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M.Kathleen Thomson

Derry,NH

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 40 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.

Work History

Registered Nurse

Parkland Medical Center, Derry New Hampshire
Derry, NH
Jun1981 - Jun1984
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Registered Nurse

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital
Salem, NH
Jan1986 - Aug1986
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Birchwood Nursing Home
Derry, NH
Dec1986 - Mar1995
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.

Registered Nurse & Supervisor

Hampstead Hospital
Hampstead, NH
Mar1995 - 2024.12
  • Monitor and record patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Oversee patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Maintain personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Train and mentor new RNs and existing staff on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.

Education

Registered Nurse -

New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing
Boston, MA
06.1981

Skills


  • Patient Relations
  • Patient Management
  • Nursing Plan Development
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Intake and Discharge

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Parkland Medical Center, Derry New Hampshire
Jun1981 - Jun1984

Registered Nurse

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital
Jan1986 - Aug1986

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Birchwood Nursing Home
Dec1986 - Mar1995

Registered Nurse & Supervisor

Hampstead Hospital
Mar1995 - 2024.12

Registered Nurse -

New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing

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