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Leslie Thomas

Conway,AR

Summary

Compassionate new-grad Nurse Practitioner with a specialization in efficiently completing tasks and maintaining high productivity levels. Skilled in patient assessment, developing care plans, and medication management. Possess critical thinking abilities necessary to navigate complex healthcare environments. Strong background in pediatric care, family medicine, urgent/emergent care, and critical care. Proven skills in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed to maintaining high productivity levels while delivering empathetic, effective patient care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN II Neuro Floor

Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Little Rock, AR
12.2022 - Current
  • Monitored patients undergoing video EEGs to ensure accurate assessments.
  • Administered prescribed treatments for seizure management.
  • Provided compassionate support to families during seizure events.
  • Managed external ventricular drains according to medical orders.
  • Cared for post-operative patients following craniotomies, shunts, and lumbar punctures.
  • Accepted off-service patients when capacity allowed, addressing various medical conditions.

RN Adjunct Nursing Instructor

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Oversaw clinical experiences for groups of student RNs, enhancing patient care skills and interactions.
  • Assisted students in developing care plans and completing clinical paperwork.
  • Facilitated opportunities for IVs, blood draws, medication administration, wound assessments, bathing, and mobility assistance.
  • Provided guidance on charting to improve accuracy and understanding of its significance.

CVICU RN

CHI Ct. Vincent’s Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Delivered critical care to post-operative CABG patients for optimal recovery.
  • Stabilized patients hemodynamically upon receiving from CVOR.
  • Extubated patients within two to six hours, assessing readiness accurately.
  • Precepted new graduate RNs to develop skills for CVICU roles.

PM Shift/House Supervisor ICU/CCU PRN

Baptist Health-NLR
North Little Rock, AR
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Coordinated scheduling for hospital units to ensure equitable staffing across all departments.
  • Facilitated problem-solving for nurses, providers, patients, and families.
  • Assisted with trauma cases presenting to emergency department.
  • Communicated with hospitals and facilities to facilitate patient transfers within trauma system and psychiatric services.
  • Responded to code blue calls, providing additional support during emergencies.

Travel ICU RN

Mercy Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Delivered critical care to unstable patients transferred from ED.
  • Assisted in stabilizing post-surgery patients for optimal recovery.
  • Educated and comforted families unable to visit due to COVID restrictions.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients during family absence caused by COVID restrictions.

Registered Nurse Med/Surg Resource Team, Critical Care Resource Team and Shift/House Supervisor

Baptist Health-NLR
North Little Rock, AR
07.2019 - 09.2021
  • Joined med/surg resource team, providing staffing support across various units as needed.
  • Floated to critical care, assisting with medication-surgery and low acuity patients.
  • Acquired critical care nursing skills, including drip management policies.
  • Participated in critical care resource team, adapting to staffing needs across multiple units.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients and families in all assigned areas.

Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse

PrimeCARE Medical Clinic-North Little Rock, AR
North Little Rock, AR
04.2016 - 02.2020
  • Triage patients and work them up to see the providers.
  • Assist providers with tasks such as I&D, pap smears, ingrown toenail removal, and broken bones.
  • Scheduling for nurses and nurse techs.
  • Performed x-rays.
  • Leadership classes.
  • Communicate via phone with patients to inform them of their lab results or other messages from the providers.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Baptist Health System
Little Rock, AR
11.2011 - 04.2016
  • Delivered care to patients requiring long-term antibiotics and ventilation weaning.
  • Provided intensive wound care for complex cases in an LTAC setting.
  • Conducted research on studies related to patient care methodologies.
  • Administered intravenous therapy and performed phlebotomy for home health patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Little Rock Family Practice Clinic
Little Rock, AR
08.2011 - 11.2011
  • Acquired x-ray techniques and positioning skills for effective imaging.
  • Gathered patient information from various providers to facilitate care.
  • Communicated with pharmacies to manage prescription refills for patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Corizon
Wrightsville, AR
06.2011 - 11.2011
  • Executed medication passes for inmates to ensure timely administration of prescribed treatments.
  • Facilitated sick calls for inmates, assisting providers with patient assessments and evaluations.
  • Supported providers during medical procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

Education

Master's Degree - Family Nurse Practitioner

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
03.2025

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
12.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
05.2019

Associate of Arts and Sciences - General studies

Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR
07.2013

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Little Rock
06.2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Epic and Cerner
  • EClinicalWorks
  • Alaris BD pumps

Clinical Research Experience

2013, Phase 3. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Multi-Center Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism and Normal Sperm Concentrations., Phase 3. An Open Label, Escalating Dose, 6 month Phase 3 Safety Study of XXX in Men with Secondary Hypogonadism., Phase 3.A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of the XXXX for the Treatment of Post-Operative Pain in Patients after Knee or Hip Replacement Surgery., Phase 3.A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Active-Controlled Study of XX-XXXX in Patients with Clostridium difficile Associated Diarrhea., Phase 3.A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-group, Vehicle and Standard of Care-controlled Phase 3 Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of XXX in Treating Non-healing Foot Ulcers in Subjects with Diabetes Mellitus., Phase 3. Efficacy, immunogenicity, and the safety study of Clostridium Difficile Toxoid Vaccine in subjects at risk for C. Difficile., Phase 3. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Normalization of Morning Testosterone Levels in Overweight Men with Acquired Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism and Normal Sperm Concentration., Phase 3. An Open Label, 6 Month Phase 3 Extension Study of XXX-XXXX in the Treatment of Men with Secondary Hypogonadism.

Certification

APRN-FNP 120058

NPI 1538045349

RN 120058

ACLS

PALS

BLS

Timeline

RN II Neuro Floor

Arkansas Children’s Hospital
12.2022 - Current

RN Adjunct Nursing Instructor

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
10.2022 - 05.2024

CVICU RN

CHI Ct. Vincent’s Little Rock
08.2022 - 12.2022

PM Shift/House Supervisor ICU/CCU PRN

Baptist Health-NLR
05.2022 - 12.2022

Travel ICU RN

Mercy Fort Smith
10.2021 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse Med/Surg Resource Team, Critical Care Resource Team and Shift/House Supervisor

Baptist Health-NLR
07.2019 - 09.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse

PrimeCARE Medical Clinic-North Little Rock, AR
04.2016 - 02.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Baptist Health System
11.2011 - 04.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse

Little Rock Family Practice Clinic
08.2011 - 11.2011

Licensed Practical Nurse

Corizon
06.2011 - 11.2011

Master's Degree - Family Nurse Practitioner

Arkansas State University

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

University of Arkansas At Little Rock

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Arkansas At Little Rock

Associate of Arts and Sciences - General studies

Pulaski Technical College

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Baptist Health Schools Little Rock