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Rodney Henson

BSN, RN
York,AL
Rodney Henson

Summary

Well-qualified Registered Nurse with full Alabama Multi State credentials and extensive experience in Med Surg settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise.

Ambitious Registered Nurse specializing in medical-surgical and behavioral health care. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
6

Years working as a Clinical Medical Assistant

Work History

Atlas Med Staffing, New Orleans, LA

Registered Nurse - Travel
2023.08 - Current (1 year & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

LHS Management, York, Alabama

Professional Development Registered Nurse
2023.02 - 2023.08 (6 months)

Job overview

  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw Day-to-Day operations of all ancillary staff and intervened at the direction of the Director of Nurses.
  • Assisted, where necessary, the Assistant Director of Nurses in operational matters at the direction and discretion of the Director of Nurses.
  • Oversaw all compliance issues and Nurse, Administration, (where applicable), and ancillary staff competency evaluations relating to operational readiness of the facility. Developed and implemented educational programs for all staff relating to clinical readiness of facility.
  • Maintained all records of state and federal regulated compliance and made the documents readily available.
  • Conducted all state and federally required drills. Evaluated outcomes and presented reports to the Director of Nurses.
  • Developed and presented curriculum relating to clinical readiness and facility standards and procedures to the Director of Nurses.
  • Began developing a CNA curriculum and rubric to meet state and federal standards as the beginning process for developing a CNA course of study.
  • Actively recruited Nursing and ancillary staff for positions in the facility.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.


  • Organized and oversaw clinical groups from local nursing schools.
  • Planned, organized and oversaw all new orientation classes.
  • Oversaw and taught nursing competencies as related to long term care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Communicated daily with providers, Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Administrator on competency needs of Nursing staff.

East Mississippi State Hospital, Meridian, MS

Night Shift Nursing Supervisor
2022.11 - 2023.02 (3 months)

Job overview

  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of over 40 employees.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Singing River Hospital , Pascagoula , MS

Travel Registered Nurse
2022.08 - 2022.11 (3 months)

Job overview

  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies

JAckson Nurse Professionals (UAB), Birmingham, AL

Travel Registered Nurse
2022.06 - 2022.08 (2 months)

Job overview

  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored Laboratory results and Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

Jackson Nurse Professionals (Merit Health Wesley), Hattiesburg, MS

Travel Registered Nurse
2022.03 - 2022.05 (2 months)

Job overview

  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

RMC Anniston (trustaff Travel Agency), Anniston, AL

Agency Registered Nurse - Trustaff Travel Agency
2021.06 - 2022.02 (8 months)

Job overview

  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

Anderson Regional Medical Center, Meridian , MS

RN Staff Nurse
2020.06 - 2021.06 (1 year)

Job overview

  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Updated patient charts using Meditech with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as Seven patients each day in high-volume Acute Care setting.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
  • Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Provided high quality care to approximately Seven patients per day on Thirty Four-bed unit
  • Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Rush Medical Group, Meridian , MS

Clinic Medical Assistant
2015.01 - 2019.03 (4 years & 2 months)

Job overview

  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
  • Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
  • Collected all pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
  • Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
  • Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained accurate medical histories from patients, highlighting critical information.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Followed all appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.

Education

Chamberlain University Downers Grove, IL

Bachelor Of Science from Nursing
2022.01 - 2022.10 (9 months)

University Overview

Meridian Community College Meridian, MS

Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing
2018.08 - 2020.05 (1 year & 9 months)

University Overview

Meridian Community College Meridian, MS

Associate Degree from Liberal Arts And General Studies
1994.01 - 1997.05 (3 years & 4 months)

University Overview

Skills

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Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Successfully completed Student Nurse Externship and Internship, gaining access to highest levels of experience prior to graduating.
  • Awarded Spirit of Nursing Award from Meridian Community College May 8, 2020
  • Nominated for Daisy Award April, 2021

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
  • Alabama State Nurses Association
  • Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses
  • American Psychiatric Nurses Association
  • Association for Nursing Professional Development
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Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Travel
Atlas Med Staffing
2023.08 - Current (1 year & 1 month)
Professional Development Registered Nurse
LHS Management
2023.02 - 2023.08 (6 months)
Night Shift Nursing Supervisor
East Mississippi State Hospital
2022.11 - 2023.02 (3 months)
Travel Registered Nurse
Singing River Hospital
2022.08 - 2022.11 (3 months)
Travel Registered Nurse
JAckson Nurse Professionals (UAB)
2022.06 - 2022.08 (2 months)
Travel Registered Nurse
Jackson Nurse Professionals (Merit Health Wesley)
2022.03 - 2022.05 (2 months)
Chamberlain University
Bachelor Of Science from Nursing
2022.01 - 2022.10 (9 months)
Agency Registered Nurse - Trustaff Travel Agency
RMC Anniston (trustaff Travel Agency)
2021.06 - 2022.02 (8 months)
RN Staff Nurse
Anderson Regional Medical Center
2020.06 - 2021.06 (1 year)
Meridian Community College
Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing
2018.08 - 2020.05 (1 year & 9 months)
Clinic Medical Assistant
Rush Medical Group
2015.01 - 2019.03 (4 years & 2 months)
Meridian Community College
Associate Degree from Liberal Arts And General Studies
1994.01 - 1997.05 (3 years & 4 months)

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