Jody Tweedy
Hampton,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, pre and post-op care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Of The King’s Daughters
Newport News, VA
03.2021 - Current
- CHKD Oyster Point Surgery Center - Newport News
- RN in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU or post-op) and Day Surgery (pre-op).
- Plans, provides, and monitors individualized nursing care in response to specific patient needs within a defined scope of practice in either PACU/Day Surgery.
- Participated in many emergency airway management situations.
- Provided developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population.
- Provided airway management, pain management, monitors vital signs in a critical care environment.
- Provided education to patients and families.
- Plans, provides, and monitors specific patient needs following established policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Participates in on-going quality assurance, maintains regulatory requirements, and assists in establishing and updating applicable policies and procedures.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met.
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters
Norfolk, VA
08.2008 - 03.2021
- CHKD Main Hospital - Norfolk
- RN in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU or post-op) and Day Surgery (pre-op).
- Plans, provides, and monitors individualized nursing care in response to specific patient needs within a defined scope of practice in either PACU/Day Surgery.
- Provided care for post-op patients with ventilators, trachs with and with out ventilation, intubated patients and patients with oral and nasal airways.
- Participated in many emergency airway management situations.
- Provided developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population.
- Provided airway management, pain management, monitors vital signs in a critical care environment.
- Provided education to patients and families.
- Plans, provides, and monitors specific patient needs following established policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Participates in on-going quality assurance, maintains regulatory requirements, and assists in establishing and updating applicable policies and procedures.
- Call shifts for emergency surgeries.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met.
- Charge Nurse for 12 years
- Clinical Care Leader for 2 years. Leadership position over RN's, nursing care partners and unit secretaries. Made unit work schedules, assisted in hiring, disciplinary actions, coordinating educational opportunities and unit morale boosters.
Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital Of The King’s Daughters
Norfolk, VA
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)- CHKD Main Hospital - Norfolk
- Provided care for premature babies born at 25 weeks and above, stable to unstable patients requiring critical care nursing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, NEC, PDA's, breathing/ lung disorders, apnea, bradycardia, feeding and growth issues and other conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kalaheo Clinic
Kalaheo, HI
11.2003 - 12.2006
- Provided care for patients in the clinical setting for pediatrics and adults. Obtained vital signs, administered IM/SQ vaccines, allergy shots, tb skin tests, pain medication and breathing treatments.
- Performed testing such as EKGs, pregnancy test, stool testing, respirator testing and more.
- Assisted Physician in office with procedures such as sigmoidoscopy's, hemorrhoid bandings, vasectomies, Pap smears and minor surgical procedures using aseptic technique.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding illness, disease and medications.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaua’i Community College
Kaua’i, Hawai’i05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Lee University
Cleveland, TN07.2001
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Examination
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medical Supply Management
- Care Coordination
- Diet and Nutrition
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Decision Making
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Care Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medication Administration
- Needs Assessment
- Infection Control Procedures
- First Aid
- Unit Oversight
- Student Precepting
- Treatment Recommendations
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Of The King’s Daughters
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters
08.2008 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital Of The King’s Daughters
01.2007 - 08.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kalaheo Clinic
11.2003 - 12.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaua’i Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Lee University
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
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