Mary Dodge
Whitman,MA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience, skilled in leading nursing teams and ensuring high standards of patient care. Proven success in implementing care plans and improving operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Strong skills in patient assessment and emergency response.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Boston Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
- Preceptor
- New graduate nurse preceptor.
- Menino 5W med/surg unit falls under the ICU umbrella in order to provide additional education and support to nurses who were previously hired for another floor and require additional assistance to be fully prepared to return to their home unit (typically ICU).
- Facilitate and participate in multidisciplinary rounds daily to discuss the complex care needs of patients.
- Coordinate patient admissions and discharges, optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Conduct regular assessments to monitor patient health status and response to treatment.
- Implement evidence-based practices, enhancing care quality and safety standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for medical and psychosocially complex patients.
Clinical Nurse Educator
NVNA and Hospice
08.2023 - Current
- Update and Create Agency Policy
- Create and lead multiple champion teams including Advanced illness management/palliative care program, IV Team, Wound Team, Safety Committee
- Improvements to Onboard and Orientation Program
- Negotiated contract with innovative AI company to improve overall documentation efficiency while improving staff engagement in implementation process with pilot group of Clinicians
- Worked with multiple department members to create custom training programs based on their needs
- Created trainings/education and purchased all equipment for State-of-the-Art Nursing Sim-Lab
- Established Clinical Competency and Skills Check Process
- Created New-Grad Training Program and Successfully Established Competency
- Conducted Frequent Trainings and New Hire Orientation Programs
- Chart Review for Improving Documentation Process while meeting MediCare standards to ensure conditions of payment are met
- Conducted audits of agency data and made recommendations based on compliance needs
Clinical Manager (Interim)
NVNA and Hospice
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Manage interdisciplinary team of Clinicians on Weekends
- Scheduling
- Patient Conflict Resolution
- Employee Conflict Resolution
- Phone Triage
RN Case Manager
NVNA and Hospice
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Preceptor to new hires
- Preceptor for RN New Grad Residency Program
- Completed Oasis-E training
- Advancement Illness Management Champion
Registered Nurse
South Shore Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Provided patient-focused care in oncology and acute care units
- Specialized in caring for cancer patients with emphasis on patient and family education
- Managed discharge planning and resources for outpatient continued care treatment plans
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and clinical procedures.
Substitute School Nurse
Whitman Hanson Regional School District
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Floated between 7 schools in the district
- Administered medications and treatments for illnesses and injuries as ordered
- Provided care to students aged 5-18 years old and staff
Oncology Staff Nurse
St. Anne's Hospital
04.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed care for multiple cancers and their treatments
- Provided care for patients with various diseases and comorbidities including diabetes, COPD, mental health disorders, and addiction
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, side effects, and self-care strategies for enhanced understanding.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that address patient needs holistically.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve symptom management and enhance quality of life for patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Shore Hospital
12.2006 - 05.2013
- Assisted with patient care including vital signs, EKGs, blood sugars, and urine samples
- Recognized and reported abnormal results to appropriate healthcare providers
- Documented in the EMR
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Supported nursing staff with documentation of patient care in electronic health records systems.
- Trained new staff on patient care procedures and hospital policies effectively.
Education
BSN-DNP - FNP focus
UMass Boston
Boston, MA01.2028
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UMass Boston
Boston, MA12.2015
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Palliative & Hospice Care
- Rapid Response Support
- Blood Product and Albumin Administration
- Central Line Care
- EPIC and MEDITECH Records Training
- Discharge Planning
- Charge Nurse Experience
- Student Nurse Mentor/Preceptor
- Oasis-E
- LEAN
- Training program creation
- Documentation improvement
- Conflict resolution/De-escalation techniques
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Patient advocacy
- Care coordination
- Change management strategies
- Advanced illness management
- Simulation lab training
- Healthcare technology integration
- Medication administration
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
Certification
- GRN (NICHE)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Credentials
BSN RN
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Boston Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
NVNA and Hospice
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Manager (Interim)
NVNA and Hospice
02.2023 - 09.2023
RN Case Manager
NVNA and Hospice
10.2020 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
South Shore Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2020
Oncology Staff Nurse
St. Anne's Hospital
04.2016 - 10.2017
Substitute School Nurse
Whitman Hanson Regional School District
03.2016 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
South Shore Hospital
12.2006 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UMass Boston
BSN-DNP - FNP focus
UMass Boston