Michelle Thomas
Hillside,NJ
Summary
Experienced Psychiatric Nurse with over 10 years in managing transitions of care and behavioral health. Utilizes team collaboration and critical thinking to enhance continuity of care and reduce readmission risk. Specialized in tracheostomy and gastrostomy care, Epic documentation, and patient communication, focused on advancing integrated behavioral health programs and improving care outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Transitions of Care Nurse
City Block Health
NY
01.2019 - Current
- Coordinated hospital-to-home discharges for high-risk psychiatric patients, ensuring smooth transitions and reducing readmissions through targeted follow-up.
- Facilitated referrals to behavioral health programs, enhancing program enrollment and promoting continuity of care.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure adherence to care plans and timely interventions.
- Documented patient encounters and care plans to ensure continuity and track measurable outcomes.
Inpatient Psych Nurse
Mountainview Behavioral Health Hospital
Union, NJ
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with clinical care team to deliver nursing care for patients in acute care inpatient behavioral health unit.
General Nurse
Wellbound Rehabilitation Center
NY
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed med-surg and neurorehabilitation nursing for spinal cord, TBI, and stroke patients, facilitating measurable clinical progress.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care and supervised nursing staff, streamlining workflows to positively impact patient outcomes.
- Monitored and assessed psychosocial status to inform individualized care plans and improve patient stability.
- Performed tracheostomy suctioning and pain control interventions to reduce respiratory complications.
Education
MS in Nursing - PMH
Walden University
01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cuny Medgar Evers College
01.2016
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Cultural awareness
- Emotional intelligence
- Communication
- Documentation
- Tracheostomy care
- Gastrostomy care
- Wound-VACs
- Urinary catheterization
Timeline
Inpatient Psych Nurse
Mountainview Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2024 - 12.2025
Psychiatric Transitions of Care Nurse
City Block Health
01.2019 - Current
General Nurse
Wellbound Rehabilitation Center
01.2016 - 01.2019
MS in Nursing - PMH
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cuny Medgar Evers College