Mahalia Hobgood
Rockledge
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Steward Health Care
01.2014 - Current
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Holmes Regional Medical Center
05.2011 - 01.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Health First Home Care
03.2007 - 05.2011
- Assessed patient needs during home visits, making recommendations for additional services or resources when necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital
08.2005 - 04.2007
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
Registered Nurse
Parrish Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2005
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
Registered Nurse
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
10.1994 - 12.2001
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Island College School of Nursing
Brooklyn, NY06.1991
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Goal Setting
- Care Coordination
- EMR / EHR
- Case Evaluation
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Home care management
- Clinical assessment
- Care Plan Development
- Case Management
Certification
- Certified Case Manager
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Steward Health Care
01.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Holmes Regional Medical Center
05.2011 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Health First Home Care
03.2007 - 05.2011
Registered Nurse
Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital
08.2005 - 04.2007
Registered Nurse
Parrish Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2005
Registered Nurse
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
10.1994 - 12.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Long Island College School of Nursing