Kristine Dodley
Reynoldsburg
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
LTC LPN
Wesley Glen
Columbus
10.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in a long-term care facility.
- Assisted with daily living activities for residents.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded changes accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas.
- Educated patients and families about health management strategies.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records efficiently.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Wellness Nurse
Sage Park
Gahanna
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided comprehensive health assessments for residents and monitored wellness plans.
- Administered medications and treatments following prescribed protocols and safety guidelines.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on residents' unique needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate resident care and support services.
Hospice Nurse
Capital City Hospice
Columbus
10.2022 - 05.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
- Provided compassionate care to patients in hospice settings.
- Educated families on end-of-life care and support resources.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient comfort and needs.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate health records.
- Advocated for patients' dignity and preferences throughout care process.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
Psychiatric Nurse
Simms Homecare And Behavioral Health Services
Columbus
01.2011 - 03.2022
- Administered medication to clients following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' mental health and behavioral needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans for clients.
- Implemented safety protocols such as suicide prevention measures when necessary.
- Initiated crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
- Provided emotional support to patients who were struggling with personal issues or traumatic events.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH 09.2018 - 08.2020
LPN - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH 09.2007 - 05.2009
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Infection control protocols
- End-of-life education
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Behavioral assessment
Certification
- LPN Ohio Board of Nursing
Timeline
LTC LPN
Wesley Glen
10.2025 - Current
Wellness Nurse
Sage Park
05.2025 - 09.2025
Hospice Nurse
Capital City Hospice
10.2022 - 05.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande
09.2018 - 08.2020
Psychiatric Nurse
Simms Homecare And Behavioral Health Services
01.2011 - 03.2022
LPN - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
09.2007 - 05.2009