Marchara Thompson
Iowa,LA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
Lake Charles, LA
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Advantage Medical Professionals
Lafayette, Louisiana
09.2021 - Current
- Direct patient care at a long term psych facility
- Treated patients with mental health issues alongside multidisciplinary team.
- Helped treat patients' conditions and alleviate symptoms
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
Lake Charles, LA
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Health System
Lake Charles, Louisiana
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Advocated for patients' needs and reported on changing conditions and requirements to supervisors.
- Achieved optimal patient outcomes by carefully monitoring conditions and delivering comprehensive support.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Beaumont Behavioral Health Center
Beaumont, Texas
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Maintained continuity of care through effective collaboration and documentation.
- Kept unit operating efficiently by delegating assignments and monitoring staff performance against objectives.
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues.
Registered Nurse
Archer Institute of LCMH
Lake Charles, LA
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Clearly communicated with supervisors, health care providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress.
- Maintained positive relationships and communication with team members.
- Prioritized patient care based on resource availability and need level.
Licensed Practical Nurse
NHS Human Services
Lake Charles, LA
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Home Visits
- Coordinate Care and assisted with treatment plans for clients
- Medication Administration
- Case Management
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Management Options Behavioral Health Systems
Lake Charles, LA
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Case Management
- Administered medications and other treatments to patients as required.
- Collaborated with other health care providers to evaluate yearly nursing outcome reports.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Methodist Children's Home of Southwest Louisiana
Sulphur, LA
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Oversaw unit operations, supervising all patient treatments and maintaining current records.
- Assisted with laboratory services, collecting and preparing samples for testing.
- Medication Administration
Education
ADN -
Lamar State College
Orange, TX12.2018
Vocational Nursing Certificate - undefined
Lamar State College Orange
Orange, TX12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04-2025
Skills
- Effective team player
- Quickly adaptable
- Dedicated high performer
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Results-driven problem solving
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
07.2023 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Health System
03.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Advantage Medical Professionals
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Beaumont Behavioral Health Center
12.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Archer Institute of LCMH
12.2017 - 12.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
NHS Human Services
08.2016 - 01.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Methodist Children's Home of Southwest Louisiana
10.2014 - 05.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Management Options Behavioral Health Systems
03.2013 - 08.2016
Vocational Nursing Certificate - undefined
Lamar State College Orange
ADN -
Lamar State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University