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Tracy Hodge, RN, BSN
Mulhall,Oklahoma
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, in the surgical setting. Proven leader, successful in working as a part of a larger team to deliver high-quality care and achieve optimal patient outcomes. Able to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Stillwater Medical Center
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
06.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for care of the surgical patient for this fast-paced facility, specializing in orthopedic, general, and gynecological procedures.
- Assisted with complex traumatic fractures and total joint replacements for patients of all ages.
- Proficient in use of the Davinci XI for general and gynecological procedures.
- 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.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Assisted in the training of nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering an environment conducive to learning and skill development.
Norman Regional Hospital
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
03.2023 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures while placing patient safety at highest regards
- Streamlined the perioperative process for patients by establishing clear lines of communication between interdisciplinary teams.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Serving as a resource and preceptor to new members of the operative team.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others while in the leadership role of charge nurse for the department.
OU Health, Inc. (OU Medicine, OU Medical Center)
RN, Manager Perioperative Services
10.2016 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Provided educational and clinical instructions to orient new nurses, surgical technicians, and students to achieve training outcomes.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients in surgery, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, surgical technicians, and ancillary staff.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Motivated leader through continual direct patient care
OU Medicine
Registered Nurse, CVOR
01.2015 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Specialized in surgical care of patients with acute cardiac illnesses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Served patients requiring open heart surgery, circulatory arrest, thoracotomy, carotid, femoral and popliteal grafting.
- Open versus endograft repair of aortic aneurysms, often dissecting requiring emergency response.
- Only Level 1 Trauma Center in Oklahoma
- Served as circulator for multi-injury trauma patients in need of an array of specialty procedures.
- Also worked here from July 2011 to May 2013 as a CVOR nurse circulator
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
Registered Nurse, CVOR
05.2013 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Utilized clinical judgement to provide quality care to patients requiring cardiac, vascular, and neuro spine surgical interventions.
Central Oklahoma Ambulatory Surgical Center
RN Manager, Preop & Post Operative Recovery
03.2009 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Provided preop and post operative care to patients in a small, privately owned plastics surgery center
- Ordered medications including narcotics, managed airways, assessed pain, administered medication, staffed the department, and provided a safe environment of care for patients and staff.
- Engaged in policy development and implementation
- Started as PRN, overlapping with other employment. Often worked 16 hour shifts once full-time, going above and beyond what was expected in order to cover the department.
Norman Regional Hospital
Registered Nurse, Surgery
12.2009 - 11.2010
Physicians Surgery Center (now OCOM)
Registered Nurse Outpatient Surgery
05.2007 - 12.2009
Oklahoma Spine Hospital
Registered Nurse, Surgery
04.2006 - 05.2007
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
Registered Nurse, CVOR
09.2002 - 04.2006
OU Medical Center
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
09.2000 - 09.2002
Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityWeatherford, OK
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2023
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing Science
05.2000
Skills
- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Project Implementation
- Strong clinical judgement
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Detail oriented
- Professional Leadership
- Extensive surgical experience and expertise
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- Team building
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Stillwater Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Norman Regional Hospital
03.2023 - 06.2024
RN, Manager Perioperative Services
OU Health, Inc. (OU Medicine, OU Medical Center)
10.2016 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, CVOR
OU Medicine
01.2015 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse, CVOR
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
05.2013 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Norman Regional Hospital
12.2009 - 11.2010
RN Manager, Preop & Post Operative Recovery
Central Oklahoma Ambulatory Surgical Center
03.2009 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse Outpatient Surgery
Physicians Surgery Center (now OCOM)
05.2007 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Oklahoma Spine Hospital
04.2006 - 05.2007
Registered Nurse, CVOR
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
09.2002 - 04.2006
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
OU Medical Center
09.2000 - 09.2002
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing Science
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