Hi, I’m
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
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
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