JOYCE THOMPSON
McDonough,GA
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Practitioner with a robust background in preventive care and patient education, demonstrated through a pivotal role at Atlanta VA Healthcare System. Expert in interprofessional collaboration and occupational medicine, significantly enhancing patient care outcomes. Achieved a 15-20% improvement in vaccination compliance, showcasing a blend of clinical expertise and health promotion skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner Faculty
Atlanta VA Healthcare System
05.2020 - 09.2023
- Function as resource and consultant
- Vital player initiating and coordinating onboarding NP Residents with Human Resource (HR). Coordinating position numbers, writing role requirements, interviewing, and sending acceptance/ welcome letters to candidates for 2020 - 2023 Fostering NP Orientation Program.
- Co-Coordinate clinical site evaluations and didactic training for new developed - 3 months Fostering NP training program (2020, 2022).
- One of three NP Faculty to implement Chief of Nursing vision for first Fostering NP Orientation Program in 2020. This program fostered retention and opportunities for current RNs to transition as novice NPs after completing this 3 months Fostering Primary Care NP Residency Program (FPCNPRP)
- Four (4) thriving FPCNPRP remain in their Primary Care NP positions. Continued to offer preceptorship and mentorship.
- Coordinate and facilitate on-boarding of Nell Hodges Emory NP scholars with HR. Coordinate their placement and preceptors throughout one (1) year clinical program.
- Coordinated and facilitated 202O Faculty Workshop and functioned as nurse leader for this workshop and CEU application. Offered 6 hrs. CEU for this presentation
- Co-coordinator for first Virtual Evidence-Based Poster Fair (2021). Nurse leader for CEU application and awarded 6.5 CEU hrs.
- Co-led and coordinated 2022 PCNP training for PCNP Residents Evidence-based training. Two (2) groups of Residents presented poster. First group presented to Executive Staff their findings and recommendations for QI on Medication Reconciliation and second group (2nd) group presented to Primary Care on Veteran Perception on Virtual Video Connection (VVC) Visits.
- Active participant for Professional Nurses Board for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners for promotions and reviewing CV for new on-boarding members.
Nurse Practitioner
Atlanta VA Health Care System
01.2012 - 09.2023
- Occupational Medicine for 5,000+ employees/veterans
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues for medical surveillance exams: Police Officers, Boiler Plant employees, and USP 800/hazardous drug risks exam with Respiratory Medical Evaluations for N95 Fit testing.
- Perform DEMPS (Disaster Emergency Medical Personnel System) exams for pre and post deployment with immunization assessment, ordering as indicated and recommendations for follow-up.
- Maintain departmental policies and procedures for Safety and Infection Control. Lead expert for Blood Borne Pathogen exposure (BBPE) Program for employees from hospital and community clinics. Coordinator and contact facilitator for Emory/Morehouse Residents and students with BBPE exposure risk. Initiate educational training with recommendations for high-risk and incidence occurrences.
- Representative for Occupational Health team for monthly Infection Control and Safety Committee. Lead coordinator for
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Sept-November 2019: Led and managed Clinical Influenza Seasonal Flu Campaign. Managed, and coordinated all aspects of services with pharmacy SPSS for supplies, and vaccines to support hospital and community clinics for employees veterans. Improved stats compliance rate by 15-20%. This was increased compared to same time in 2018.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure for live vaccines administration. Currently, this one-page vaccine consent remains as effective tool for Occupational Medicine team.
- Co-developed with physician emergency anaphylaxis protocol standard operation procedure. Led implementation of Epinephrine as readily available for clinic with written instructions on observation and care for employees receiving Live vaccines.
- Coordinated and functioned as Leader for Drug Screen training program for Drug Screen Collectors.
- VA Nursing Academic Partnership (VANAP) Graduate Geratology/Family Nurse Practitioner Faculty for Atlanta VA Healthcare System and Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University (2016-2023). Functioned as mentor and preceptor for four (4) DNP students.
- 2012-2019: Representative Occupational Health on hospital-wide committees including Infection Control, USP 800 Hazardous Drugs Surveillance, Environmental of Care with Safety, Nursing Education Faculty for Nursing Resident Program, APRN Nurse Executive Staff of Shared Governance, Nurse Research & Evidenced-Based Council, APRN Council for APRNs and the Abstract/Presentation Review for outside conferences.
- Functioned as alternate secretary for APRN Council (2016-2019)
- Educator for quarterly Abstract 101 Courses for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners in preparation for organization now biennial Nursing Research Fair (2023, 2021, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015).
Adjunct Professor
Union College
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Taught undergraduate Bio 151-Medical Terminology courses, providing instruction to up to 30 undergraduate students.
- Facilitated on-line learning with: U-Learn-Learning Management System, Pearson Modules, and e-text: Medical Language: Immerse yourself, 4th Edition by Turley.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering positive and collaborative learning environment.
FNP-C/APRN
United Hospice Of Newnan
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Assessment of hospice, end of life patients. Performed focused exams that were based on protocol standard for admitting diagnosis.
- Face to Face facility/home visits to assess appropriateness based on Medical Review Guidelines (MRG) at 180 days then every 60 days.
- Reviewed record history, discussed clinical status with Case Manager, Long Term Care Facility (LTC) staff, family re: patient's status related to Medical review guidelines for appropriate diagnosis and documentation.
- Findings documented in accordance with MRG guidelines for appropriateness to continue services.
- Educator for nurses re: findings, recommendation of treatment and plan of care.
- Discussed and recommended medications, diagnostic tests options for acute illness such as URI, UTI, GERD, oxygen, analgesic, etc.
- Consultations with Medical Director, Primary MD, Pruitt Pharmacy and staff in LTC facilities.
Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
MedCare Staffing (East Point Medical Center)
03.2011 - 06.2011
- Adult/Elderly population - ages 32- 85 years old.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Referral for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy as indicated.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Ordered, interpreted/reviewed diagnostic lab findings and educated patients: Bone density scan, Nerve Conduction Velocity test, 12 Lead EKG and diagnostic labs/X-ray.
Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)
Macon Behavioral Health System
05.2010 - 03.2011
- Performed physical exams for children and adolescents ages 7 - 17 years of age with behavioral and psychiatric challenges; Adults: ages 18 -31 for age (15%).
- Performed orthopedics assessments and treatments with referral as indicated.
- Consulted with psychiatrist re: physical exam finding, diagnostic labs and/or metabolic abnormalities adversely related to anti psychotic medications.
- Occupational health for employees with immunizations, infection control training; Identified trends and assisted Director of Nurses with plan of action/correction to maintain safety and minimize infection risks.
- Developed Assessment Risk form for Seizure activity for Nursing staff.
- Trained one (1) administrative staff in Basic Life Support (BLS) and role as BLS instructor. Ongoing mentorship throughout training.
- Coordinated and approved by Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to develop and implement BLS program to include tracking and monitoring for organization compliance.
LtCol/RN/FNP-C
116th Air Control Wing AFB (116th Medical Group)
01.1999 - 10.2010
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health challenges.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss airmen/officers requiring additional documentation to meet deployment fitness.
- 2002 - 2009 Assistant Chief Nurse
- 2001 - 2010 Chief Officer for BLS; Instructor Trainer
- 2001 - 2004 Chief Officer of Laboratory Department
RN (Intake/Evaluation)
Georgia Department Human Resources
03.2007 - 05.2010
- Mental Health, Development Disabilities & Addictive Diseases
- Home and day center visits
- Collaborated with staff, family, patient and completed written report of clinical status for ongoing State Services for Mental challenging patients.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from family/interdisciplinary team.
Admission Nurse
Odyssey Healthcare
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Home Health visits through-out city of Atlanta
- Evaluation of home safety and patient family needs in hospice care.
Home Health Coordinator/Admission Nurse
American Hospice
04.2005 - 01.2006
- Educated patients and families on available resources and support services within community.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with patients to assess their well-being, making necessary adjustments to care plans when required.
Home Health Coordinator (RN)
Staff Builders Home Health
07.1995 - 03.2005
- Coordinator for local hospital and physician offices to facilitate home health services for patients meeting Medicare homebound requirements for services.
- Educator and facilitator for community served by our organization
- 2000 - 2005 Home Health Coordinator
- 1999 - 2000 IV Team Quality Improvement Coordinator
- 1998 - 1999 Psychiatric Nurse in home setting
- 1997 - 1998 Manager
- 1995 - 1997 Assistant Director
BLS Director
American Heart Association (NON-PAID Volunteer)
03.2001 - 03.2001
- BLS training for community at Victory Baptist Church, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
- Reviewed training and updated 7 volunteer American Heart Instructors for 200+ civilians in community.
- Taught CPR and offered Family & Friends CPR cards
2nd Lieutenant (Lt)/LtCol/ICU RN
3297th US Army Hospital/US Army Reserves
04.1985 - 01.1999
- Duties included ICU nurse role one (1) weekend/month with training site, Northside Hospital
- Functioned as Assistant Chief Nurse during two (2) weeks/year Active duty training held at Dwight Davis Eisenhower Army Medical Center.
- Educator/Instructor for Basic Life Support for troops assigned to hospital for monthly training.
- Assistant Chief Nurse for 20-25 military members at Northside Hospital monthly drill weekend.
Clinical Manager
Visiting Nurses Home Health Services (VNHS)
07.1993 - 07.1995
- Manage home health services for homebound patients.
- Proactive for home safety for patients and family
- RN duties to include but not limited to history and medication assessment and referrals as indicated.
QA Supervisor/Specialist
Central Dekalb Home Health
12.1991 - 06.1993
- Oversaw daily operations of department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Review of patients records and writing letters to overturn medicare/insurance denial percentage rate.
- Managed (1) RN and (4) LPNs
RN Baylor Nurse
Emory Hospital
06.1987 - 09.1991
- 12 hour weekend shifts
- Performed RN duties for liver and kidney transplant patients; Neurology, orthopedic, cardiac and medical surgery patients.
Senior Nurse
Newton County Health Department
11.1988 - 08.1991
- Managed and provided treatment for 200+ patients enrolled in SHAPP (Stroke Heart Attack Prevention Program) with history of hypertension, Cerebral Vascular disease and /or Diabetes.
- Followed protocol for medication management.
1LT/ICU Nurse
Eisenhower Army Medical Center
08.1990 - 06.1991
- Active Duty during Desert Shield/Storm. Functioned in ICU setting.
- 1990: August - December: Fort Knox Kentucky (USA MEDDAC)
- 1990 - 1991: December - June 1991
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Rewarded Military Achievement Award while working in Intensive Care Units.
Post Operative Care RN
Rockdale Medical Center
01.1986 - 05.1987
- Collaboration with OR team and provided Post operative care for patients.
- On-call for post operative care for all C-Sections
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Practice
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12.2013
MSN (Master of Science Nursing) - Family Nurse Practitioner
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA05.2009
Master of Science - Health Administration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2001
BSN - Nursing
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA05.1988
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Occupational Medicine
Accomplishments
2022: Atlanta Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Nurse Practitioner of the Year.
2020: Atlanta Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Secretary's 2020 Excellence in Nursing Award, RN in an expanded role.
Publications
2017: Thompson, J., Hosang, T., Waller, S., & Watson, M. (2017). Employer-Based Wellness Activities Promotes Reduction of Cardiovascular Risk Factors [Abstract]. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 32(5): 422-425.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Faculty
Atlanta VA Healthcare System
05.2020 - 09.2023
Adjunct Professor
Union College
08.2016 - 01.2017
Nurse Practitioner
Atlanta VA Health Care System
01.2012 - 09.2023
Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
MedCare Staffing (East Point Medical Center)
03.2011 - 06.2011
FNP-C/APRN
United Hospice Of Newnan
01.2011 - 01.2012
Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)
Macon Behavioral Health System
05.2010 - 03.2011
RN (Intake/Evaluation)
Georgia Department Human Resources
03.2007 - 05.2010
Admission Nurse
Odyssey Healthcare
01.2006 - 04.2007
Home Health Coordinator/Admission Nurse
American Hospice
04.2005 - 01.2006
BLS Director
American Heart Association (NON-PAID Volunteer)
03.2001 - 03.2001
LtCol/RN/FNP-C
116th Air Control Wing AFB (116th Medical Group)
01.1999 - 10.2010
Home Health Coordinator (RN)
Staff Builders Home Health
07.1995 - 03.2005
Clinical Manager
Visiting Nurses Home Health Services (VNHS)
07.1993 - 07.1995
QA Supervisor/Specialist
Central Dekalb Home Health
12.1991 - 06.1993
1LT/ICU Nurse
Eisenhower Army Medical Center
08.1990 - 06.1991
Senior Nurse
Newton County Health Department
11.1988 - 08.1991
RN Baylor Nurse
Emory Hospital
06.1987 - 09.1991
Post Operative Care RN
Rockdale Medical Center
01.1986 - 05.1987
2nd Lieutenant (Lt)/LtCol/ICU RN
3297th US Army Hospital/US Army Reserves
04.1985 - 01.1999
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Practice
University of Alabama At Birmingham
MSN (Master of Science Nursing) - Family Nurse Practitioner
Brenau University
Master of Science - Health Administration
Central Michigan University
BSN - Nursing
Medical College of Georgia
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