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Fauna Thomas

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Professional with strong background in nursing and case management, specializing in patient advocacy and care coordination. Adept at developing comprehensive care plans, managing complex medical cases, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-focused approach in dynamic healthcare environments. Skilled in patient assessment, discharge planning, and resource utilization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Case Manager

American River Hospice
10.2024 - Current
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
  • Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing timely follow-ups and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall clinical performance and patient outcomes.

LVN

A1 Hospice
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care
  • Implement care to achieve the desired outcomes of a comfortable and secure dying process, as well as effective grieving for the patient and their family, by administering medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician
  • Educate the caregiver to support the patient and family's distinctive spiritual and cultural beliefs, while preserving the dignity of the patient

LVN

American River Hospice
07.2019 - 10.2024
  • Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care
  • Implement care to achieve the desired outcomes of a comfortable and secure dying process, as well as effective grieving for the patient and their family, by administering medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

LVN

Advanced Hospice
01.2015 - 01.2024
  • Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care
  • Implement care to achieve the desired outcomes of a comfortable and secure dying process, as well as effective grieving for the patient and their family, by administering medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician
  • Educate the caregiver to support the patient and family's distinctive spiritual and cultural beliefs, while preserving the dignity of the patient

LVN

Blossom Ridge Hospice
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care
  • Implement care to achieve the desired outcomes of a comfortable and secure dying process, as well as effective grieving for the patient and their family, by administering medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician

LVN

ResCare
04.2014 - 01.2017
  • Prepare, provide, and record common oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous drugs
  • Provide complete patient care based on conditions
  • Check the patient for physical or emotional changes, and document
  • Accept pharmacy prescriptions and reconcile medication counts with delivery staff
  • Order prescriptions via phone, and follow up with lab and MD

LVN

Kaiser Permanente
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Prepare, administer, and document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed intramuscular injections for adult and pediatric patients
  • Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary Maintain patients' records and confidentiality

LVN

Sacramento Post-Acute
09.2014 - 04.2016
  • Assess patients for physical or emotional changes, implement treatments, and document changes
  • Assess temperatures and blood pressures, heal wounds, cure bedsores, give enemas, and catheterize patients
  • Assess patient needs, plan and adapt care, and implement solutions alongside a health care team
  • Order prescriptions via phone and follow up with lab and MD

Education

BSN -

Nightingale College
08.2024

LVN Nursing Program -

Charles A. Jones Business and Education
Sacramento, CA
01.2012

Skills

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Discharge Planning
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Multidisciplinary Approach
  • Care Coordination
  • Home care management
  • Clinical assessment
  • Case Evaluation
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Medication Management
  • Community Resources
  • Infection Control

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association
  • Registered Nurse License, California Board of Registered Nursing

Timeline

RN Case Manager

American River Hospice
10.2024 - Current

LVN

A1 Hospice
09.2022 - Current

LVN

American River Hospice
07.2019 - 10.2024

LVN

Blossom Ridge Hospice
01.2016 - 01.2020

LVN

Kaiser Permanente
09.2015 - 04.2016

LVN

Advanced Hospice
01.2015 - 01.2024

LVN

Sacramento Post-Acute
09.2014 - 04.2016

LVN

ResCare
04.2014 - 01.2017

LVN Nursing Program -

Charles A. Jones Business and Education

BSN -

Nightingale College

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