Jodie Pollard

I provide nursing care to clients in their own homes.

This includes but is not limited to, wound care, medication assistance, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, catheter care, health promotion, social support and domestic assistance.

• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.

Provided high quality, safe and effective nursing care to align with individual resident preferences and best practice.

Undertook clinical, social and self-care assessments.

Ensured all care documentation was completed implementing appropriate strategies.

Anticipated residents' changing health needs and initiated further assessments or referrals.

Supported residents and their families by addressing queries, comments, suggestions or concerns.

Supported, coached, monitored and mentored care workers.

Provided support to the Clinical Nurse Manager and clinical expertise to the care team.

• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

I provide nursing care to clients in their own homes.

This includes but is not limited to, wound care, medication assistance, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, catheter care, health promotion, social support and domestic assistance.