Judith Cocklin
Lebanon,OH
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mason Health Care Center
Mason, OH
11.2023 - Current
- Comprehensive patient care in nursing home environment
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Registered Nurse
Nurses Care, Inc
Miamisburg, OH
12.2012 - 08.2017
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Supervised onboarding and training of new personnel to maximize capacities of quality assurance team.
- Created reports on quality assurance results and presented them to management teams.
RN Case Manager Home Health
Nurses Care, Inc
Miamisburg, OH
12.2012 - 08.2017
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
Registered Nurse
Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
04.2002 - 11.2011
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Good Samaritan College of Nursing And Health Science
Cincinnati, OH12-2006
Skills
- Patient Management to include Admission, Direct Patient Care, and Discharging
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Advocate for Patient & Patient Family
- Accurate Documentation
- Home Health Care
- Work Directly with Physicians
- Patient Education
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Strong Medical Ethic
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mason Health Care Center
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nurses Care, Inc
12.2012 - 08.2017
RN Case Manager Home Health
Nurses Care, Inc
12.2012 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
Bethesda North Hospital
04.2002 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Good Samaritan College of Nursing And Health Science