Nicole Thomas, LPN
Clermont,FL
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with background in clinical nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in patient education, advanced practice regulatory knowledge, and evidence-based practice implementation. Excelling in communication, teamwork, and adaptability to rapidly changing environments to enhance patient care outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Orlando Health Neurosurgery
Orlando, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Collected data to represent symptom onset and presenting problem.
- Communicated patient conversations with other care team members for appropriate follow up.
- Reported any adverse reactions or side effects experienced by patients taking prescribed medications.
- Responded promptly and professionally to incoming calls from patients seeking assistance.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments for follow up visits or referring patients to specialists.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Orlando Health Neurosurgery
Orlando, Florida
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Developed training schedules for onboarding new clinical team members.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Facilitated nursing meetings to address policies and concerns.
- Enhanced team skills through training, fostering professional growth.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
- Provided guidance to nurses, LPNs, and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care policies and procedures.
LPN
Orlando Health Neurosurgery
Orlando, Florida
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Assessed patient needs from calls and offered solutions matching the facility's standards.
- Educated patients on necessary protocols for upcoming surgeries.
- Conveyed patient-related issues to physician assistant, nurse practitioners, and neurosurgeon.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Addressed patient concerns over the phone and relayed information to the clinical team.
- Communicated clinical team's recommendations to patients.
- Recorded patient history and updated medication lists.
- Managed input of orders in the system for various outpatient treatments.
- Facilitated smooth patient exits with clear recommendations.
Assistant Director of Nursing -Long Term Care
Sunny Vista Living Center
Colorado Springs, FL
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Supported Director of Nursing with timely and precise report completion.
- Maintained compliance of nursing department with government guidelines.
- Contributed to training and education of licensed staff.
- Participated in finalizing detailed schedules for all facility nursing staff.
- Facilitated quarterly care conferences with long-term care residents and families.
- Maintained efficient operations during state health department assessments.
- Facilitated discussions on policy changes and addressed concerns with both nurses and nursing assistants.
- Executed timely completion and accuracy checks of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process for long-term care residents.
- Ensured prompt submission and precision in the documentation of fall incident reports.
- Contributed to the development of corrective plans following audit outcomes.
LPN Charge Nurse
Sunny Vista Living Center
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Administered oral medications to patients following physician's orders.
- Tracked patient status and condition fluctuations.
- Managed enteral feeding via gastrostomy tube.
- Assisted healthcare team in meeting the needs of patients and their families.
- Relayed urgent concerns about patients' conditions promptly to physicians and nurses.
- Managed post-surgical wound treatment, pain alleviation, and infection control.
- Administered nursing care and treatments such as obtaining vital signs, performing catheterizations, ostomy care, tracheostomy care, wound dressing changes.
Nursing Site Manager / Clinical LPN II
Community Health Of South Florida
Miami, FL
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Delivered healthcare treatments, including injections and oral medications, as directed by providers.
- Supported healthcare provider during in-office procedures such as wound care and pap smears.
- Oversaw specimen lab processes, including CLIA wave tests, HIV quick swab testing, HCG, A1C and urine dipstick.
- Worked with nurse management on monthly executive meetings for new policies and procedures.
- Addressed concerning patient issues promptly.
- Prepared facility and staff for clinical inspections by the Joint Commission.
- Ensured patients followed continuing medical care.
- Managed team of medical assistants and front desk receptionist.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing
Miami, FL03-2011
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12-2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College School of Nursing
Orlando, FLSkills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Patient Documentation
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Medication administration
- Triage management
- Pre-operative care coordination
- Post-operative care coordination
- Clinical judgment
- Nursing management
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- BLS Certification
- IV therapy Certification
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Orlando Health Neurosurgery
06.2023 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Orlando Health Neurosurgery
01.2021 - 03.2023
LPN
Orlando Health Neurosurgery
11.2019 - 12.2020
Assistant Director of Nursing -Long Term Care
Sunny Vista Living Center
04.2018 - 10.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Sunny Vista Living Center
09.2016 - 04.2018
Nursing Site Manager / Clinical LPN II
Community Health Of South Florida
10.2015 - 09.2016
LPN - Nursing
Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College School of Nursing
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