Molly Dodt
West Lafayette,IN
Summary
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in professional nursing care for individuals at seven area acute rehabilitation facilities, long term care, memory units, and assisted living villages. Utilizes evidence-based practice to treat severe, acute health problems to minimize hospitalizations. Promotes health and wellness education and preventive disease management to deliver optimal quality and individualized care. Eight years of demonstrated adult, geriatric and palliative experience impacting care while building meaningful relationships with patients, families, and health care providers.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Franciscan Physician Network
06.2016 - Current
- Provide direct patient care, stabilizing patients, determining next course of care, and collaborating with nursing, therapy, social services, and other providers.
- Utilize critical thinking skills and interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Utilize telemedicine capabilities for remote consultations, expanding the reach of emergency services to rural areas.
- Implemented evidence-based treatment guidelines that led to better outcomes for time-sensitive conditions such as stroke or sepsis.
Physical Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
World Fitness Centers, Be Fit, and 24 Hour Fitness
11.2008 - 04.2010
- Developed variety of high impact, strength, functional, and mind-body classes for private and public clients.
Hospitality Restaurant and Private Dining Manager
White Lodging Services Corporation
06.2002 - 04.2005
- Developed strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and retention over 90%.
- Mentored Exchange students for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, United States06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2002
Skills
- Engages in Continuing Education including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, pain management, fall prevention, DEA regulatory Opioid hours, cardio, pulm, neuro, psych: bipolar/schizophrenia, wounds, polypharmacy, geriatric-post operative delirium, and dermatology
- Preceptor for Purdue University AGNP students with 60575 hours served since 2018 Geriatric Preceptor of the Year 2023 Award at Purdue University School of Nursing
- Highly efficient coordination of care and management with over 25 ECF/AL units over 7 buildings with our Franciscan office
- Mutually supportive relationships with Executive Directors, Nursing Management and Social Services at rounding facilities
Affiliations
- American Nurses Associations
- Indiana State Nurses Association
Certification
RN, APRN-BC, ACLS, Dementia Certified Care Specialist
Timeline
Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Franciscan Physician Network
06.2016 - Current
Physical Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
World Fitness Centers, Be Fit, and 24 Hour Fitness
11.2008 - 04.2010
Hospitality Restaurant and Private Dining Manager
White Lodging Services Corporation
06.2002 - 04.2005
Master of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
Purdue University
RN, APRN-BC, ACLS, Dementia Certified Care Specialist
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