Eric Thoms
6330 Summer Lakes Ct, Pensacola,FL
Summary
Compassionate family nurse practitioner with 19 years experience in primary care. Skilled in developing treatment plans for patients in underserved areas of Florida. Respectful, knowledgeable provider engaging patents to participate in treatment goals for optimal success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Provider
Island Doctors
Pensacola, FL
05.2007 - Current
- Facilitated communication between patients and families and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Established and maintained relationships with specialists to support patient referrals.
- Recommended diagnostic and laboratory tests to determine underlying causes for various symptoms.
- Referred patients with serious medical conditions and emergencies to hospital for immediate care.
- Advised patients about diet, nutrition and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and disease prevention.
- Maintained accurate and thorough patient charts in accordance with legal and clinical standards.
- Established and maintained relationships with specialists to provide patient referrals and holistic care.
- Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Performed complete or partial physical assessments and standardized tests to evaluate conditions and responses.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatments and medications and self-management to drive recovery and outcome goals.
- Determined and prescribed medication, dosages, and schedule given patient's condition and allergies.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Achieved consistent referrals and high patient satisfaction scores by providing exceptional care and support.
- Analyzed reports and findings of tests and examinations and diagnosed condition of patients.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Delivered industry-leading educational experiences by integrating theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles and expertise in clinical nursing.
- Assessed clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using various methods.
Volunteer
Good Samaritan clinic
Saint Augustine, FL
05.2007 - 2010
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
- Engaged with stakeholders and community members and answered questions regarding volunteer programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GAMaster of Science - Nursing
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Health Promotion
- Family Medicine
- Geriatric Care
- Diagnostic Testing
- Preventive Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Physical Examinations
- Family medicine
- Prescription Management
- Patient Diagnosis
- Patient Counseling
- Wound Care
- Diagnosis and treatment
Certification
- Member of ANA, FNA, FLARNP, ANCC
Timeline
Primary Care Provider
Island Doctors
05.2007 - Current
Volunteer
Good Samaritan clinic
05.2007 - 2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Master of Science - Nursing
University of North Florida
- Member of ANA, FNA, FLARNP, ANCC
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