Kari Dodge
Osseo
Summary
Dedicated and experienced RN with expertise in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. Proven ability to manage complex patient situations and coordinate effective care plans, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge RN
Trempealeau County Healthcare Center
Pigeon Falls, WI
2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Staff RN
Dove Healthcare West
Eau Claire, WI
2024 - 2025
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, documenting health status and response to interventions.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
Travel RN - Psychiatric
Maxim Healthcare, AHS, TotalMed
Amery, WI Brattleboro, VT, Chester, IL
2017 - 2023
- Monitored patients' mental and physical health, documenting changes and coordinating care plans.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI12-2008
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning
- Client education
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Physical assessments
- Tracheostomy care
- Diabetes management
- Medical assessment
Certification
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certified. 8/2024-8/2026
- CPR and BLS certified. 3/2025-3/2027
- Registered Nurse 2009-present
Timeline
Charge RN
Trempealeau County Healthcare Center
2025 - Current
Staff RN
Dove Healthcare West
2024 - 2025
Travel RN - Psychiatric
Maxim Healthcare, AHS, TotalMed
2017 - 2023
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Chippewa Valley Technical College