CURTIS THOMPSON
Registered Nurse
Houston
Summary
U.S. Military Veteran with 20+ years of direct patient care and management experience seeking a position in which knowledge, skills, and abilities can be utilized to increase efficiency and productivity while providing an opportunity for growth and advancement. Progressive career history in fast-paced environment. Excels in remaining calm under pressure and skillfully handling difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with diverse patient populations through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
MD Anderson Cancer Center
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Providing critical care treatment measures for patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring, and life-saving treatments
- CLABSI Champion Team Member
PARAMEDIC
American Medical Response
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Providing emergency care and transport for clients requiring various advanced interventions such as cardiac monitoring, medication administration and airway ventilation and management
MEDICAL OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
CSL Plasma
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Oversaw clinic operations, including donor health assessments, financial management, recruitment and human resources.
- Led and motivated 7-15 employees per shift through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities.
- Collaborated with Quality Team to develop outcomes statistics.
- Ordered all supplies needed for centers daily operational duties and kept tabs on inventory levels.
- Worked closely with center medical director to maintain day-to-day operations.
PARAMEDIC
Vascular Anesthesia Associates
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Providing assistance to surgical team by administering sedation medications and conducting sedation pre-op
- (Collecting medical histories, informing surgical team of any significant findings that would contraindicate sedation) and supervising administration of intravenous access by center staff
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC
BELLAIRE FIRE DEPARTMENT
12.2014 - 09.2019
- Team member for patient care in cases of medical emergencies.
- Advanced life care medical emergencies
OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
U.S. NAVY
11.2000 - 06.2011
- Honorable Discharge
- BLS team leader for shipboard emergency medical and damage control evolutions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
San Jacinto College District
Houston, TX03-2023
Associate of Science - Licensed Paramedic
San Jacinto College District
Houston, TX12-2013
CERTIFICATE OF TECHNOLOGY - Fire Science
San Jacinto College District
Houston, TX10-2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Eastern Senior High School
Washington, DC06-2000
Skills
Arterial line management
Chest tube management
Blood transfusion administration
Advanced airway management
Medication and IV administration
Code blue response
EMR / EHR
Specimen collection
Teamwork and collaboration
Microsoft office
Additional Information
- Obtained and maintained Secret and TS/SCI clearance.
- AACN CCRN (Adult) certification
- Current TXDSHS EMT-P, ACLS, PALS, ITLS/BLS, CPR provider certifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access)
- San Jacinto College-North Student Nurses Association President
- Veterans Student Success Scholarship Recipient 2022
- Critical Care Paramedic course completion
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
MD Anderson Cancer Center
06.2023 - 12.2024
PARAMEDIC
American Medical Response
10.2021 - 09.2024
MEDICAL OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
CSL Plasma
07.2020 - 08.2021
PARAMEDIC
Vascular Anesthesia Associates
03.2019 - 03.2020
FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC
BELLAIRE FIRE DEPARTMENT
12.2014 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
The University of Texas At Arlington
05.2001 -
OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
U.S. NAVY
11.2000 - 06.2011
Associate of Science - Licensed Paramedic
San Jacinto College District
CERTIFICATE OF TECHNOLOGY - Fire Science
San Jacinto College District
High School Diploma - undefined
Eastern Senior High School
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
San Jacinto College District