Jennifa Thomas
Trail Creek,IN
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with >10 years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Franciscan Physician Network
Michigan City, IN
07.2012 - Current
- Perform specialty care in the areas of urology and pre-operative assessment and management, while holding a collaboration with a urologist and anesthesiologist.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Nurse Practitioner
Franciscan Alliance
Michigan City, IN
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Covid-19 Testing and Vaccine Clinics, Establishment and maintenance of both the testing and vaccination of Covid-19 sites
- Recruited, trained, and managed staff
- Provided education for both employees and patients
- Collaborated with several in-house departments along with the Indiana Dept of Health and the Franciscan Health executive and administrative teams
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment for all participants of both sites
- Arranged and executed off site vaccination clinics in the local community., Diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic genitourinary disease., Diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic pain.
Nurse Practitioner
Franklin Clinic, Women's Health
Michigan City, IN
11.2012 - 11.2019
- Diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic female gynecologic disease.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Nurse Practitioner, Pain Management
Franciscan Physician Network
Michigan City, IN
07.2012 - 12.2016
- Created diagnostic plans to assess extent of clients' handicap or disability and implemented a monitoring program to access special medical treatment or services.
- Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimen of care.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Nurse Case Manager
Franciscan Alliance
Michigan City, IN
10.2006 - 07.2012
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Franciscan Alliance
Michigan City, IN
11.1998 - 10.2006
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Superior Home Health
Michigan City, IN
10.1996 - 11.1998
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Michigan City Health Care
Michigan City, IN
07.1994 - 10.1996
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
Master of Science Degree - Nursing-Family Practice
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN05.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN05.1997
License Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN07.1994
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Diagnostic Tests Ordering
- Problem Solving
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Patient Education
- Telemedicine Appointments
Affiliations
SUNA— Society of Urologic Nurses Association
AANP— Association of Advanced Nurse Practitioners Drifters, Inc.
North Central Community Action Agency
Girl Scouts of America
Salvation Army/Soup Kitchen
Awards: Ambassador of the Month, Franciscan Alliance 2003; Beyond the Call Award, Franciscan Alliance 2016
Volunteer and organizational experience
Volunteer mentoring school aged children before and after school at a program held by North Central Community Action Agency, Inc.
I also sit on the executive board and currently hold a position as the secretary for the Greater Michigan City Drifters, Inc.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Franciscan Alliance
02.2020 - 07.2022
Nurse Practitioner
Franklin Clinic, Women's Health
11.2012 - 11.2019
Nurse Practitioner
Franciscan Physician Network
07.2012 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Pain Management
Franciscan Physician Network
07.2012 - 12.2016
Nurse Case Manager
Franciscan Alliance
10.2006 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse, ICU
Franciscan Alliance
11.1998 - 10.2006
Registered Nurse
Superior Home Health
10.1996 - 11.1998
Licensed Practical Nurse
Michigan City Health Care
07.1994 - 10.1996
Master of Science Degree - Nursing-Family Practice
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University - North Central
License Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana