Donnel Thomson

• Conduct direct assessments with patients and their families to determine needs
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and cost-effectively
• Assisted patients in securing durable medical equipment and supplies, as well as insurance, housing, and food
• The RN is team-oriented, stepping in to help receptionists, certified medical assistants, nursing staff, social work staff, and those involved in Purchase Referred Care

• Developed strong rapport with patients and families in a large rural area, fostering trust and open communication with the multidisciplinary team
• Performed a range of skilled nursing skills
• Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and healthy self-care techniques
• New RN training for the company.

• RN came to PeaceHealth in March 2022 as a Home Health travel nurse. After the contract ended, RN continued to work as a permanent employee to help establish hospice services in Ketchikan. RN left for a travel nursing contract once PeaceHealth Hospice was certified.
• Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
• Expedited wound healing using advanced wound care techniques such as negative pressure therapy
• Assessed the patient's changing medical needs, obtained provider orders dependent on patient and family decisions, and educated them on the end-of-life process
• Strong understanding of CMS rules regarding guidelines and documentation. Tech savvy!

• While working at Ancora, the company's STAR RATING increased from 1.5 to 3 stars!
• Change occurred due to the RN's clear understanding of expected patient care and documentation regulations
• Established the start of the care plan with the patient, family, provider, and interdisciplinary team
• Assisted the family and patient in obtaining much-needed equipment and supplies

Clinic RN/Yukon-Kuskokwim Health, 07/2021 - 09/2021

• Performed Nursing Skills on Performed: EKGs, peripheral blood draws, STD testing, vaccine administration, assisting with women's procedures, and education for pediatric to elder care.

Travel RN/Juneau Home Health and Hospice, 03/2021 - 06/2021

• Monitored vital signs and symptoms, adjusted care plans to the provider's new orders, and educated patients and families.
• Collaborated with providers to transition patients from home health to hospice services.
• Ensured quality assurance standards are met through regular chart audits and review processes.

• Anchorage was my first travel nursing location in Alaska. After completing my contract, I returned to Anchorage to assist the company through the winter, due to a staff shortage
• Raised the bar in providing quality nursing within the company
• Advocated for patients who were losing their providers during COVID, and with the catastrophic Anchorage 'Comfort One' policies

• I assessed and treated all COVID-19 patients while working with the company as a travel nurse, and educated families and patients on infection control
• Actively participated in multidisciplinary collaboration about complex cases with members of the healthcare team
• Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues

• Teton Valley is situated on the Wyoming-Idaho border, home to the Grand Teton Mountains. I worked as a home health and hospice nurse for the entire valley. Often, companies would pull their services when the 7,000-foot elevation became isolated due to snow, ice, and wind. The RN changed companies to ensure the continued availability of much-needed, home-based services
• Advanced Home Health, Idaho Falls, ID

10/2018 - 09/2020, Working in a large rural area

• Solace Hospice, Rigby, ID

10/2018 - 03/2020, Hospice RN, Assisted Living Facility RN

• OneSource Home Health and Hospice, Idaho Falls, ID

03/2018 - 10/2020, RN trained teams in rural areas

• Avalon Home Health and Hospice, Idaho Falls, ID

06/2015 - 03/2018, Home Health and Hospice RN, Psych Assisted Living Facility RN

• Nurses did everything in this small, rural hospital! Emergency room, inpatient, outpatient, transitional care, post-surgical, infusion, wound care, hospice, and limited pharmacy services (preparing IV medications), as well as performing CNA duties, registration, coding, billing, and housekeeping.
• Patients were stabilized and transported via ambulance or by air to a higher level of care
• Ambulance RN when a paramedic was not available for transport

• I worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Postpartum department during my time in nursing school for three years
• The CNA attended to babies, completed hearing tests and newborn screenings, and assisted providers with circumcisions
• As an RN, I assessed mothers and babies, educated parents on infant care, assisted with breastfeeding, and administered vaccines

• My nursing career has been built on a foundation of 15 years in customer service
• I learned to interact professionally with others, both over the phone and online
• Demonstrated high productivity, consistently followed through with customers, and successfully introduced and implemented cost-saving ideas