Mary Anne Thompson
Garrison
Summary
Compassionate RN with expertise in medication administration, patient assessments, and critical care. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective education, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Occupational RN
Tyson Foods
Center, TX
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards in clinical settings.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and efficient information retrieval.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, applying critical thinking to prioritize Team Member's safety and outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on Team Member's'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough Team Member's 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.
RN Charge Nurse
BriarCliff Health and Rehabilitation
Carthage, TX
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans and improve outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge instructions.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance safety and minimize healthcare-associated infections.
- Evaluated patient conditions, documenting changes to facilitate timely intervention by healthcare team.
- Conducted assessments and performed nursing procedures in compliance with established protocols and standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Angels Care Home Health
Nacogdoches, TX
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive health management.
- Conducted initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patient conditions to optimize treatment effectiveness.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and home care techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of care delivery.
- Developed and maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records for compliance and continuity of care.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusted care plans as necessary, and communicated changes to healthcare providers.
- Advocated for patients' needs by connecting them with community resources for additional support services.
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
RN Contract Medical Surgical and Rehabilitation
TRS Healthcare
Abilene, TX
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Completed two 13 week contracts with TRS Abilene Texas:
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Assisted in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives within the unit.
- Conducted thorough assessments to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective care delivery.
- Led emergency response efforts, ensuring optimal patient outcomes during critical situations.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN Contract Medical Surgical/Rehabilitation
TRS Healthcare
Abilene, TX
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes in condition and responding promptly to emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and optimize care interventions effectively.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
RN Contract Medical Surgical and Rehabilitation
TRS Kindred Hospital
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Streamlined documentation processes for improved patient record accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
RN Contract Medical Surgical and Rehabilitation
Medical Solutions/Clear Lake Regional
Houston, TX
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Assisted in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives within the unit.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
RN Contract Medical Surgical and Rehabilitation
Host / Encompass Hospital
Gulfport, MS
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Conducted thorough assessments to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective care delivery.
- Led emergency response efforts, ensuring optimal patient outcomes during critical situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
RN Charge
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
Nacogdoches, TX
09.2015 - 09.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care quality.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance treatment protocols and patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and post-discharge care.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical procedures, enhancing team performance and competency levels.
- Streamlined documentation processes to improve accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that reduced adverse events and improved patient satisfaction ratings.
- Managed critical situations effectively, demonstrating strong decision-making skills under pressure.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Angelina College And Kilgore College
Lufkin, TX And Kilgore Texas05-1993
High School Diploma -
Garrison High School
Garrison, TX05-1988
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Patient evaluation
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic disease management
- Medical assessment
- Staff supervision
- Chest pain management
- HIPAA education
- Cardiac care
- Acute care expertise
- Long-term care
- Case management
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility assistance
- Removing sutures
- Managing deadlines
- Seizure management
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse # 588961 Expires June 2026
- BLS
- Neuromuscular Massage Certified 2026
Timeline
RN Occupational RN
Tyson Foods
01.2025 - 03.2026
RN Charge Nurse
BriarCliff Health and Rehabilitation
06.2024 - 11.2025
Home Health RN Case Manager
Angels Care Home Health
11.2023 - 05.2024
RN Contract Medical Surgical and Rehabilitation
TRS Healthcare
11.2023 - 03.2024
RN Contract Medical Surgical/Rehabilitation
TRS Healthcare
07.2022 - 10.2022
RN Contract Medical Surgical and Rehabilitation
TRS Kindred Hospital
02.2022 - 06.2022
RN Contract Medical Surgical and Rehabilitation
Medical Solutions/Clear Lake Regional
10.2021 - 02.2022
RN Contract Medical Surgical and Rehabilitation
Host / Encompass Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
RN Charge
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
09.2015 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Angelina College And Kilgore College
High School Diploma -
Garrison High School