Jodi Harte Thomas
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Nursing professional with extensive clinical expertise and proven leadership skills. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes. Committed to quality and efficiency, with strong interpersonal abilities that foster effective communication.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Nurse Practitioner
Texas Health SW
Fort Worth, TX
09.2016 - Current
- Management of patients pre and post cardiac procedures to include histories and physicals, labs, post orders, assessments.
- Round on patients as needed with advanced heart failure.
- Round and discharge patients one day post cardiac procedures.
- Steering Committee for CV assist with long term planning for SW.
- Implement education programs for nursing staff on CV disease/procedures.
- Work with management team to build volume in cardiovascular program.
Cardiac Nurse Practitioner
Fort Worth Heart, Inc.
Fort Worth, TX
06.2011 - 08.2016
- Responsibilities include managing patient care with specific emphasis on diagnosis and treatment plan formulation for patients with cardiac issues.
- Specific issues treated (diagnostic and therapeutic): CHF, CAD, arrythmias, pacemaker management, defibrillators, PVD, hyperlipidimia and HTN.
- Managed the coumadin clinic patients.
- Conducted and used as a diagnostic tool chemical and exercise nuclear stress and stress echo tests.
- Ordered, evaluated and responded to various labs, prescription therapy, and interfaced with general practice and other physicians.
- Maintained patient histories, diagnoses, therapy and prescription records, both paper and later EMR.
- Managed nursing staff regarding patient intake, care, prescriptions, medical terminology, and records.
Diagnostic Device Marketing Representative
Cardionet
D/FW, TX
11.2010 - 06.2011
- Marketed to cardiology clinics and primary care providers various cardiac diagnostic tools, including holter vests.
- Maintained the diagnostic devices, conducted readings for physicians, and educated both patients and doctors in the use of the various diagnostic tools.
- Conducted educational seminars informing physicians and their staffs regarding the use and efficacy of the diagnostic tools offered by Cardionet.
Clinical Marketing Representative
Boston Scientific
D/FW, TX
08.2009 - 11.2010
- Marketed to cardiology clinics and primary care providers various cardiac treatment devices, including pacemakers and ICDs.
- Maintained the treatment devices, conducted readings for physicians, and educated both patients and doctors in the use of the various treatment devices.
- Conducted educational seminars informing physicians and their staffs regarding the use and efficacy of the treatment devices offered by Boston Scientific.
Cardiac Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Russell Fisher
Bedford, TX
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Responsibilities included managing patient care with specific emphasis on diagnosis and treatment plan formulation for patients with cardiac issues.
- Specific issues treated: CHF, CAD, arrythmias, pacemaker management, defibrillators, PVD, hyperlipidimia and HTN.
- Managed the coumadin clinic patients.
- Conducted and used as a diagnostic tool chemical and exercise nuclear stress and stress echo tests.
- Ordered, evaluated and responded to various labs, prescription therapy, and interfaced with general practice and other physicians.
- Managed nursing staff and trained on paperless medical records technology.
Cardiac Nurse Practitioner
CSANT
Bedford, TX
11.2006 - 08.2008
- Responsibilities included managing patient care with specific emphasis on diagnosis and treatment plan formulation for patients with cardiac issues.
- Specific issues treated: CHF, CAD, arrythmias, pacemaker management, defibrillators, PVD, hyperlipidimia and HTN.
- Managed the coumadin clinic patients.
- Conducted and used as a diagnostic tool chemical and exercise nuclear stress and stress echo tests.
- Ordered, evaluated and responded to various labs, prescription therapy, and interfaced with general practice and other physicians.
- Managed nursing staff and trained on paperless medical records technology.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student Internship
Texas Women's University
Denton, TX
01.2005 - 01.2006
- CSANT - 280 Hours Cardiology
- Aledo Family Clinic - 235 Hours Family Practice
- Dr. England - 90 Hours Gynecology/Urology
Registered Nurse
FW ISD and EMS ISD
Saginaw, TX
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Responsible for the general health care and response to emergent medical needs for more than 1700 students and staff and supervision of health assistants (Nurse Aides); managed budget and ordering of supplies for several campuses.
- Compiled and maintained health care service records including first aid, medication administration, screening and immunizations.
- CPR certified trainer responsible for CPR, AED and First Aid training throughout the District.
- Provided health education directly to students and staff, certified ROPES instructor with in-service provision of education on team management, leadership and communication. Services also provided to Dallas ISD.
- Worked on a team to establish school district-wide policies on health-related issues.
Registered Nurse (Rotating Charge) - Sub Acute Cardiac ICU
Harris Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Direct care of patients with acute chest pain; angina; progressing myocardial infarction; congested heart failure; pulmonary embolism; acute stroke; post-angiogram, stent, pacer and defibrillator placements; 2-3 day complicated bypass surgery recovery.
- Advanced 12 lead class.
- Supervised night scheduling for nursing and support staff.
Education
Bio Technoloy
Cardionet Training Academy
Philadelphia, PA12.2010
Pacemakers/ICD
Boston Scientific Training Academy
St. Paul, MN12.2009
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas Women's University
Denton, TX12.2006
BSN - Nursing, Biology
Texas Women's University
Denton, TX12.1998
Skills
- Patient assessment and education
- Cardiac care management
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Heart failure and pacemaker management
- Stress test administration
- Treatment planning
- Healthcare compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Board Certified Advance Practice Nurse in Family Medicine, 2007
- Licensed Registered Nurse, 1998
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Texas Controlled Substances Registration Certificate, 2007
- DEA Controlled Substances Registration Certificate, 2008
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioner
- Privileges at North Hills Hospital and HEB Hospital, 2007
- Privileges at THSW, 2016
Affiliations
- Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, hunting
Accomplishments
- clinical excellence award May 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cardiac Nurse Practitioner
Texas Health SW
09.2016 - Current
Cardiac Nurse Practitioner
Fort Worth Heart, Inc.
06.2011 - 08.2016
Diagnostic Device Marketing Representative
Cardionet
11.2010 - 06.2011
Clinical Marketing Representative
Boston Scientific
08.2009 - 11.2010
Cardiac Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Russell Fisher
08.2008 - 08.2009
Cardiac Nurse Practitioner
CSANT
11.2006 - 08.2008
Family Nurse Practitioner Student Internship
Texas Women's University
01.2005 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse
FW ISD and EMS ISD
01.2000 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse (Rotating Charge) - Sub Acute Cardiac ICU
Harris Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2001
Bio Technoloy
Cardionet Training Academy
Pacemakers/ICD
Boston Scientific Training Academy
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas Women's University
BSN - Nursing, Biology
Texas Women's University
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