Lecinda Thomas
Bowling Green
Summary
Experienced with clinical coordination, focusing on comprehensive patient care and efficient workflow management. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to streamline clinical operations and enhance patient outcomes. Knowledge of best practices in clinical protocols and team collaboration, ensuring high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Hendersonville Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Provided comprehensive patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical decision-making in all aspects of clinical practice, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
- Addressed performance issues among nursing staff through constructive feedback during evaluations or informal coaching sessions.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and physicians to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through the implementation of evidence-based nursing practices focused on meeting individual needs.
- Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
- Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
Charge Nurse
Hospice Of Southern Kentucky
11.2012 - 01.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, enhancing efficiency of patient care coordination.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
Greenview Regional Hospital
07.2003 - 08.2012
- Promoted a culture of safety by consistently adhering to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
- Streamlined workflow processes for efficient patient care, ensuring optimal utilization of available resources.
- Maintained accurate records, documenting all aspects of patient care in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, facilitating effective communication between healthcare providers and patients'' families.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized treatment plans.
- Mentored new staff members, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional growth.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate care plans based on diagnoses and unique patient needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills among junior staff members through case study discussions and scenario-based learning activities.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between units by coordinating timely handoffs and sharing pertinent information with receiving team members.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12-2003
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Glasgow School For Health Occupations
Glasgow, KY06-1988
Skills
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Leadership training
- Crisis intervention
- Critical thinking
- Clinical documentation
- Nursing leadership
- Clinical leadership
- EMR systems
- Team development
- Staff development
- Multitasking capacity
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurse Association
- Boy Scouts of America
- Association For Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Kentucky Board of Nursing.
- HPNA : Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association 2020
- TNCC certification
- NRP certification
- ENPC certification
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- PALS certification
- Nurse Leadership Certification
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Hendersonville Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Hospice Of Southern Kentucky
11.2012 - 01.2023
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
Greenview Regional Hospital
07.2003 - 08.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Glasgow School For Health Occupations
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