Jody McDougald
Saint Hedwig,Tx
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with six years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in clinical rehab specialist/liaison settings. Works effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Rehab Specialist
Methodist Texsan Hospital
San Antonio , TX
2017.03 - 2022.05
- Executed and complied with policies regarding patient admission, care and records to maintain standards of excellence for patients and families.
- Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support.
- Assessed facility and equipment for repair and replacement needs to maintain quality of therapeutic care.
- Met requirements for Medicare services and documentation.
- Modified operational, marketing and staff resources to meet financial goals.
- Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Texsan Hospital Rehab
San Antonio , TX
2015.08 - 2017.03
- Bedside Patient care
- Rehabilitation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Collaborated with patient, family and Doctor
- Input orders
- Wound care, Wound Vac
- IV infusion
- Blood administration
- Critical thinking.
RN Case Manager
National Nursing And Rehab
San Antonio , TX
2014.03 - 2017.03
- Managed 37 pediatric cases independently while collaborating with patient, family, and Doctor to provide exceptional care
- Managed every nurse for each case and ensured each case was properly staffed at all times.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Registered Nurse
National Nursing and Rehab
San Antonio
2014.07 - 2017.04
- Private duty nursing
- Bedside care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Hallmark University
San Antonio, TX06.2014
Skills
- Case Management
- Leadership
- Team Work
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Patient/Family Education
- Patient Advocate
- Strategic Planning with Emphasis on Patient Care and Outcomes
- Communication
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Medicare Regulation
- Accurate Documentation
- Acute Rehabilitation
Timeline
Clinical Rehab Specialist
Methodist Texsan Hospital
2017.03 - 2022.05
Registered Nurse
Methodist Texsan Hospital Rehab
2015.08 - 2017.03
Registered Nurse
National Nursing and Rehab
2014.07 - 2017.04
RN Case Manager
National Nursing And Rehab
2014.03 - 2017.03
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Hallmark University
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