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DeAnna Coody

Diberville

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Home Healthcare and Long-term care settings, excelling in patient assessments and care plan development. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective education. Skilled in medication administration and staff mentorship, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Field Clinician

Vital Caring Home Healthcare
04.2025 - Current
  • Administered comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and preventive health measures.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for patient care and emergency response protocols.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced service delivery and increased patient satisfaction scores.
  • Utilized electronic health records to maintain accurate documentation and streamline communication among healthcare providers.
  • Developed training materials for new hires, focusing on organizational policies and procedures in home health care settings.

Registered Nurse Pediatric Private Duty

Knit Together Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
  • Evaluated patient conditions and developed personalized care plans to enhance recovery outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for diverse patient populations.
  • Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

Deaconess Home Health
05.2022 - 05.2024
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Assessed patient conditions, documenting changes and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal care.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and preventive care.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with safety standards during home visits.
  • Coordinated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
  • Assisted in training new nursing staff on operational procedures and best practices in patient care delivery.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and streamlined communication among care team members.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse- Contract

Gulfport Behavioral and New Season Treatment Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Administered patient medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify individual needs and concerns.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management and health promotion strategies.
  • Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering best practices in patient care delivery.
  • Coordinated referrals to specialized services for enhanced patient support and care continuity.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Assistant Director of Nursing/ TCU Manager

Sunplex Subacute Center
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety protocols.
  • Trained and mentored new nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
  • Managed scheduling and staffing needs, ensuring adequate coverage for optimal patient care delivery.
  • Developed educational programs for staff on best practices in nursing care and infection control measures.

Registered Nurse

Deaconess Home Health
07.2019 - 05.2021

Home healthcare field clinician and patient care manager

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS
07-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
07-2018

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing- LPN

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
07-2014

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Wound care
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Staff supervision
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Long-term care
  • Trach, Ventilator, PEG, Wound, Ostomy, Catheter (indwelling and suprapubic), Central line, and Pleurex proficiency

Timeline

Registered Nurse Field Clinician

Vital Caring Home Healthcare
04.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse Pediatric Private Duty

Knit Together Healthcare
06.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Deaconess Home Health
05.2022 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse- Contract

Gulfport Behavioral and New Season Treatment Center
10.2021 - 05.2022

Assistant Director of Nursing/ TCU Manager

Sunplex Subacute Center
05.2021 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse

Deaconess Home Health
07.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mississippi University For Women

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hinds Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing- LPN

Hinds Community College
DeAnna Coody