Lori Thomas
Central Texas Veteran’s Health Care System
Temple,TX
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Language
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Certification
24
years of professional experience
Highly motivated Registered Nurse seeking a position within a progressive organization where practical, medical, and professional experience will be utilized fully.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Work History
Registered Nurse
4 Years 8 Months- Led daily assignments for nursing staff, ensured AED/crash cart readiness for emergencies
- Oversaw daily activities of non-licensed personnel and SNTs to ensure compliance with care protocols.
- Patient/family health education, including self-management, prevention, and wellness
- Evaluated the patients' well-being, reporting any needs to physician, documentation
- Evaluated the patients' well-being, reporting any needs to the physician, documentation
Licensed Vocational Nurse
6 Years 5 Months- Led daily assignments and ensured AED/crash cart compliance for patient safety
- Managed non-licensed personnel and SNTs to maintain operational efficiency and support nursing staff.
- Reinforcing health education, self-management, prevention, and wellness
- Assisted in medication reconciliation and communicated changes to provider for accurate patient management
- Charge Nurse: making daily assignments, completing daily check of the AED/crash cart
Assistant Manager
13 Years 3 Months- Managing and supervising the operation of the restaurant to ensure optimal performance
- Managed and supervised restaurant operations to optimize performance and enhance guest experience
- Staffing, recruiting, and identifying internal candidates for leadership positions
- Analyzed operational and financial performance to inform strategies for sales growth and profit maximization
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements and organization standards
Licensed Vocational Nurse
1 Year 6 Months- Evaluated patients' well-being and reported needs to physician for timely intervention
- Explained treatments and procedures to patients and families, enhancing understanding and compliance
- Ensured proper dressing application to promote healing, administered medications
Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years 5 Months- Ensured patient safety, responded to call lights, and assisted patients with ADLs to promote comfort and well-being
- Assisted in transporting patients within the hospital to facilitate timely medical care
- Monitored and documented physical, mental, and emotional changes, reporting findings to support patient care decisions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.6022
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Associate’s - Applied Science – Radiological Technology
Skills
IV administration
Medication management
IV medication administration
Patient assessments
Direct patient care
Patient care
Medication reconciliation
Patient education
Family advocacy
Infection control
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to patients in the acute environment.
Affiliations
- Nursing Student Association NSA - UMHB Chapter
- 4K Staffing Methodology
- 4K Professional Governance - President
- Disruptive Behavior Committee Case Manager
- Patient Experience Committee member
- Fit Test Champion
- Acute & Intensive Care Nursing Committee member
- 4K IPC Liaison
- 4K Nursing Quality Improvement representative
Certification
Basic Life Support CPR/AED certification
Awards
Dean's Honor Roll - Scott and White School of Nursing, Provost’s List – Scott and White School of Nursing
Section name
I am a clinical applicant, and my resume/CV will be provided under Other Documents.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Central Texas Veteran’s Health Care System
02.2022 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
12.2015 - 05.2022Read More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Senior Care Center
06.2014 - 12.2015Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital
09.2011 - 02.2014Read More
Assistant Manager
Jack in the Box
04.2003 - 07.2016Read More
McLennan Community College
Associate’s from Applied Science – Radiological Technology
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University of Mary Hardin- Baylor
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Temple College
Licensed Vocational Nurse from Nursing
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