Erica Thompson
Knoxville,TN
Summary
School nurse with 10 years of experience in educational settings and 13 years in Neonatal ICU. Experience training new RN and LPN staff, enhancing team capabilities. Experience with electronic medical records, Microsoft Word, Excel, and various charting programs. Extensive experience providing care across multiple school levels within Knox County Schools. Certified CPR instructor, committed to promoting student health and safety. Hardworking professional well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse - RN
Knox County Schools
Knoxville, TN
10.2015 - Current
- Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Attended professional development conferences related to pediatric nursing topics.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, KCS policies and standards of care.
Staff Nurse - NICU
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
08.2003 - 11.2016
- Assisted with the admission process of newborns into the NICU unit and provided necessary education to parents on infant care.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to neonates, including assessment of vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring for changes in condition.
- Facilitated communication between families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to families during stressful times related to their baby's health condition or prognosis.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
Staff Nurse - Med/Surg and Newborn Nursery
NorthCrest Medical Center
Springfield, Tennessee
08.2000 - 08.2003
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided medical care to newborns, including physical examinations and assessments.
- Provided emotional support to new mothers who were struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety.
- Assisted in the delivery room during labor and delivery processes as requested by obstetricians and gynecologists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-2000
Skills
- Health assessments and individualized care plans
- Medication administration and immunization tracking
- Emergency response and medical record management
- Trained and precepted multiple new-hire nurses at KCS
- District-wide school nurse with KCS
- Consistently traveled to multiple schools within KCS
- CPR instructor
- Family communication
- Patient advocacy
- Collaborative teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
BLS Instructor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Nurse - RN
Knox County Schools
10.2015 - Current
Staff Nurse - NICU
University of Tennessee Medical Center
08.2003 - 11.2016
Staff Nurse - Med/Surg and Newborn Nursery
NorthCrest Medical Center
08.2000 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
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