Erin Thomas
Louisville,KY
Summary
Driven and dedicated nursing professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in acute rehabilitation care, seeking to advance into the Nursing Director role. Committed to enhancing patient care quality and operational efficiency through strategic leadership and team development. Proven ability to lead teams in achieving exceptional outcomes. Excited to make meaningful contributions toward advancing organizational growth and success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Frazier Rehab Institute
06.2021 - Current
- Managing 50+ employees by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining excellent patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Responsible for overseeing two separate units, coordinating agency and float pool nurses as well as leading staffing efforts within the first year and a half of management.
- Managed a total of 57 agency positions in addition to direct reports, including contract negotiations, justifications, and invoicing from June 2021 to March 2023.
- Independently developed a quality improvement project regarding safe patient handling education and training to improve processes and outcomes.
- Led the DAISY and BEE Award initiatives, recognizing outstanding contributions and excellence in nursing.
- Guided multiple direct reports in successfully achieving their certification in rehab nursing.
- Guided multiple direct reports to return to complete their bachelors degree in nursing.
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.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Staff Nurse
Frazier Rehab Institute
01.2007 - 01.2015
Patient Care Assistant
Frazier Rehab Institute
11.2004 - 01.2007
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville05.2025
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville12.2007
Skills
- Department management
- Staff leadership
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Compassionate and caring
- Clinical leadership
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- Registered Nurse License#1116530
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
- BLS
- ACLS
- VAD
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
11.2004 - 01.2007
- Registered Nurse License#1116530
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
- BLS
- ACLS
- VAD
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
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