Hi, I’m
Peggy Thompson
Dayton,Tn
Summary
Professionally trained job title with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Registered Nurse with 20 + years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations.
Overview
38
years of professional experience
4
Certification
Work History
Med.Solutions/University of Iowa Medical CenterIowa City , Iowa
RN, PACU Traveler
12.2024 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Medical Solutions/The Portland ClinicPortland , Oregon
Preop/PACU RN /Nurse Traveler
05.2019 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Parkridge East Medical CenterChattanooga , TN
PACU RN Staff
05.2018 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Aya Healthcare/Barnes Jewish Hospital St. Louis, Missouri
PACU RN Traveler
02.2018 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Roger Williams Medical Center/Advanced MedicalProvidence, RI
PACU RN
06.2016 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Administered postop medications as ordered by physician and monitored and documented their effectiveness.
Saint Thomas Health Midtown HospitalNashville, TN
PREOP/PACU RN Comprehensive Surgery Center
06.2011 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and disease
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
Nightingale Nurses/Sparks Medical CenterBoca Raton, FL/Fort Smith Arkansas
Preop/PACU Travel Nurse
10.2010 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Scottsdale HealthcareScottsdale, AZ
Preop RN
02.2004 - 08.2010
Job overview
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Rhea Medical CenterDayton, MN
ER RN
05.1990 - 12.2003
Job overview
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Baptist of Roane CountyRockwood, TN
ER RN
05.1987 - 05.1997
Job overview
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Education
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
1999
Skills
- Chest pain management expert
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert
- Medical laboratory procedures professional
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- High level of autonomy
- Acute care expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
- Qualified lab result evaluator
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Insulin medication assistance
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
- Problem resolution capability
- In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Tennessee
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 1990 to present
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
RN, PACU Traveler
Med.Solutions/University of Iowa Medical Center
12.2024 - 03.2025
Preop/PACU RN /Nurse Traveler
Medical Solutions/The Portland Clinic
05.2019 - 11.2024
PACU RN Staff
Parkridge East Medical Center
05.2018 - 05.2018
PACU RN Traveler
Aya Healthcare/Barnes Jewish Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2018
PACU RN
Roger Williams Medical Center/Advanced Medical
06.2016 - 09.2017
PREOP/PACU RN Comprehensive Surgery Center
Saint Thomas Health Midtown Hospital
06.2011 - 07.2015
Preop/PACU Travel Nurse
Nightingale Nurses/Sparks Medical Center
10.2010 - 05.2011
Preop RN
Scottsdale Healthcare
02.2004 - 08.2010
ER RN
Rhea Medical Center
05.1990 - 12.2003
ER RN
Baptist of Roane County
05.1987 - 05.1997
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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