JENNIFER THOMSON
Riverside,RI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 20 years in behavioral health, community health, residential care, and hospice. Delivered individualized care to diverse populations while advocating for patient engagement and personalized healthcare. Collaborated effectively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure culturally sensitive and gender-appropriate care, enhancing patient satisfaction and well-being.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Orientation in Process)
HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center
Providence, RI
05.2026 - Current
- Engaged in structured orientation to develop hospice-specific competencies, including symptom recognition, comfort-focused interventions, and interdisciplinary care planning
- Supporting patients and families through end-of-life transitions with empathy, education, and clear communication
- Developing proficiency in hospice documentation workflows and regulatory requirements
- Leveraging 17 years of psychiatric nursing experience to adapt to hospice practice with strong assessment skills and emotional presence
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure individualized, holistic care aligned with patient goals and comfort
Registered Nurse
The Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center
Warwick, RI
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Delivered nursing care to adults with developmental disabilities and co-occurring physical and mental health conditions in a state-regulated residential setting
- Performed comprehensive health assessments; monitored chronic and acute conditions; and implemented timely interventions to support medical and psychiatric stability
- Oversaw medication administration, inventory, and adherence to state regulatory requirements
- Coordinated specialty appointments, communicated with providers, and advocated for appropriate follow-up care
- Evaluated medication regimens for safety and effectiveness, using clinical judgment to recommend adjustments based on symptoms and patient response
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and promote optimal health outcomes
- Served as a clinical resource for direct care staff, reinforcing safe practices, regulatory compliance, and person-centered care
- Adult Services
Registered Nurse
Butler Hospital
Providence, RI
08.2008 - 01.2026
- Provided compassionate, patient-centered care while advocating for individualized needs.
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric and medical assessments, crisis evaluations, and suicide-risk interventions.
- Educated patients and families about mental illness, medications, and coping strategies.
- Monitored patients for behavioral, medical, and mental status changes.
- Incorporated de-escalation skills and initiated emergency interventions when warranted.
- Supervised and supported unit staff members and ensured a safe and secure environment for patients and staff.
- Evaluated patients for polysubstance withdrawal, administered appropriate medications per protocol, and monitored for potential emergency interventions.
- Served as a stabilizing presence during behavioral emergencies, utilizing trauma-informed and least-restrictive interventions.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by exercising cultural and gender sensitivity, establishing rapport with patients, and maintaining boundaries.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
- Accurately administered and documented medications, evaluated their efficacy, and monitored for adverse reactions.
Registered Nurse
Comprehensive Community Action Program
Cranston, RI
12.2006 - 08.2008
- Performed telephone and clinic-based triage, patient assessments, prenatal intakes, immunizations, and point-of-care testing.
- Managed inventory of vaccines and sample medications, ensuring adequate supply, proper storage, and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained EMR documentation and coordinated care with providers to support quality patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI01-2006
Skills
- Medication administration & evaluation
- Psychiatric assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Patient & Family education
- Patient advocacy
- Symptom management
- Problem solving
- Health assessments
- Chronic disease monitoring
- Trauma-informed care
- Documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Leadership & staff support
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Rhode Island, Compact State Active License: 03/01/24-03/01/28
- BLS: 2026-2028
Additional Information
20 years of safe, consistent nursing practice, Experience across behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and hospice, Known for empathy, professionalism, and strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Orientation in Process)
HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center
05.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center
01.2026 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse
Butler Hospital
08.2008 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse
Comprehensive Community Action Program
12.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College