Olivia Thomas
Olive Branch,MS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
2022.07 - Current
- Serve as a registered nurse on the Oncology/ Hematology Pediatric floor
- Serving a population from newborn to 24 years old
- Working collaboratively with nurses, nurse practitioners, physician and the research team to provide the best care to the pediatric population
- Implementing protocols, and participating in research studies and clinical trials
- Assessing participants, monitoring reactions, consenting for trials, advocating for patients during trials and collecting data for further research.
Registered Nurse
The Shot Nurse
2021.07 - Current
- Serve as a registered nurse in a vaccine clinic
- Providing convenient wellness services that prevent disease and help improve patient quality of life
- Providing services such as wellness shots and education, immunizations for work, school travel and everyday health, lab work, men’s testosterone replacement, travel education, and COVID-Vaccinations/Education.
Registered Nurse
Tri-Star Summit
2020.07 - 2021.07
- Serve as a registered nurse on the medical surgical unit
- Providing care in a 33-bed unit with a patient population preoperative, postoperative, overflow, pediatric and Covid-19
- Participating in hospital performance activities to improve safety and patient outcomes
- Working closely with all healthcare providers to facilitate and coordinate quality patient care
- Performing all required clinical skills by hospital policy to provide safe patient care, while assessing, developing, and implementing comprehensive plan of care though a multi-disciplinary team.
Nurse Intern
Tri-Star Summit
2019.10 - 2020.06
- Serve as a team member providing patient care on the Pediatric Medical Surgical unit
- Providing care in a 33-bed unit helping to provide excellent patient care while maintaining facility standards
- Providing assistance with mobility, ADL’s, providing proper therapeutic communication and interventions to resolve conflicts
- Maintaining strict hygiene standards and implementing patient interventions within my scope pf practice.
Nurse Intern
Tri-Star Centennial
2019.07 - 2019.10
- Serve as a team member providing patient care on the Neuro/Medical Surgical unit
- Providing care in a 28-bed unit helping to provide excellent patient care while maintaining facility standards.
Health Coach
Sharecare Inc.
2015.01 - 2019.07
- Part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for improving both individual health and wellness, and overall health of the client's population
- Responsible for coaching clients and provide information to reduce or eliminate high-risk behaviors
- Coordinate care for clients with services of other health professionals such as Nurses and pharmacists.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
South College
Nashville, TN01.2019
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration -
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN01.2015
Skills
- Patient-oriented
- CPR and BLS certified
- Interpersonal skills
- APHON Certified
- Leadership Training
- Clinical training
- Organization and planning
- Trained Motivational Interviewer
- Vaccinator certified
- Yellow Fever certified
- Vaccine Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Screening
- Care Planning
- ADL Assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Management
- Data Collection
- Family Advocacy
- Newborn Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Diabetes Management
- High Level of Autonomy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Medication Administration
- Disease Prevention and Intervention Specialist
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Infection Control Measures
Activities
Volunteer Experience- Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps (2018) Medical Support
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- APHON Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
2022.07 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Shot Nurse
2021.07 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tri-Star Summit
2020.07 - 2021.07
Nurse Intern
Tri-Star Summit
2019.10 - 2020.06
Nurse Intern
Tri-Star Centennial
2019.07 - 2019.10
Health Coach
Sharecare Inc.
2015.01 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
South College
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration -
Middle Tennessee State University
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- APHON Certification
- BLS Certification
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