Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Christine Thomas

Cedar Hill,MO

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Work History

Registered Nurse

Mercy
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Director of Nursing

The Living Center
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.

Registered Nurse

Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Education

Nursing

Lutheran School of Nursing
St. Louis, MO.
01-2010

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Care coordination
  • Geriatric care
  • Case evaluation
  • Home care management
  • Mental health support
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Case management
  • Patient assessment

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Mercy

Director of Nursing

The Living Center

Registered Nurse

Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care

Nursing

Lutheran School of Nursing
Christine Thomas