Jennifer Thibodeaux
LA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 25 years of experience, including home infusion therapy, and over 15 years in perioperative and surgical care. Home Infusion Nurse skilled at independently delivering treatments and tracking patients' progress. Well-versed in managing IVs, catheters, and ports. Strong advocate for patient safety, education, and outcomes. Proficient and effective communication skills, clinical documentation, and regulatory compliance. Committed to delivering compassionate, efficient infusion services to patients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
PromptCare Companies
05.2026 - Current
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight of nursing operations, patient care , and staff performance across assigned locations.
- Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, resource allocation and continuity of nursing services
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing professional development of nursing staff
- Conduct clinical oversight through supervisory visits, chart audits, competency assessments, and performance monitoring
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and quality initiatives
- Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, education programs, and process improvements to promote safe, consistent, evidence based care
- Encourage collaboration among nursing, clinical, pharmacy, and operational teams to improve patient outcomes and efficiency
- Provide leadership, clinical guidance, and accountability to nursing staff while serving as a resource for complex patient care and operational issues
Nurse Clinician
PromptCare Companies Inc – Coastal Infusion Services
Covington, La
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Delivered patient-centric IVIG and specialty infusion therapies in home settings, ensuring patient safety and comfort
- Performed venipuncture and managed peripheral and central venous access, including PICC lines and implanted ports
- Administered IV medications and biologics per physician orders with strict adherence to infection control protocols
- Monitored patient vitals, assessed for adverse reactions, and intervened appropriately as a patient advocate
- Maintained complete, compliant clinical documentation in accordance with all regulatory standards
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes and ensure continuity of care
- Educated patients and caregivers on infusion therapy, promoting safety and adherence to care plans
Circulating Nurse / Clinic Nurse
Michelle Cooper, MD
Mandeville, Louisiana
01.2021 - 05.2026
- Prepared OR and procedure rooms with all necessary equipment and supplies
- Collaborated with surgical teams to maintain a sterile and compliant environment throughout procedures
- Provided pre-op education and consent, ensuring patient understanding and comfort
- Performed post-op assessments, monitored recovery progress, and provided guidance on wound care
- Communicated effectively with patients and the healthcare team to support positive outcomes
- Executed physician orders and ensured thorough, accurate documentation
Assistant Nurse Manager
PromptCare Companies
Covington, Louisiana
05.2026 - Current
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight of nursing operations, patient care , and staff performance across assigned locations.
- Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, resource allocation and continuity of nursing services
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing professional development of nursing staff
- Conduct clinical oversight through supervisory visits, chart audits, competency assessments, and performance monitoring
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and quality initiatives
- Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, education programs, and process improvements to promote safe, consistent, evidence based care
- Encourage collaboration among nursing, clinical, pharmacy, and operational teams to improve patient outcomes and efficiency
- Provide leadership, clinical guidance, and accountability to nursing staff while serving as a resource for complex patient care and operational issues
Circulating Nurse
Covington Surgery Center of STPH
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Supported various outpatient surgeries with meticulous OR preparation and equipment management
- Worked collaboratively with physicians, anesthesiologists, and surgical techs to maintain a safe, sterile field
- Educated patients pre- and post-op on surgical procedures and recovery expectations
- Performed IV starts and managed peripheral lines during procedures
- Maintained ACLS/BLS certification and upheld strict infection control protocols
- Gained multidisciplinary exposure to ENT, Orthopedics, General Surgery, and Cosmetic Procedures
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AlabamaSkills
- IV Therapy & Infusion
- Critical Thinking & Triage
- Patient Education & Advocacy
- Surgical Preparation & Circulation
- Clinical Documentation & Compliance
- Home Care Nursing
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- CPR Certified
- Post-Operative Care
- Wound Care & Follow-Up
Certification
Registered Nurse, Louisiana (Multistate Compact), Active since November, 2000
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
PromptCare Companies
05.2026 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
PromptCare Companies
05.2026 - Current
Nurse Clinician
PromptCare Companies Inc – Coastal Infusion Services
03.2025 - 05.2026
Circulating Nurse / Clinic Nurse
Michelle Cooper, MD
01.2021 - 05.2026
Circulating Nurse
Covington Surgery Center of STPH
06.2016 - 10.2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bishop State Community College