Kathryn Hodges
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at CHOP, excelling in critical patient assessments and lifesaving interventions. Proven ability in medication and IV administration, fostering a culture of safety and collaboration. Recognized for enhancing patient care through effective communication and adherence to protocols, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CHOP CICU
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures as needed while maintaining strict adherence to established safety guidelines.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU environment by adhering to established protocols and procedures, reporting potential hazards, and participating in ongoing education opportunities.
Registered Nurse
CHOP Emergency Department
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Responsible for nursing care within a Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Performed rapid assessments, initiated lifesaving interventions, and oversaw the application of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and trauma protocols.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Certified and trained in Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Nursing; collaborates with social work, providers and child life to provide comfort care to patients of sexual assault and to appropriately collect evidence within circumstance from patients.
- Trained in inserting ultrasound guided IV’s as well as skilled in placing peripheral IV’s and performing sterile port access.
- Participates in CHOP’s ethics and bereavement committees. Participates in monthly meetings to discuss hospital wide policy and policy management for improved patient care.
Lead Certified Infusion Pharmacy Technician
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced patient care by accurately preparing and dispensing medications for infusion therapy.
- Maintained a sterile compounding environment, ensuring patient safety and reducing contamination risks.
- Demonstrated versatility within the pharmacy team by cross-training in various roles as needed during peak times or staffing shortages.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between different phases of treatment plans by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams such as nursing staff or home health agencies.
- Responsible for programming, trouble shooting and maintaining CADD-Solis Infusion and Sapphire Infusion Pumps.
- Collaborated with VP of Jefferson Inpatient Pharmacy and other members within Thomas Jefferson University Hospital network to improve and maintain better patient safety protocols for pumps and pump delivery services.
- Triaged patients accordingly with pharmacists and would call and communicate with patients daily to ensure proper functioning and training on infusion pumps.
- Earned Fluke Biomedical certification to perform technical maintenance on the CADD-Solis Infusion pumps.
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations and hospital policies by properly disposing of expired or damaged medications.
- Enhanced patient safety by carefully processing and verifying medication orders before dispensing.
- Specialized in using Pyxis machine, filling correct prescriptions, using tubing system for medication delivery.
- Specialized in OR Pyxis machine dispensing and delivery, worked and collaborated with OR health care team to ensure all OR machines were filled promptly and correctly.
- IV room trained and assisted in compounding, filling and dispensing oral syringes and IV bags to all 680+ beds in the hospital.
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Advanced professional expertise by participating in continuing education opportunities, staying current on industry trends, and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Specialized in using Omnicell Accudose machines, filling correct prescriptions, working the Omnicell robot and delivering medications to Psychiatric inpatient floors and the Emergency Room Department.
- Responsible for delivering medications to all 700+ patient rooms throughout the day, replacing Code Carts expired medications and contacting medical providers about medication discrepancies.
- Received Employee of the month award October 2021.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Public Health
Muhlenberg College
Allentown05-2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Accomplishments
Psychopharmacology and Narcan Distribution Study, Muhlenberg College January 2020 to May 2022
Narcan Availability in the Lehigh Valley
· Collaborated with Dr. Jeffrey Rudski, single-blind experiment where experimenters called all listed pharmacies in Lehigh Valley area to determine whether or not they dispense Narcan to determine greater accessibility in the Lehigh Valley
· Research Published in CogSci 2022
Psycholinguistic Study, Muhlenberg College January 2018 to May 2020
Formation and Study on how People say and Process Swear Words
· Collaborated with Dr. Alexandra Marsh, single-blind experiment where I set up a memory game for people to see how they form certain swear words with same phonological onset
· Research Published in CogSci 2019 and presented at CogSci 2019 in Montreal, Canada
Certification
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers May 2022 to Present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers March 2022 to Present
Trauma Nursing Certification (ACLS) March 2023 to Present
Pharmacy Technician Certification, #30176686 August 2021 to August 2025
Certified Lead Trainer for End Overdose Together January 2020 to August 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CHOP CICU
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
CHOP Emergency Department
07.2023 - 03.2025
Lead Certified Infusion Pharmacy Technician
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2022
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
12.2020 - 12.2021
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
11.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Public Health
Muhlenberg College
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