Erin Thomas
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Offering 19-years of experience in the rehab setting, possessing a proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Frazier Rehab Institute
06.2021 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Managed 40+ employees and nursing activities in 93-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Nursing House Supervisor
Frazier Rehab Institute
01.2015 - 06.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Staff Nurse
Frazier Rehab Institute
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Patient Care Assistant
Frazier Rehab Institute
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
05.2025
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY12.2007
Skills
- Department Management
- Staff Leadership/Supervision
- Compliance Oversight
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Hiring and Terminations
Certification
- Registered Nurse License#1116530
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
- BLS
- ACLS
- VAD
- CADD
Enrollment
BSN, fall, 2021
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Frazier Rehab Institute
06.2021 - Current
Nursing House Supervisor
Frazier Rehab Institute
01.2015 - 06.2021
Staff Nurse
Frazier Rehab Institute
01.2007 - 01.2015
Patient Care Assistant
Frazier Rehab Institute
01.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
- Registered Nurse License#1116530
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
- BLS
- ACLS
- VAD
- CADD
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