Type Of Business:
Hospital
Expertise:
Congestive heart failure
Major Product/SVS:
Health care, including acute care
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Reading; Writing poems
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama at Birmingham (1988); Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama at Birmingham (1983); Registered Nurse
Affiliations Awards:
Case Management Society of America; Quality Improvement Council, St. Vincent's Hospital
Place of Birth:
Colorado Springs
State/Country of Origin:
CO/USA
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
She thinks the fact that she have spent her entire nursing career with the same organization is fairly unique.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Hopefully, yet to come.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Odom would like to be remembered as a loving, compassionate person who exemplified the love of Christ.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Prejudice
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Mary, the mother of Jesus. She would love to know how it felt to be chosen to deliver the Savior of the world.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is progressing within the health care field as it changes and improves.
Charity:
Volunteer, Trinity Baptist Church; Volunteer, Jimmie Hale Mission
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and the support she receives from her mentors.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she felt that she is called to this profession.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Odom is working staff nurse in the same organization for more than 30 years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Educating patients on congestive heart failure, congestive core measures; Networking with physicians; Following up patients through phone after their discharge; Participating in joint commission preparation; Abstracting data for CHF and CABG; Improving processes in the area of responsibility; Overseeing hospital education, case management, and outcomes management
Awards/Honors:
Five-Star Service Award, Associate of the Month, St. Vincent's Hospital
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Odom hopes to continue working and learn along with health care changes and advances.