Kimberly Thomas
Bemus Point,NY
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Director
UPMC Chautauqua
Jamestown, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and taught and counseled patients, friends and family about medications and self-care skills.
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
Director of Home Health
Warren General Hospital
Warren, PA
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Chief Nursing Officer
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
143 East 2nd Street, Erie PA 16507
10.2013 - 07.2020
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
Care Transition Coordinator
Amedisys Home Health
Dunkirk, NY
04.2011 - 10.2013
- Assisted patients in process of navigating post-acute care.
- Assessed, planned and implemented services to provide safe transition from acute care to home
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
WCA Hospital
Jamestown, NY
08.2008 - 10.2013
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Hamot Hospital
Erie, PA
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Erie, PA
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daemen College
Buffalo, NY05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.1996
Skills
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Effective Verbal Communication
- Clinical Staff Management
- Documentation Review
- Staff Training
Timeline
Unit Director
UPMC Chautauqua
11.2021 - Current
Director of Home Health
Warren General Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2021
Chief Nursing Officer
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2013 - 07.2020
Care Transition Coordinator
Amedisys Home Health
04.2011 - 10.2013
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
WCA Hospital
08.2008 - 10.2013
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Hamot Hospital
06.2007 - 08.2008
Staff Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daemen College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jamestown Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
University of South Florida