible for hiring and onboarding new RNs. Kept inventory and ordered medical supplies.
Registered Nurse
Stanford's Menlo Medical Group
Menlo Park, CA
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Patient triage and advice in both Cardiology and Internal Medicine
- Performed Cardiac Stress Tests
- Did Prior Authorizations for patients to receive medications and treatments ordered.
- Patient population included patients with multiple health care needs, i.e. Diabetes, CHF, Cancer to name a few.
- Assisted in coordinating patient care between testing and meeting with physicians as needed.
- Experience with EPIC and In-Basket
- Safely administered medications as needed and ordered by physicians.
Staff
Internal Medicine Group Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Assisted with the development and implementation of staff policies and procedures.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente ER
San Jose, CA
06.1996 - 03.2014
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
- Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
- Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss current trends in emergency nursing practices.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the department ensuring a safe environment for staff and patients.
- Worked with patients from newborn to elderly and safely administered IV, IM, Sub-q and inhalation therapies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA06-2001
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Appointment Scheduling
- Data Collection
- Medical assessment
- Electronic Health Records Management specifically EPIC
- Patient Management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Inpatient and outpatient care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Restore Hyper Wellness
09.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Stanford's Menlo Medical Group
09.2019 - 03.2021
Staff
Internal Medicine Group Palo Alto
06.2017 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente ER
06.1996 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gavilan College