Virginia M. Hodge – Advanced Practice Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Virginia M. Hodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-hodge-94a24a79/ Clinical Education & Trainer Wimauma, FL 33598 407-***-**** add17g@r.postjobfree.com Curriculum Vitae

Professional Summary

Nurse educator and practitioner with over a decade of professional experience. Specializes in conducting training and education programs for hospitalists, clinic staff, and administrative staff. Highly skilled in program development, curriculum design, lesson planning, and evaluation. Track-record of positively impacting clinical execution and compliance in hospital settings. Possesses strong knowledge of program design and adult learning theory; adept at delivering teaching 1-on-1, in groups, or via videoconferencing. Able to effectively design, manage, and implement learning & development to support high quality and highly competent healthcare operations. Objective

To leverage my experience as a trainer to improve the quality of care and operations for a healthcare institution. Education

Florida Southern College – Lakeland, FL 2017

Master of Science Degree in Nursing

Jacksonville University – Jacksonville, FL 2013

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Valencia College – Orlando, FL 2009

Associates of Science in Nursing

Certifications & Licenses

Progressive Care Certified Nurse

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals

Registered Nursing License, State of Florida - RN9304598 Expires 04/2019 Professional Development Training

Advanced Practice 1, Lakeland Regional Hospital, Lakeland, FL 1/2017 to 4/2017

• Developed an education reference card for newly hired staff members on Alzheimer’s unit describing the different types of dementia along with behaviors and interventions. Advanced Practice 2, James Haley Veterans Administration, Tampa, FL 5/2017 to 8/2017

• Deployed staff satisfaction survey for early monitoring device along with development of policies and procedures for the device to support implementation.

Advanced Practice 3, Lakeland Regional Hospital, Lakeland, FL 8/2017 to 11/2017

• Executed data collection of central line monitoring along with revision of documentation for Cerners’ systems; assisted with yearly competencies for basic chemotherapy training. Preceptor/Educator Activity

• Nurse preceptor for graduate nursing students (St. Joseph’s hospital)

• New hire mentor for incoming nurses (St. Joseph’s hospital) Awards and Honors

Daisy Nurse Award (2015)

Certification of Appreciation, BSN Preceptorship University of Tampa (2017). Sigma Tau International Honor Society Upsilon Branch. Virginia M. Hodge Hodge – Advanced Practice Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist 2

Memberships

American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Tampa Bay Advanced Practice Nurse Council, Sigma Theta Tau (Present). Skills/Competencies

Teaching, Instruction, Curriculum Planning & Design, Lesson Planning, Adult Learning Theory, Student Orientation, Onboarding, Adult Care/Gerontology, Direct Care, Care Planning, Medical Record Review, Change Theory/Management, Quality Improvement, Documentation, Systems Leadership, Preceptorship, Pharmacokinetics, Environmental Assessment. Career History

Adventist Health, Clinical Documentation Specialist – Tampa, FL August 2018 – June 2020 Reviewed concurrent medical records for compliance including completeness and accuracy for severity of illness (SOI), risk of mortality (ROM) and quality using the Compliant Documentation Management Program (CDMP). Accomplishments:

§ Executed accurate and timely record reviews to ensure the integrity of documentation compliance.

§ Initiated CDI severity worksheets and clinically credible clarifications for inpatients.

§ Educated members of the patient-care team regarding documentation regulations and guidelines. St. Joseph’s Hospital, Registered Nurse – Tampa, FL, July 2013 – August 2018 Provided skilled nursing care in 1030-bed hospital. Coordinated plans for patient care with physicians, nutritionists, social workers, psychologists, physical therapists, and other professional healthcare workers; Prepared and maintained a variety of nursing care records. Counseled patients/families in the prevention of illness and attainment of maximum health. Accomplishments:

§ Provide direct care to acute and critical care patients on a Pulmonary medical unit.

§ Oversaw assessment, medication, intravenous therapy, wound care, and patient education for discharge.

§ Served as Resource Nurse for assistance and guidance of staff members on unit; trained incoming RN’s. IHS Hospital, Travel Nurse – Chinle, AZ July 2013 – September 2013 Assisted chronically-ill and homebound patients for The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. Provided patient care in alignment with physician direction. Administered medication and prepared nutritionally-specific meals.

Accomplishments:

§ Provided nursing care to Navajo clients on medical/surgical units; maintained reports of patients’ medical histories and monitored changes in their condition.

§ Assisted patients with intravenous therapy and wound care. Comanche County Hospital, Travel Nurse (TRS Staffing) – Lawton, OK February 2013 – June 2013 Provided professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. Administered prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. Observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.

Accomplishments:

§ Delivered nursing care to patients in field as assigned by leadership team.

§ Executed assessment and discharge of patient, medication and intravenous therapy, wound care and documentation of all duties and care planning.

Virginia M. Hodge Hodge – Advanced Practice Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist 3

Heart of Florida Hospital, Travel Nurse (ProMed Staffing) – Haines City, FL January 2013 – December 2013 Brought on to give on-site medical care to patients for assigned healthcare facility. Provided medical care and emotional support. Recorded patient’s progress and administered medicine. Partnered with doctors to optimize patient care. Accomplishments:

§ Administered nursing care to patients on a Progressive Care Unit.

§ Effectively monitored, recorded, and reported changes in patient’s conditions. Bartow Regional Hospital, Registered Nurse – Bartow, FL April 2010 – January 2013 Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of health issues and problems experienced by patients. Established nursing care plans and reviewed clinical summaries; ensured that all medical follow-ups are provided. Accomplishments:

§ Provided nursing care to acute care patients on a medical surgical unit.

§ Facilitated preoperative and postoperative preparation for surgeries/wound care.

§ Maintained high standard of nursing and practices. Education

Florida Southern College – Lakeland, FL 2017

Master of Science Degree in Nursing

Jacksonville University – Jacksonville, FL 2013

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Valencia College – Orlando, FL 2009

Associates of Science in Nursing

References

Reference #1

Name: Maryjane Seymour

Relationship: Nurse Preceptor (RN and Clinical Nurse Specialist) Time Known: 1 year

Telephone: 863-***-****

Email: add17g@r.postjobfree.com

Reference #2

Name: Diann Knight

Relationship: Professional Associate and RN

Time Known: 5 Years

Telephone: 813-***-****

Email: add17g@r.postjobfree.com

Reference #3

Name: Kristen Diaz

Relationship: Co-worker and RN

Time Known: 5 Years

Telephone: 813-***-****

Email: add17g@r.postjobfree.com

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