Mary Dodson
Grain Valley,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience across hospice care, community health, pharmaceutical education, and clinical support. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Adept at managing caseloads, providing patient-centric education, and advocating for patient needs across diverse healthcare settings. Strong organizational and communication skills with a consistent track record of exceeding expectations in both independent and collaborative environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Good Shepherd Hospice
Kansas City, MO
02.2025 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive end-of-life care and emotional support to terminally ill patients and families.
- Manage caseloads, assess changing conditions, and coordinate with interdisciplinary team.
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease progression, medication use, and symptom management.
RN Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
Kansas City, MO
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Provided individualized hospice care plans aligned with patient and family preferences.
- Monitored symptoms, adjusted care plans, and ensured medication adherence.
- Collaborated with chaplains, social workers, and physicians for holistic care delivery.
Nurse Educator
Ashfield Engage (Pharmaceutical Services)
Kansas City, MO
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted remote and in-person education on pharmaceutical therapies to patients and providers.
- Delivered patient-centric resources on medication administration and disease state management.
- Maintained compliance with pharma guidelines and ensured HIPAA adherence.
Nurse Ambassador
United BioSource Corporation (UBC)
Overland Park, KS
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Supported pharmaceutical clients by managing patient adherence programs.
- Scheduled calls/interactions, maintained detailed documentation in program databases.
- Educated patients on disease-specific therapies and facilitated seamless program delivery.
School Nurse
Independence School District
Independence, MO
04.2015 - 04.2019
- Provided care, education, and preventive health services to K–12 students.
- Coordinated care plans with families, school personnel, and healthcare providers.
- Managed confidential health data under HIPAA/FERPA and developed emergency protocols.
Contract Float RN
Children’s Mercy Hospital & Clinics
Kansas City, MO
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Provided acute care, patient education, and clinical triage in high-demand hospital units.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based treatment plans.
- Monitored clinical responses and facilitated safe transitions of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA05.1996
Skills
- Hospice & Palliative Care, Patient & Family Education, Medication Administration, Triage & Care Coordination, Electronic Health Records (EHR), HIPAA/FERPA Compliance, Clinical Protocol Adherence, Program & Case Management, Cross-Functional Team Collaboration, Excellent Communication, Data Entry & Documentation, Adaptability & Professional Ethics
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Licensed in Missouri
- BLS certified
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Good Shepherd Hospice
02.2025 - Current
RN Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
08.2022 - 01.2025
Nurse Educator
Ashfield Engage (Pharmaceutical Services)
04.2022 - 08.2022
Nurse Ambassador
United BioSource Corporation (UBC)
04.2019 - 04.2022
School Nurse
Independence School District
04.2015 - 04.2019
Contract Float RN
Children’s Mercy Hospital & Clinics
01.2015 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Graceland University