Jody Billips
Knoxville
Summary
Dynamic Surgical Nurse with extensive experience providing specialized care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. Responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, assisting during procedures, and providing post-operative care. Works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in the operating room and beyond. Proven ability to enhance clinical outcomes through effective communication and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Pain Consultants of East Tennessee
Knoxville
02.2022 - 12.2025
- Monitored patient recovery and vital signs in post-anesthesia care.
- Assisted patients with pain management and comfort measures.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by administering oxygen, CPR or other life saving measures as needed.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medication, and documented changes in patient condition.
- Assessed post-anesthesia complications such as nausea, vomiting, pain, airway obstruction and bleeding.
- Administered intravenous fluids or blood products as prescribed by physician orders.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from the PACU.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
Sr. Nurse Clinical Consultant
BD Medical
San Diego
08.2010 - 11.2021
- Conducted training sessions for nurses on advanced clinical procedures and tools.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Evaluated clinical outcomes and recommended improvements in nursing practices.
- Evaluated new technologies related to patient care delivery systems and made recommendations accordingly.
- Participated in committees dedicated to improving quality assurance processes across departments.
- Conducted educational sessions for nurses, medical students and other healthcare professionals on relevant topics.
- Attended conferences related to clinical nurse consulting and disseminated knowledge gained at these events among colleagues.
- Mentored junior nursing staff members on professional development activities such as research projects and presentations.
- Assisted with developing strategies for the implementation of advanced clinical techniques into routine practice.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals in delivering comprehensive patient care.
- Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for staff to increase knowledge and skills.
- Attended facility education workshops and programs.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Collaborated with management teams in order to implement and evaluate programs and services.
Clinical Nurse Manager/Educator Surgical Services
Fort Sanders Regional Hospital
Knoxville
- Surgical Services Include: Heart, Vascular, General, Ortho, Neuro, Plastics, GYN & GU.
- Developed educational programs for nursing staff and new hires.
- Delivered training sessions on clinical procedures and patient care standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve educational resources.
- Assessed learning needs of nursing personnel through surveys and evaluations.
- Created instructional materials to enhance knowledge retention among staff.
- Provided ongoing support and mentorship to nursing staff during training programs.
- Maintained records of educational activities, including attendance rosters and course evaluations.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based clinical educational programs for nursing staff.
- Advised nursing staff on best practices for providing safe, high quality patient care.
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions with nurses to ensure competency in medical practices.
- Coached nurses during their transition from student status to professional practice.
- Supervised clinical practicum students in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Assessed new nursing staff with fair and consistent evaluation tools to determine knowledge and quality of care delivery.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of educational programs by collecting data on program outcomes.
Registered Nurse Clinical Cardiac Cath Lab
Baptist West Health Medical Center
Knoxville
- Circulator & Scrub (Diagnostic and Intervention Cases).
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during treatment.
Registered Nurse (Surgical & Cath Lab)
Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge
- Circulating & Scrub (OR & Cath Lab cases and procedures).
- Operating Room Services include: Heart, Vascular, General, Ortho, Neuro, GYN, GU, ENT & Eyes.
- Cath Lab Procedures include: Diagnostic Heart Cath, Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PTCA), Insertion of Pacemakers, Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICD) and Transeophageal Echocardiograms (TEE)
Registered Nurse Surgery
Fort Sanders Regional Hospital
Knoxville
- Surgical OR Circulator - Services include: Heart, Vascular, General, Ortho, Neuro, Plastics, GYN and GU
- Prepared operating rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
- Provided support to surgical team by preparing operating room, sterilizing instruments, passing supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments of patients prior to surgery.
- Conducted pre-operative physical assessments such as taking vital signs or obtaining consent forms from patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient information including medical history, lab results, diagnosis reports.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient status updates or changes in treatment plans.
- Responded promptly to any changes in patient's condition or emergency situations.
- Ensured that all hospital policies and procedures related to surgery were followed correctly.
- Assisted surgeons during operations by providing sterile items as needed or requested.
- Performed wound dressings and suturing of incisions under the supervision of a physician.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while performing duties in the operating room environment.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care before, during and after surgery.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a sterile environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science Nursing
Athens, TN05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Bachelor of Science Business Management
Tusculum College05-2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fort Sanders School of Nursing
Knoxville, TN06-1995
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Post-operative care
- Clinical training
- Critical thinking
- Infection control
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Wound care
- Preoperative care
- Sterile technique
- Surgical equipment
- Surgical procedures
- Thoracic surgery
- Telemetry monitoring
- Airway support
- IV insertion
- Postoperative care
- Laparoscopic procedures
- Physician collaboration
- Cardiac monitors
- Documentation
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Patient advocacy
- Excellent communication
- Self motivation
- Active listening
- Surgical assistance
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Volunteer with St. Mary's Legacy Mobil Clinic
- Volunteer with Second Harvest and Grace Baptist Church for Feeding the Kids Program
- Volunteer as a mentor with the Special Friends Ministry (Adults w/special needs)
Accomplishments
- Tennessee Wesleyan University - Honor Roll (2016-2017)
- Cum laude graduate
- The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Pain Consultants of East Tennessee
02.2022 - 12.2025
Sr. Nurse Clinical Consultant
BD Medical
08.2010 - 11.2021
Clinical Nurse Manager/Educator Surgical Services
Fort Sanders Regional Hospital
Registered Nurse Clinical Cardiac Cath Lab
Baptist West Health Medical Center
Registered Nurse (Surgical & Cath Lab)
Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge
Registered Nurse Surgery
Fort Sanders Regional Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Bachelor of Science Business Management
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fort Sanders School of Nursing
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