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Debra Thomson

Bellingham,WA

Summary

Organized and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept at providing precise assessments and maintaining composure under pressure. Recognized for enhancing healthcare practices through effective teamwork and patient-centered approaches.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PCU RN

Covington Medical Center
Covington, WA
11.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and conducted patient assessments to optimize care.
  • Worked closely with healthcare teams to enhance patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Created care plans that aligned with best practices to enhance patient outcomes.

COVID-19 Outbreak Investigator

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services
Olympia, WA
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Coordinated outbreak response with public health professionals, ensuring timely communication, accurate data entry, and effective referrals for testing and healthcare services.
  • Conducted thorough investigations utilizing COVID positive test results to identify and prevent COVID outbreaks by advising businesses in Thurston County.
  • Monitored and directed congregate living facility (SNFF, Jail, Homeless shelters) leaders on protocol to contain outbreaks.
  • Monitored new variants tests to identify virulence of the COVID strain and risk of spread and death to those infected.

CNA

EmpRes, Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center (SNFF)
Tacoma, WA
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to supervising nurse to ensure timely patient care
  • Maintained accurate records of patient information while supporting HIPAA guidelines
  • Supported assigned nurse in delivering patient care by assisting with daily activities and monitoring patient needs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Draper, UT
08-2024

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Public Health

Brigham Young University
Rexburg, ID
06-2016

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Clinical proficiency
  • Direct nursing care
  • Administering medications
  • IV therapy management
  • IV medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Oxygen saturation management
  • Health screening
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Epic use
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Conflict resolution
  • Patient education
  • Problem solving
  • Patient education
  • emergency response

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse
  • Multi-State Nursing License
  • ALS
  • BLS

Timeline

PCU RN

Covington Medical Center
11.2024 - Current

COVID-19 Outbreak Investigator

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services
09.2020 - 05.2022

CNA

EmpRes, Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center (SNFF)
10.2019 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Public Health

Brigham Young University
Debra Thomson