Kelly Hodge
Summary
I have 16 years of Nurse Practitioner experience, 10 of which were in public health and 6 in allergy and asthma. My 5 years of RN experience was primarily on stepdown /cardiac/transplant unit. I am seeking a part-time or prn position as an NP or RN.
I am a Johnson City native, ETSU Alumni and ETSU College of Nursing trained Nurse Practitioner. I hold as a truth that core to a meaningful life are meaningful relationships and experiences. I am an empathetic, trusted team player. The value which I place on pursuing excellence and service to others is what fuels my passion to be the best healthcare provider that I can possibly be.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Advanced Practice Nurse
Tn Dept Of Health, Washington County Health Dept
Johnson City, TN
11.2011 - 05.2022
- Delivered compassionate, high quality, evidence based care and treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Collaborated with colleagues in the management and delivery of care to patients
- Participated in the transition from paper charts to electronic medical records and proceeded to utilize in patient care
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Maintained student attendance records and grades.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
Advanced Practice Nurse
The Allergy And Asthma Center LLC
03.2005 - 11.2011
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
- Developed tailored care plans for each patient
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Patient care delivery including diagnosis, treatment, and referral for additional specialty services, and follow-up care.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Oversight of daily office operations of private practice and shot room as well as patient care delivery when practice owner was out of town
Registered Nurse, Step-Down, Transplant and Heart
Johnson City Medical Center Hospital
04.2002 - 12.2005
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Delivered care to 4-5 patients per shift, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Camp Nurse
DOE River Gorge Ministries
07.2005 - 07.2005
- Administered prescribed medications to >40 campers during camp week
- Available and shared on-call responsibility 24-7 for > 300 campers, staff and volunteers.
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Delivered first aid to sick or injured individuals.
- Documented all patient information, including condition or injury, treatment and medication administration.
- Monitored and replenished supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
08.2004 - 12.2004
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Staff RN
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
06.2001 - 04.2002
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNBachelor of Science - Nursing Science
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNMaster of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNSkills
- Patient-centered care
- Sound judgment
- Experienced preceptor
- Family planning
- STD care and counseling
- Northeast Tennessee Nurse Practitioner Association Member
- Electronic charting
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Care Coordination
- BLS certified
- Mental Health First Aid certified
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient Care and Education
- State and federal regulatory compliance
- Medication Administration
- Active Listening
- Clinical Instruction
- Nursing Assessment
- Competency Assessment
- Student Evaluation Abilities
- Student Engagement and Advisement
- Counsel Students
- Supervising Students
- Program Goals
- Leadership Abilities
- Ability to Observe
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Nursing Standards
- Nursing Diagnosis
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Clinical Agency Relationships
- Interventions
- Operational Procedures
- Facilitate Discussions
- Invasive Procedures
- Evidence-Based Teaching
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Performance Measurement
Certification
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner,
American Nurses Credentialing Center
11/24/2004 - 11/30/2024
Basic Life Support
01/1997 - 03/2024
Mental Health First Aid USA
02/08/2018 - 02/08/2021
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
East Tennessee State University
08.2022 - 12.2022
Advanced Practice Nurse
Tn Dept Of Health, Washington County Health Dept
11.2011 - 05.2022
Camp Nurse
DOE River Gorge Ministries
07.2005 - 07.2005
Advanced Practice Nurse
The Allergy And Asthma Center LLC
03.2005 - 11.2011
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
East Tennessee State University
08.2004 - 12.2004
Registered Nurse, Step-Down, Transplant and Heart
Johnson City Medical Center Hospital
04.2002 - 12.2005
Staff RN
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
06.2001 - 04.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
East Tennessee State University
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
East Tennessee State University