Bethany Thompson
East Amherst
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient evaluation, education and follow-up care. Recent training in laser hair removal, laser safety, and laser tattoo removal. Possesses strong clinical and people skills. Recognized for fostering strong patient-physician communication and enhancing care process, ensuring optimal outcomes in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN/Office Manager
Renew Therapeutics
02.2022 - Current
- Prepares, assists, and documents patient cryoneurolysis treatments.
- Ongoing coordination of care and education of patients.
- Follow-up calls and patient advocacy.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Substitute Teacher/Volunteer Art Teacher
Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy
10.2017 - 09.2022
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Substitute Teacher Grades 1-4, 5-8
Castlewood Christian School
08.2010 - 12.2012
- On demand management of a multi-grade classroom.
- Teaching, grading, and supervising elementary aged children. Also teaching handbells for performance.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Domestic Engineer/Homeschool Educator
Self-employeed
08.2003 - 06.2010
- Full time care and coordination of time and resources to two then three children.
- Managing Household needs.
- Coordinating field trips.
- Quarterly Reports, Individualized Home Instruction Plan, and year end summary of each home schooled child.
Staff Nurse
Saint Bernardine Medical Center
08.1999 - 12.2000
- Coordinated care of low-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery in a community setting.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging and educating patients and their famililes, and attending to mother and baby after birth.
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda Medical Center
07.1995 - 08.1999
- Managed care for trauma, neurology/neurosurgery, and post-operative patients from admission through discharge.
- Monitor and detect patient health problems and respond by taking appropriate actions to prevent potential complications.
- Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Closely monitor acute conditions including but not limited to: neurologic checks, vascular checks, and necrotizing fasciitis wound care.
- Self directed with astute judgement skills.
- High level of personal accountability.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Clinton Hospital
06.1992 - 06.1995
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient from admission through discharge.
- Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension and treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Education
Refresher Course: Nursing - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, Texas, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Atlantic Union College
South Lancaster, MA05-1992
Skills
- Patient evaluation, education, and intervention
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management
- Operating room circulator aptness
- Breastfeeding educator
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert
- Preceptor
- Manage patient care including triage (L&D)
- Treatment Planning
- Postpartum care
- Wound care
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse California, number 514322
- Licensed Registered Nurse New York, number 907258-01
- State of New York Department of Labor Laser Operator Certificate of Competence Class B, Certificate number 2525
Timeline
RN/Office Manager
Renew Therapeutics
02.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher/Volunteer Art Teacher
Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy
10.2017 - 09.2022
Substitute Teacher Grades 1-4, 5-8
Castlewood Christian School
08.2010 - 12.2012
Domestic Engineer/Homeschool Educator
Self-employeed
08.2003 - 06.2010
Staff Nurse
Saint Bernardine Medical Center
08.1999 - 12.2000
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda Medical Center
07.1995 - 08.1999
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Clinton Hospital
06.1992 - 06.1995
Refresher Course: Nursing - Nursing
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Atlantic Union College