RENITA L. WOODUS
WINDSOR MILL,MD.
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Demonstrates leadership and serves as resource in management of clinically complex patients. Displays excellent interpersonal and team-building skills and collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses and members of healthcare team.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Care Manager
Chase Brexton HealthCare
11.2015 - Current
- Provides education to patients and families on disease processes, nutrition, medications, etc
- Provides community resources as needed
- Medication administration, etc
- Telephone and in-person triage.
Coordinator
Brooklyn Health Center
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Responsible for the direct supervision and day-to-day operations of a large family practice.
Registered Nurse/Senior Clinical Coordinator
Family Health Centers of Baltimore
Baltimore, Md.
11.2009 - 11.2015
Coordinator
Mead
Baltimore, MD.
10.2009 - 05.2014
- Department of the Family Health Centers of Baltimore
- Responsible for the direct supervision and day-to-day operations of a large pediatric practice
Home Care Coordinator
Johns Hopkins Home Care Group
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Pediatrics at Home
- Worked on-site at the University of Maryland assisting Case Managers with home health referral for children being discharged home with continued medical needs
- Direct teaching with families on the use of equipment like feeding pumps, oxygen, tube feedings, wound care, infusion, etc
- Obtained authorization for skilled nursing home visits for infusion, teaching, physical and occupational therapy, medical equipment, etc.
staff nurse
General Healthcare Resources, Formerly Nurses
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Now Supplemental, for NICU and PEDS
Staff Nurse
Caresource Supplemental Staffing
Baltimore, Md.
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Supplemental staff nurse in NICU, PICU, PEDS
- Provided direct care for preemies requiring mechanical ventilation, IV therapy, respiratory treatments, tube feedings, etc.
Research Nurse
University of Maryland
Baltimore, Md.
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Carried out key elements of clinical research project
- Responsible for Participant assessments, specimen collection and measurements according to protocol
- Ensures that informed consent is obtained and compliance with protocol is maintained.
Case Manager
Coventry Healthcare of Delaware
01.2004 - 01.2005
- For High-Risk OB and Pediatric members and members with special needs
- Assisted members with finding providers, making and keeping appointments
- Authorized transportation and special procedures
- Also performed phone assessments to determine the needs of members.
Field Staff Nurse
Johns Hopkins Home Care Group
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Pediatrics at Home
- Provided in-home teaching and treatments for ex-preemies, school aged children, and medically fragile children
- Educated families on diagnosis, medication, equipment, and overall care of children
- Also administered IV medication, chemotherapy, and obtain blood for various testing.
Intake Coordinator/Field RN
Mt. Washington Pediatric Home Care
Glen Burnie, Md.
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Take home care referral, coordinate services, schedule rehab visits, RN mom/baby visits, and obtain insurance authorizations, case review
- Also worked as field nurse on an on-call basis providing direct patient care in a home setting (medication teaching, CPR review, IV med administration, equipment teaching), coordinate patient care with hospital insurance companies, physicians, and families.
Staff Nurse- Per Diem
St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, Md
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Responsibilities included triaging new patients, respiratory assessments, IV medication administration, CPD administration, blood draws, catheterizations, burn care, etc.
Staff Nurse
Sinai Hospital, PICU/NICU
Baltimore, Md.
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Primary nurse in 10 bed PICU
- Responsible for managing and providing care for medically unstable children
- Duties included continuous monitoring of vented patients, blood transfusions, IV medication administration, maintaining arterial and central lines, dialysis, CVP monitoring, blood draws, I&O monitoring, etc.
Staff Nurse II
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
Baltimore, Md.
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Primary nurse on 44 bed unit
- Responsible for managing and providing care for developmentally and physically handicapped children
- Duties include tracheotomy care, seizure control, rehab, medication administration
- Frequently assumed charge nurse duties and oriented new employees
- Continued to work per diem from 1993-1995.
Staff Nurse
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
Towson, Md
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Primary nurse on a 36-bed orthopedic and neurosurgery unit
- Responsible for managing and providing care to pre- and post- operative patients
- Duties included IV therapy, IV blood and heparin administration
- I also performed basic physical and resp
- Assessments along with assisting in CPR administration.
Nursing Assistant
St. Agnes Hospital, Emergency Room
Baltimore, Md
01.1987 - 01.1991
- Worked 20-36 hours per week in Pediatric Emergency Room assisting with spinal taps, catheterizations, blood drawing, and IV start and medication administration
- Performed basic physical and respiratory assessment, along with assisting with CPR administration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus
08.2023
AA Degree - undefined
Catonsville Community College
1991
Skills
- Administering Immunizations
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Patient Health Information Access
- Outpatient Procedures
- Electronic Charting
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Operational Procedures
Additional Information
- Professional License: , Maryland R113097
Timeline
Nurse Care Manager
Chase Brexton HealthCare
11.2015 - Current
Coordinator
Brooklyn Health Center
05.2014 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse/Senior Clinical Coordinator
Family Health Centers of Baltimore
11.2009 - 11.2015
Coordinator
Mead
10.2009 - 05.2014
Home Care Coordinator
Johns Hopkins Home Care Group
01.2007 - 01.2009
staff nurse
General Healthcare Resources, Formerly Nurses
01.2007 - 01.2009
Research Nurse
University of Maryland
01.2006 - 01.2007
Case Manager
Coventry Healthcare of Delaware
01.2004 - 01.2005
Field Staff Nurse
Johns Hopkins Home Care Group
01.2002 - 01.2004
Staff Nurse
Caresource Supplemental Staffing
01.2000 - 01.2009
Intake Coordinator/Field RN
Mt. Washington Pediatric Home Care
01.1995 - 01.2000
Staff Nurse- Per Diem
St. Agnes Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1997
Staff Nurse
Sinai Hospital, PICU/NICU
01.1993 - 01.1995
Staff Nurse II
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1995
Staff Nurse
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, GBMC
01.1991 - 01.1992
Nursing Assistant
St. Agnes Hospital, Emergency Room
01.1987 - 01.1991
High School Diploma -
Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland Global Campus
AA Degree - undefined
Catonsville Community College
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