Jody McCormick
Farmington,NM
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
San Juan Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided patient care on a surgical floor in a regional medical center
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
St. Peter’s Health
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided patient care on a surgical floor in a regional medical center
Registered Nurse
Northeast Montana Health Services
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided patient care in a critical access facility on the Ft. Peck Reservation
Facility Surveyor/Quality Assurance Department
State of Montana, DPHHS
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted Unannounced On-site Inspections
- Completed off-site preparation to conduct unannounced on-site inspections of State licensed facilities to determine compliance with State and Federal requirements.
- Gathered information through observation and conducting interviews with staff, consumers, families and by record review to determine if appropriate care, treatments, and services are provided consistent with State and Federal requirements.
- Reviewed and evaluated the systems of the facility to ensure the care provided meets or exceeds the minimum State and Federal requirements. This included reviewing policies and procedures; observing facility services and infection control; reviewing clinical records for appropriate documentation, appropriate nursing/medical services and medication administration, and proper discharge planning; as well as reviewing documentation of physical plant, recreational activities, environmental control, professional credentials, licensure, budgets, etc. as stipulated in applicable regulations.
- Conducted nursing assessments and interviews with clients or residents and confidential interviews with families, care providers, case managers, administrators, and other staff to identify concerns and determine the level of compliance with minimum State and Federal requirements.
- Communicated non-compliance issues with facilities throughout the inspection during exit conferences to assure understanding of the deficient practice(s) found; provided consultation, facilitation, and education to facilities in making any necessary changes.
- Evaluated the orientation program for all facility staff to assure direct care staff receive the required training and can provide care to safely meet the needs of the resident/s.
- Collected sufficient information during the survey to support any noncompliance issues identified; wrote deficiency reports following legal record standards to ensure sufficient evidence was recorded to support noncompliance decisions.
- Reviewed and evaluated plans of correction to ensure plans were adequate to bring the facility into compliance.
- Monitored plans of correction for facilities or recommended adverse licensing action for facilities unable to develop a plan of correction to meet minimum State and Federal requirements for licensure.
- Conducted investigation of consumer complaints, allegations of consumer abuse or neglect to ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements and assessed the facility for culpability.
- Interviewed complainants, consumers, families, witnesses, facility staff, physicians and others as needed to obtain information pertinent to the allegations to determine provider compliance with State and Federal requirements.
- Observed care and reviewed clinical records to determine the quality of care provided. Conducted clinical nursing assessments to obtain necessary information.
- Made determinations as to whether complaint(s) were validated and made appropriate decision on licensing regarding any action against the provider’s license.
- Prepared detailed reports of investigations to ensure complete, accurate and defensible documentation was available.
- Provided information and assistance to facility staff and providers on the State and federal regulations to ensure they had knowledge of their responsibilities under the regulations as participants in the State program and of the remediation process for achieving compliance.
- Provided training and technical assistance to facilities on professional and regulatory issues.
- Conducted research and special projects as requested or assigned.
Legal Nurse Consultant
Eastwood Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC; MTMC LNC Remote Contractor
07.2013 - 12.2020
- Reviewed medical records to identify key facts and issues: I regularly processed large volumes of medical records in a timely manner while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Organized and presented information through the preparation of summaries, chronologies, spread sheets, and specially formulated short forms for attorney use in case development: I specialized in drug/medical device/LTC negligence litigation preparation and produced products based on the client focus. I also assisted in developing a document format that became a standard in medical mass tort litigations
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop, maintain, and improve work production and customer satisfaction: I regularly communicated with registered nurses, legal nurse consultants, physicians, and attorneys via multiple platforms, including video and conference calls
- Trained, educated, and reviewed the work products of other legal nurse consultants: As a team leader, I had the responsibility of educating and supervising the work production and accuracy of up to 12 legal nurse consultants at one time. I also assisted with educating attorneys, as necessary.
- Dedicated time and resources to maintain an efficient and secure home/remote office environment: I am proficient with Microsoft Office, as well as the HIPPA compliant DocuWare document management program, Clio legal practice management software, and the Job Router documentation program.
- Communicated with providers and collected additional medical records: I regularly assessed for additional providers and collected medical records as needed.
Registered Nurse
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Provided patient care in a Level III trauma center intensive care unit.
Registered Nurse
Sidney Health Center
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Provided patient care in a rural hospital setting. My experiences included critical care, acute care, and emergency care. As a SANE nurse, I provided forensic services to the victims of sexual assault. I also served as the acute care unit chairperson who performed employee evaluations, addressed employee concerns, and provided staff with leadership and training opportunities.
Registered Nurse
Glendive Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Provided patient care in a rural hospital setting. My experiences included labor and delivery, nursery, intensive care, surgical, and emergency care.
Registered Nurse
Arizona Burn Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provided patient care in an internationally renowned burn treatment facility. Maricopa Medical Center education and training departments used my charting as an example of proper documentation for this facility
Education
AAS – Nursing RN -
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ12-2003
AAS – Nursing LPN - undefined
Williston State College
Williston, ND05-2000
Skills
- Precepting
- IV management
- Culturally sensitive care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Discharge coordination
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Case review
- Quality control
- Summary preparation
- Clinical expertise
- Risk evaluation
- Healthcare regulations
- Medical documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- State of Montana/Compact State: NUR-RN-LIC-31037, Active (Exp. 12/31/2027)
- State of Minnesota: #2494671, Active (Exp. 03/31/2028)
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
San Juan Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
St. Peter’s Health
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Northeast Montana Health Services
08.2022 - 11.2022
Facility Surveyor/Quality Assurance Department
State of Montana, DPHHS
03.2021 - 07.2021
Legal Nurse Consultant
Eastwood Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC; MTMC LNC Remote Contractor
07.2013 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital
07.2011 - 07.2013
Registered Nurse
Sidney Health Center
01.2007 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse
Glendive Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse
Arizona Burn Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
AAS – Nursing LPN - undefined
Williston State College
AAS – Nursing RN -
Scottsdale Community College