TERESA W. TODD
Lake Waccamaw,NC
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse PRN Staff
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
Whiteville, NC
10.2023 - Current
- Administered critical medications and treatments in high-pressure environments.
- Monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely interventions based on clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and treatment options.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
HomeCare Liaison
Liberty Homecare & Hospice
Whiteville, NC
09.1999 - Current
- Facilitated communication between patients and care teams to ensure service delivery alignment.
- Developed and maintained relationships with healthcare providers to enhance Liberty service lines.
- Coordinated referral processes, ensuring timely access to homecare and Hospice services for patients.
- Provide marketing and education of Liberty Service Lines to referral sources..
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
Director of Pharmacy/DME Services
Comprehensive HomeCare & Health Services, Inc D/B/A Comprehensive Pharmacy
Wilmington, NC
11.1995 - 09.1999
- Provided full coordination of development and management of pharmacy program that progressed from contract to complete in-house services, including extensive development and implementation of policy and procedure manual, as well as development and management of performance improvement program.
- Coordinated infusion/durable medical equipment services for statewide home health agency.
- Provided case management services for infusion clients.
- Prepared proposals for managed care companies.
- Provided consultation for national development of infusion services for parent company.
- Provided supervision and assistance with marketing of services.
- Provided coordination and review of financial and billing departments.
- Served as a representative/liaison for all reviews/inspections by governmental or regulatory agencies.
- Provided staff development and training in technical, professional, and administrative duties.
- Administered and maintained HR records and policies to meet all regulatory agencies.
- Achieved Joint Commission Accreditation with commendation for pharmacy services.
- PO Box 2338, 221 N. Front St., Suite 203, Wilmington, NC 28402 (910) 251-0962
Infusion Therapy Coordinator
Comprehensive Home Health Care
Wilmington, NC
11.1994 - 11.1995
- Assisted in the coordination of infusion/DME referrals with contracted agencies for 13 clinical home health branches.
- Marketed services to Hospitals, Physicians, Rest Homes, Nursing Homes and Rehabilitation facilities.
- Assisted in development of policy and procedure manual for contracted infusion services.
- Provided quality review audits and management of clinical records.
- Provided education of IV team staff regarding infusion therapy and equipment.
- Reviewed patient satisfaction surveys for quality assurance and made modifications to care as needed.
- 221 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC 28401 (910) 343-0938
Clinical Staff Nurse / RN Preceptor
Clinical Staff Nurse / RN Preceptor
12.1992 - 11.1994
- Per visit staff nurse for Medicare certified home health patients. Maintained a patient load of 40-45 visits per week.
- Nursing management of high tech patients on IV therapy.
- Nurse preceptor providing training in patient care procedures and documentation.
Staff Nurse: Intensive Care Unit
Columbus County Hospital
Whiteville, NC
06.1987 - 12.1992
- Clinical monitoring of cardiac, trauma, post-op, pediatric and medical patients.
- Charge Nurse rotation.
- Assisted with critical transports.
- DUMC Mobile Cardiac Cath Lab unit admissions and post-op monitoring of cath patients.
- 500 Jefferson St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-8011
Staff Nurse
Whiteville Medical Associates
Whiteville, NC
10.1991 - 12.1991
- Part-time office nurse.
- Assisted with Stress tests, halter monitors, EKGs, and labs.
- 903 Jefferson St., Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-6121
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC01-1987
Skills
- Assertiveness
- Influencing skills
- Representative experience
- Critical evaluation capacity
- Team collaboration
- Goal setting
- Complex problems analysis
- Community outreach
- Sales strategies
- Business analysis
- Multitasking Abilities
- Process improvement
- Organizational skills
Certification
- CPR
- ACLS
- PALS
- PIC Line Access Course
Awards
YWCA Women of Achievement Award
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse PRN Staff
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
10.2023 - Current
HomeCare Liaison
Liberty Homecare & Hospice
09.1999 - Current
Director of Pharmacy/DME Services
Comprehensive HomeCare & Health Services, Inc D/B/A Comprehensive Pharmacy
11.1995 - 09.1999
Infusion Therapy Coordinator
Comprehensive Home Health Care
11.1994 - 11.1995
Clinical Staff Nurse / RN Preceptor
Clinical Staff Nurse / RN Preceptor
12.1992 - 11.1994
Staff Nurse
Whiteville Medical Associates
10.1991 - 12.1991
Staff Nurse: Intensive Care Unit
Columbus County Hospital
06.1987 - 12.1992
Associate Degree - Nursing
Southeastern Community College