Ramona Hodges
Jacksonville,USA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Healthcare professional with robust history in clinical environments, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and ensuring high-quality care. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care and adapt to evolving healthcare needs. Recognized for strong clinical skills and compassionate approach to patient interactions.
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Knowledgeable about UF requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
UF Health PCU
Jacksonville, FL
05.2023 - Current
- Holistic care for patients with a wide range of comorbidities.
- Thorough and precise communication as well as documentation with the interdisciplinary team.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing changes and responding promptly to critical situations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical procedures, fostering professional growth and confidence within the team.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other members of the critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Virtua Health Hospital
Camden, NJ
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Registered Nurse
Virtua Hospital
Mount Holly, NJ
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse Medsurg
Lake City Medical Center
Lake City, FL
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse, M/S
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse PCU
Cleveland Clinic
Weston, FL
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Registered Nurse PCU
Virtua Hospital
Voorhees, NJ
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Complete care of patients suffering from covid 19.
Registered Nurse M/S
Bayonet Point Hospital
HUDSON, FL
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Holistic care of patients suffering from covid.
Registered Nurse M/S
Ascension
Jacksonville, FL
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Registered Nurse M/S
Centurion
Lawtey, FL
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL06-2016
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2018
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Strong clinical judgement
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Patient Communication
- Diet and Nutrition
- Decision Making
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Planning
- SBAR Communication
- Patient Discharging
- Diabetes Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Epic EHR Management
- Nursing Plan Development
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric nursing
- Cardiac care
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Tracheostomy care
- Medication administration
- Family education
- Care planning
- Patient care
- Specimen collection
- Vaccine administration
- Nursing process
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Critical thinking
- Vitals monitoring
- Accurate documentation
- Patient condition monitoring
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
UF Health PCU
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
03.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, PCU
Virtua Health Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Virtua Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse Medsurg
Lake City Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, M/S
Orlando Health
05.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse PCU
Cleveland Clinic
03.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse PCU
Virtua Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse M/S
Bayonet Point Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse M/S
Ascension
02.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
UF Health Jacksonville
06.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse M/S
Centurion
06.2016 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Florida State College
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University