SHELLY HODGES, BSN, RN
DUNN NC, 28334
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EXPERIENCE
CARDINAL HOSPICE
RN CASE MANAGER
SMITHFIELD, NC
January 2024-Present
Hospice RN for home patients and patients in SNF and ALF. Completed initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provided professional nursing care by utilizing elements of the nursing process. Wrote and initiated a plan of care. Regularly re-evaluated patient and family needs. Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Counseling patients and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Attended and participated in IDT meetings and quality review. Cared for patients and family who were facing death and dying issues. Effective communication skills both verbally and written.
CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
RN/BSN NURSING INSTRUCTOR
APRIL2024-Present
Engage students as active participants in their learning journey, supporting their educational and career goals through dynamic, inclusive instruction. I design and assess activities that align with student learning outcomes, manage Blackboard course content, provide timely grading and feedback, and maintain open communication with students. Additionally, I offer academic advising, helping students plan their educational pathways, explore career opportunities, and connect with institutional resources. I stay current in my field, support college accreditation, participate in committees, and promote a culture of care, diversity, and inclusion. My role involves contributing to student success both inside and outside the classroom, fostering an environment where everyone is valued.
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
CHARGE NURSE II/CLINIC MANAGER
DUNN, NC
August 2022-January 2024
Charge Nurse/Clinic Manager in a 34 Station In-center hemodialysis unit. Manage day-to-day operation of the clinic. Make out patient and employee schedules. Assist with hiring and disciplinary procedures. Assist with new employee training and education. Responsible for all QA information and meetings. Responsible for maintaining the patient access platform. Schedule appointments for access issues and access placement.
CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MEDICAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
LILLINGTON, NC
July 2021-August 2022
Medical Programs Coordinator at Community College. Coordinator over all continuing education medical programs to include NA I, NAII, Nurse Aide Refresher, Massage Therapy, Cardiovascular Monitor Technician, Phlebotomy, Medical Math, Pharmacy Technician, Medication Technician, and Medication Aide. Ordered all supplies and maintained budget. Responsible for making class schedules. Handle disciplinary issues with staff and students. Hiring and training of new instructors. Taught 1 class per semester (NAI, NAII, Medication Aide). Responsible for obtaining information for state recertification survey and handling the observation and inspection per the state consultant.
CARROLTON OF DUNN
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
DUNN NC 28334
January 2021- June 2021
Director of Nursing in a 100-bed long term care/rehabilitation facility. Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and the direction of the entire nursing department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards to assure high quality resident care at all times. Excellent state survey, and health department inspections while DON.
EMERALD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
CERTIFIED WOUND NURSE
LILLINGTON, NC
January 2019-January 2021
Certified wound nurse in 100 bed long term care rehab facility. Responsible for skin assessments on all new residents as well as weekly assessments on all wounds. Patient/family/staff teaching. Worked closely with Wound MD, Medical Director, NP on treatments for resident wounds. Responsible for monthly QI meeting on wounds.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING LIBERTY COMMONS NURSING AND REHABILITATION
WILMINGTON, NC
June 2018-November 2018
Director of Nursing in a 110-bed long term care/rehabilitation facility. Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and the direction of the entire nursing department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards to assure high quality resident care at all times.
AMEDISYS HOSPICE AND HOME HEALTH
RN Case Manager
June 2017-June 2018
Hospice RN for home patients and patients in SNF and ALF. Completed initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provided professional nursing care by utilizing elements of the nursing process. Wrote and initiated a plan of care. Regularly re-evaluated patient and family needs. Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Counseling patients and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Attended and participated in IDT meetings and quality review. Cared for patients and family who were facing death and dying issues. Effective communication skills both verbally and written.
RN CHARGE NURSE DAVITA
MARCH 2016 – JUNE 2017
RN, Charge Nurse in a 12-station hemodialysis unit. Responsible for the initiation and discontinuation of hemodialysis, medication administration, staff supervision, patient teaching, scheduling, documentation, care planning, communication and rounds with MD daily.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING AUTUMN CARE OF MYRTLE GROVE
OCTOBER 2014-MARCH 2016
Director of Nursing in a 110-bed long term care/rehabilitation facility. Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and the direction of the entire nursing department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards to assure high quality resident care at all times.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING HARNETT WOODS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER,
DUNN, NC
July 2006-October 2014
Director of Nursing in a 100-bed long term care/rehabilitation facility. Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and the direction of the entire nursing department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards to assure high quality resident care at all times. Excellent state survey, and health department inspections while DON.
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR ADVANTAGE HOSPICE AND HOME CARE, DUNN, NC
July 2005-July 2006
Managed Hospice and Home Care office in Dunn, NC. Responsible for hiring all nursing staff. Responsible for the supervision of all staff members including nursing, social work, pastoral, and volunteers. Responsible for marketing to include monthly contacts with all hospitals, doctor’s offices, nursing homes, assisted living, and senior centers in Harnett County. Responsible for all staff scheduling. Responsible for coordinating all new admissions. Increased the patient census from 42 patients to 100 over a 3-month period.
LABOR AND DELIVERY STAFF NURSE WAKE MEDICAL CARY HOSPITAL, CARY NC
November 2004-July 2005
Care of the antepartum, labor, post-partum, operative, post-operative, and neonatal patient in a 15-bed labor and delivery unit in an acute care setting. Responsible for medication administration. Responsible for circulating and scrubbing in the operating room for patients requiring scheduled and emergency cesarean sections. Responsible for internal and external fetal monitoring and obtained certification in fetal monitoring. Assisted physicians as needed. Provided patient/family education. EKG certified.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR HARNETT WOODS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, DUNN, NC
MA
March 2000-November 2000
Staff Development Coordinator in 100 bed long term care/Rehabilitation facility. Responsible for the hiring of all nursing staff including nursing assistants, LPN’s, and RN’s. Responsible for facility orientation for all staff. Maintained records on all staff members to include credentials, in-service education minutes, vaccinations, etc. Designated infection control nurse and weight committee chairperson. Responsible for arranging podiatry, optometry, and dental services for all residents. Assisted podiatrist, dentist, and optometrist on rounds. Participated in on-call rotation.
RN CHARGE NURSE, DIALYSIS CARE, GOLDSBORO NC
March 1999-March 2000
RN, Charge Nurse in a 12-station hemodialysis unit. Responsible for the initiation and discontinuation of hemodialysis, medication administration, staff supervision, patient teaching, scheduling, documentation, care planning, communication and rounds with MD daily.
RN, STAFF NURSE RALEIGH DIALYSIS, RALEIGH NC
July 1998-March 1999
RN Staff nurse in a 30-station hemodialysis unit. Responsible for initiation and discontinuation of hemodialysis, medication administration, care planning, documentation, and patient/family teaching.
RN, STAFF NURSE GOOD HOPE HOSPITAL, ERWIN NC
February 1998-July 1998
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse. Responsible for care of medical, pre and post-operative patients on a medical surgical unit. Responsible for medication administration, documentation, care planning, patient/family education. Cross trained and floated to ER as staff RN when needed.
RN, STAFF NURSE BETSY JOHNSON HOSPITAL, DUNN, NC
July 1997-February 1998
Care of the antepartum, labor, post-partum, operative, post-operative, and neonatal patient in a 6-bed labor and delivery unit in an acute care setting. Responsible for medication administration. Responsible for circulating and scrubbing in the operating room for patients requiring scheduled and emergency cesarean sections. Responsible for internal and external fetal monitoring and obtained certification in fetal monitoring. Assisted physicians as needed. Provided patient/family education.
RN, PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, LILLINGTON, NC
April 2002-May 2006
Provided classroom, clinical, and laboratory instruction to CNA I students in the evening. Prepared lesson plans and scheduled classroom activities. Developed and prepared supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons. Developed and prepared tests to evaluate students. Provided individual tutoring to students outside of the classroom when needed. Provided classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery. Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance. Maintained other records and data bases according to program accreditation requirements.
RN, PART-TIME MORGANITE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION SYSTEMS
February 1999-May 2007
Worked part time as an occupational health RN assisting the occupational health administrator as needed to promote a safe and healthy workplace. OSHA required medical surveillance, draw and review blood lead levels, random drug and alcohol testing. Other duties as assigned per Administrator.
RN, PART-TIME SECU HOSPICE HOUSE, SMITHFIELD NC
June 2012-May 2014
Worked part time as an RN Staff Nurse at the SECU Hospice House. Provided education to patients/families explaining the hospice philosophy. Developed a plan of care. Responsible for assessing patients. Maintained comfort and quality of life for those w diagnosed with terminal diseases. Maintained a close relationship with patients who were scared, in pain, and coming to terms with their death.
EDUCATION
CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SANFORD, NC
August 1994-May 1997
Associate Degree Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
May 2022-December 2023
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
LEADERSHIP
Graduate of Leadership Harnett Class 2013
CERTIFICATES
Certified Wound Nurse 2020
Certified Medication Aide Instructor with NC BON
REFERENCES
Available upon request