Patricia Thompson
Hernando
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in perioperative and critical care settings. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure optimal patient outcomes. Adept at managing pre- and post-operative care, critical care interventions, and patient education.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Hamilton Eye Institute Surgery Center
10.2020 - Current
- Provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients, ensuring safe recovery from sedation and anesthesia
- Monitor vital signs, assess pain levels, and administer necessary medications
- Educate patients and families on post-operative care and discharge instructions
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
Pre/Post-Operative Nurse
Straith Hospital
11.2015 - 03.2020
- Prepared patients for same-day surgical procedures, including IV initiation and pre-op medication administration
- Ensured accurate documentation and effective communication with physicians and surgical teams
- Monitored post-operative recovery, identifying and addressing complications as needed
- Provided comprehensive discharge education to patients and their families
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
Garden City Hospital
05.2006 - 05.2017
- Delivered specialized care to patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures
- Assisted with patient education, moderate sedation management, and surgical circulating
- Coordinated with physicians and technical staff to optimize procedural success and patient safety
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Garden City Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided pre- and post-procedure care for radiological interventions
- Managed moderate sedation and ensured adherence to sterile techniques for PICC line placements
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Garden City Hospital
09.2002 - 05.2006
- Provided critical care to acutely ill patients, including ventilator management and invasive monitoring
- Administered vasoactive medications and adhered to ACLS protocols
- Led multidisciplinary rounds and supervised nursing assistants
CVICU Registered Nurse
Methodist Health System
07.2000 - 09.2002
- Managed post-operative cardiac patients, including ventilator weaning and IABP management
- Administered hemodynamic monitoring and provided patient education for families
Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
Regional Medical Center
12.1999 - 07.2000
- Provided advanced trauma care in a Level 1 Trauma Center, stabilizing critically injured patients
- Managed care for patients suffering from gunshot wounds, motor vehicle accidents, and other traumatic injuries
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Community College
Senatobia, MS12.1999
Skills
- Perioperative Nursing
- PACU Nursing
- Critical Care
- ICU Experience
- Cardiac Procedures
- Interventional Radiology Procedures
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Medication Administration
- Sedation Management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Invasive Monitoring
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Michigan, Expired, 03/01/21
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Hamilton Eye Institute Surgery Center
10.2020 - Current
Pre/Post-Operative Nurse
Straith Hospital
11.2015 - 03.2020
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Garden City Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2016
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse
Garden City Hospital
05.2006 - 05.2017
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Garden City Hospital
09.2002 - 05.2006
CVICU Registered Nurse
Methodist Health System
07.2000 - 09.2002
Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
Regional Medical Center
12.1999 - 07.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Community College
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