Heather Hodder RNBN
St. John's
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Spent 1 year working as Care Facilitator at the Cancer Center and was involved in the coordination of transition to new chemotherapy unit that opened in June 2023. Proven 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 and respectful attitude.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered-nurse
Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center, NLHS
04.2005 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines via oral, IV, and IM/SQ injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel Registered Nurse
ProCare USA
10.2003 - 04.2005
- Monitored and cared for patients in a variety of clinical settings in three different hospitals. Worked primarily in med-surg units and also in charge of an overflow unit of 12 beds.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
Eastern Health
04.2002 - 09.2003
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care with a team comprised of nurses, physicians, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL05.2002
Skills
- Oncology Nursing: Chemotherapy administration for both medical oncology and hematology patients Patient and family teaching, knowledge of radiation therapy, gynecology oncology and surgical interventions in cancer care
- Collaborative experience with Physicians, pharmacy and community health contributing to provincial program collaboration with cancer clinics across the province
- Counseling of patients and families daily, advocating for them to help navigate the health care system
Timeline
Registered-nurse
Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center, NLHS
04.2005 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
ProCare USA
10.2003 - 04.2005
Registered Nurse
Eastern Health
04.2002 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Nursing -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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