Talitha Rodgers
Frankford,WV
Summary
Compassionate and driven Home Program Manager/Registered Nurse with excellent communication and Nursing abilities. Highly effective at supervising activities and individuals. Known for top-notch conflict resolution skills and extensive knowledge of End Stage Renal Disease and Dialysis.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Home Manager
DaVita
Lynchburg, VA
08.2020 - Current
- Kept accounts, teammate files and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements.
- Assisted staff with maintaining dialysis patients health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.
- Mentored and coached staff to improve performance and interactions with dialysis patients
- Managed day-to-day operation of home facilities to comply with regulations and agency standards.
- Communicated with delegating nurse to coordinate and complete medical services.
- Overseeing 13 Home Dialysis clinics
- Management of 13 teammates
- Patient assessments and health management
- Physician and Surgeon Communications
- Medication Administration and Management
- Assessment and Plan od Cares
- Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
- Facility Operation and Budget Management
- Patient Training and Education
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
Beckley, WV
12.2015 - 08.2020
- Trained nurses on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis to assist unwell patients admitted for acute treatment.
- Acted in advisory capacity to support and advise patients and nursing staff to perform safe dialysis.
- Used collaborative practice model focusing on outcomes to enhance quality of patient care through effective and efficient management and monitoring of patient care programs.
- Educated patient and support person on performing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and automated peritoneal dialysis in hospital and at home.
- Assisted in examination and evaluation of patient candidates to arrange appropriate peritoneal dialysis treatment and other services.
- Organized and ran clinics to review patient treatment, administer tests and maintain adequacy of dialysis, general well-being and routine procedures.
Dialysis Facility Administrator
DaVita
Lewisburg, WV
08.2009 - 12.2015
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean and functional environment.
- Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.
- Directed vendors, facilities staff and service providers as required to create efficient and non-disruptive work environment.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
- Assisted Facilities Manager in project implementation, materials procurement, contract preparation and scheduling.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Set and enforced departmental budgets, goals and deadlines.
- Held classes to teach staff facility procedures.
- Teammate Management
- Patient Assessment and Plan of Cares
- Interdisciplinary Team Meeting and Facility Health Meetings
- Medication management and administration
- Machine set up and tear down.
- Patient sticks and removal of needles
- Patient training and education
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV05.2003
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Safety Instruction
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Boundary Setting
- Dependable and Responsible
- Relationship Building
- Educational Activities
- Educational Software
- Self-confidence Development
- Promoting Good Behavior
- Skill Building
- First Aid
- Microsoft Word
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Computer Use
- Interpersonal Skill Development
- Schedule Regulating
Certification
- WV Registered Nurse License - Compact
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Regional Home Manager
DaVita
08.2020 - Current
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
12.2015 - 08.2020
Dialysis Facility Administrator
DaVita
08.2009 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shepherd University