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Jennifer Thomas
REGISTERED NURSE
Delano,MN
Overview
27
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Austin Medical Center, Mayo Clinic Rochester MNAustin, MN
Staff Nurse
03.1996 - 08.2003
Job overview
- In the following areas: Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum/Nursery Post-Surgical
- Gynecological Patients Emergency Department Telemetry Unit Float Staff o Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions while in the ER and/or Telemetry o Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
- O Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work 3
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Minneapolis VA Medical CenterMinneapolis, MN
Registered Nurse
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- O Educate and prepare patients for oncology surgery
- O Teach new patient about chemotherapy and the regimens
- O 15 years of Oncology experience, chemotherapy certified o Maintain accurate detailed report and records
- O Follow HIPPA guidelines’ o Administer medications, start IVs, maintain patency and start IV maintenance fluid before
- OR calls for report o Follow doctor’s orders when patient’s treatment plan is modified or changed based on patients to adapt to ’s condition or plan of care
- O Often have be flexible to adapt to ever changing nurse’s environment o Team member, problem solver, patient advocate, provide excellent VA care to VA patients
ALLINA HEALTH UNITED HOSPITALSaint Paul, MN
Registered Nurse
10.2017 - 07.2021
Job overview
- O Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- O Record patients' medical information and vital signs
- O Administer medication, wound care, and other treatment options o Often have be flexible to adapt to ever changing nurse’s environment o Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit
- 2 o Prepare patients for oncology treatments related to cancer diagnosis
- For patients receiving chemotherapy, o chemo-certified nurse will educate patient on his/her cancer diagnosis
- Nurse will prepare and administer chemotherapy to patient chemotherapy to patient
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETYAustin, MN
Admission Coordinator/ Infection Control
08.2012 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Observe, interview, and assess patients to identify care needs
- Monitor infection control concerns/situations as the Infection Control Preventionist
- Develop or assist others in development of care and treatment plans
- Develop, implement, or evaluate standards of nursing practice in specialty geriatrics as present in the nursing home and/or the TCU
- Make clinical recommendations to physicians, other health care providers, for the current population, specific to the patient's concern/cares
- Identify training needs or conduct training sessions including annual education for all present staff
- Write nursing orders.
CLINIC ROCHESTER METHODIST HOSPITALRochester, MN
Staff Nursing
08.2003 - 09.2013
Job overview
- Prepare patients for oncology treatments related to cancer diagnosis
- For patients receiving chemotherapy, chemo-certified nurse will educate patient on his/her cancer diagnosis
- Nurse will prepare and administer chemotherapy to patient
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Education
College of Saint ScholasticaDuluth, MN
Bachelor of Science (B.S from Nursing
05.2015 - 06.2017
University Overview
RIVERLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
06.1999 - 05.2000
University Overview
MINNESOTA RIVERLAND COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGEAustin, MN
Practical Nursing Program Nursing from Practical Nursing
01.1994 - 07.1995
University Overview
MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER
Basic Life Support (BLS) Through AHA
06.2022 - 06.2024
University Overview
MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER
o Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through
05.2022 - 05.2024
University Overview
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Patient education
Chronic disease management
Vaccine administration
Hospice and palliative care
Direct Patient Care
Newborn care
Additional Information
Additional Information
Hawaii Nursing License # 107850
initial date 03/06/2023
expires 06/30/2025
Minnesota Nursing License # 1470273
Initial date 07/05/2000
expires 12/31/2024
Timeline
MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER
Basic Life Support (BLS) Through AHA
06.2022 - 06.2024
MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER
o Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through
05.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Minneapolis VA Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
ALLINA HEALTH UNITED HOSPITAL
10.2017 - 07.2021
College of Saint Scholastica
Bachelor of Science (B.S from Nursing
05.2015 - 06.2017
Admission Coordinator/ Infection Control
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
08.2012 - 07.2017
Staff Nursing
CLINIC ROCHESTER METHODIST HOSPITAL
08.2003 - 09.2013
RIVERLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
06.1999 - 05.2000
Staff Nurse
Austin Medical Center, Mayo Clinic Rochester MN
03.1996 - 08.2003
MINNESOTA RIVERLAND COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Practical Nursing Program Nursing from Practical Nursing
01.1994 - 07.1995