Nicole Hodges
Morganton,NC
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. I am a compassionate and efficient Registered Nurse Case Manager with a reputation for designing care plans that meet patients' preferences and available resources. I am also skilled in the clinical aspect of bedside nursing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
UNC Caldwell Healthcare
Lenoir, NC
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
- Acted as an advocate for patient rights during hospital stays or other clinical encounters.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Facilitated referrals for specialized services such as physical therapy or hospice care when needed.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
Clinical Nurse
UNC Caldwell Healthcare
Lenoir, NC
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Developed teaching plans for patients regarding self-care management techniques for chronic illnesses or rehabilitation goals.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Adhered to ethical standards of practice while providing compassionate care.
- Reported changes in patient status promptly to supervisor or attending physician.
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs to determine appropriate care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Assessed patient pain levels, implementing appropriate pain management techniques.
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Health Care Technician 1
J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
Morganton, nc
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Catawba College
Salisbury, NC05-2020
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Indirect patient care
- Discharge planning
- Emotional awareness
- Care management
- Patient advocacy
- Patient assessment
- CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
UNC Caldwell Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse
UNC Caldwell Healthcare
06.2020 - 10.2022
Health Care Technician 1
J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
05.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Catawba College
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