Rachel Hodo, BSN, RN
Springfield,IL
Summary
Accomplished emergency department registered nurse who has served the role of charge nurse, triage nurse, trauma nurse, sexual assault nurse examiner, preceptor, and mentor. Currently part of a nurse-led education program for new graduate nurses. Works well with interdisciplinary teams to effectively communicate patient needs and provide them with a good patient experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Memorial Health Springfield Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
Emergency Medicine Technician
Memorial Health Springfield Memorial Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice, FNP -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 05.2025
Bachelor of Science -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL12.2018
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum)
- TNS (Trauma Nurse Specialist)
- AA SANE (Adult Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Memorial Health Springfield Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - Current
Emergency Medicine Technician
Memorial Health Springfield Memorial Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2019
Doctor of Nursing Practice, FNP -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum)
- TNS (Trauma Nurse Specialist)
- AA SANE (Adult Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)
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