Hi, I’m
Jennie Dodds
Glen Innes,NSW
Summary
A caring and hardworking Registered Nurse who's committed to delivering best practice care whilst advocating and achieving customer goals. A diverse background of skills in the hospital / aged care and community care settings and has a coaching and business background allowing the ability to adapt to any situation, think strategically and take action. A leader who is effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving compliance, meeting patient care goals and ensuring team satisfaction.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Whiddon GroupTamworth
Community Nurse
11.2021 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Planned resident services by developing care plans, determining priorities of care, establishing realistic and measurable goals, and utilizing available support and service resources.
- Provided clinical services by following care plans and clinical procedures, in areas such as but not limited to wound management, health assessments, pain management, palliative care, nutrition and hydration, skin care, continence management, behavior management, medication management, mobility dexterity, rehabilitation etc.
- Evaluated resident services by monitoring resident responses throughout interventions, and communicating observations to team resident’s families and report concerns to Care Coordinator, general practitioner etc. Acted as a professional, friendly point of contact for residents, families, visitors, employees and others.
- Acted as a resident advocate by reporting/escalating concerns regarding resident services or resident rights to senior staff; · Appropriate & timely identification & management of the deteriorating consumer.
- Documented to support continuity of care planning such as recording observations, documenting in progress notes, and completing other documentation such as accident incident reports. Providing appropriate & timely referrals to external stakeholders, for example, Diabetic Foot Specialists, OT's etc.
- Educate Staff and Fostered a supportive team environment by communicating effectively with team members, assisting team members to understand their roles, providing information on policies and procedures, and managing staff performance issues (as directed by Director Care Services and/or Deputy Director Care Services).
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries. Liaising with GP's, Specialists and Coordinating care for best customer outcomes.
RFBI Tamworth & Moobi
Registered Nurse- Aged Care
06.2015 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Provided direct customer care, assessing overall health and wellbeing and making adjustments when necessary.
- Followed organisational Policies and Procedures and Code of Conduct.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each customer and connected them to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures. Headed the ACFI 12.4a Providing Therapeutic Massage Program.
- Advised customers and caregivers of proper wound management processes and how to update progress forms timely and accurately. Reviewed wounds weekly and PRN.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and monitored patients' post-operative vitals, pain management and support aids. Eg after BCC Removal/Hip Fractures etc.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing their current condition.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment and storage rooms, to meet typical customer loads.
Boil The Billy CoachingTamworth, NSW
Life Coach
01.2010 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Empowered clients to achieve personal and professional goals through tailored coaching sessions. In person, over the phone, in workshop settings and through interactive speaking engagements and presentations.
- Provided ongoing support to clients as they navigated life transitions or challenges, fostering resilience and adaptability.
- Crafted inspiring content for blog posts, newsletters, and social media channels that resonated with potential clients seeking guidance on a range of topics related to personal growth.
- Continuously updated knowledge in the field of life coaching through professional development opportunities including conferences, trainings, and mentoring new coaches through The Life Coaching Academy.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions and progress towards goals, enabling accurate assessment of coaching effectiveness.
- Built partnerships with other professionals in the wellness industry to offer comprehensive support services for clients'' holistic growth journey.
Training Education & Management Services Pty Ltd
Trainer, Assessor, Marketer & Course Updater
01.2013 - 06.2015
Job overview
- TEAMS Training Provide Best Practice Training and Education through Quality Assured Systems and Procedures, delivered by highly experienced and well qualified professional trainers and educators.
- Built & maintained client relationships with both employers and students for business growth and sustainability.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with organisations, students and employers to provide feedback and to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals within the work environment and personally.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learnings and designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall understanding and implementation of learnings.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning. Updated TEAMS Training’s assessment documents to re-align with updated course requirements
Hunter New England Health- Tamworth Hospital
Registered Nurse- Orthopaedics
07.2007 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Provided direct patient care, stabilised patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Led successful team as In-charge RN for shifts. Also was involved with the Continuous Improvement Excellence Group to improve patient outcomes whilst in hospital.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Provided preceptorship and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and university prac students to achieve training outcomes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Training Education And Management Services Pty LtdGlen Innes, NSW
Diploma of Business, Diploma of Management from Business
06.2013
Training Education And Management Services Pty LtdGlen Innes, NSW
Certificate IV Training & Assessing from Training
06.2013
The Life Coaching AcademyGold Coast QLD
Certificate IV in Life Coaching from Life Coaching
01.2012
The University of Southern QueenslandToowoomba, QLD
Bachelor of Nursing from Registered Nursing
11.2005
Skills
- Qualified and experienced within Hospital, Aged Care, Community Care settings as well as has been a Trainer & Assessor and run her own business/es
- Great Communicator and ability to build rapport and work professionally in whichever setting
- Ability to work independently and with a team member
- Critical Thinker for best practice outcomes
- Ability to create, implement and manage Care Plans
- Business background- taking in all perspectives of Health
- Ability to Lead to achieve client outcomes
- Clinical Expertise and willingness to learn new skills as required
Timeline
Community Nurse
Whiddon Group
11.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse- Aged Care
RFBI Tamworth & Moobi
06.2015 - 11.2020
Trainer, Assessor, Marketer & Course Updater
Training Education & Management Services Pty Ltd
01.2013 - 06.2015
Life Coach
Boil The Billy Coaching
01.2010 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse- Orthopaedics
Hunter New England Health- Tamworth Hospital
07.2007 - 12.2012
Training Education And Management Services Pty Ltd
Diploma of Business, Diploma of Management from Business
Training Education And Management Services Pty Ltd
Certificate IV Training & Assessing from Training
The Life Coaching Academy
Certificate IV in Life Coaching from Life Coaching
The University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Nursing from Registered Nursing
Enjoys spending time with family and friends. Gardening and playing tennis.
I've always been active and enjoy people, gardening is the incing on the cake to reap the rewards of effort and look at beauty at the end of the working day.