Rebekah Thomas
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tampa,FL
Summary
Well-qualified, committed and dedicated medical professional with 8+ years of experience and background in clinical, home health, corrections, school health, pediatrics, acute/urgent care and general family practice environments. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities, with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Analytical and strategic LPN with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go the extra mile to meet expectations. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Licensed and certified in the state of Florida, as well as all NLC affiliated states.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Riverview Elementary
02.2019 - 11.2022
- Administer scheduled medications (PO, SQ, topical and inhalation)
- Utilize SNAP charting program (HCPS eMAR and charting program)
- Responsible for assessing patients in accurate and timely manner
- Report to scene of emergency situations such as seizures, diabetic related concerns, bodily injuries and illnesses, in timely manner
- Responsible for assessing and logging daily, scheduled procedures such as blood glucose checks, routine, BP, carbohydrate count, etc
- Correctly and accurately give reports and information to emergency personnel and parents if/when needed
- Responsible for educating and accurately instructing patients on preventative and relief measures if/ when needed
- Placement of clean, intermittent straight catheterization, measuring urinary output and monitoring changes in urine and genital area
- Accurately and thoroughly performed incidents reports and 911 logs
- Accurate calculations of carbohydrate count along with sliding scale ranges to properly dose diabetic students, with and without Dexcom meter and/or automatic insulin pumps
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of 600+ students and faculty
- Performed health screening for students by conducting vision screenings, ht/wt checks and BMI annually, and as needed for student testing and evaluation purposes
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Urgent Care Nurse
Florida Medical Clinic
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Perform EKG's, ear lavage/irrigations, wound cultures, nasal swabbing for flu and Covid-19 (nasopharyngeal as well as oropharyngeal for Covid-19) strep swabbing
- Assist physicians with procedures such as: vaginal examinations, sports, DOH and immigration physicals, wound care (stitches, applying steri-strips and liquid stitches, suture removal)
- Administer vaccines, IM, PO, intradermal, topical meds, etc
- Conduct rapid Covid-19 testing, as well as PCR Cavie-19 send out testing through both LabCorp and Quest Diagnostics
- Phlebotomy for send outs and in house lab
- Responsible for taking and recording vitals, electronic charting, TB admin and skin readings, patient education and patient triage, ordering and reading labs
- Trained in and abide by correct and proper PPE donning methods, safe handling and discarding of biohazard waste material and sharps
- Perform urine dip and culturing
- Fit patients for temporary assistive devices such as: boots, crutches, braces, splints and slings, due to injury
- Managed patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
- Executed nursing interventions by collaborating with interprofessional team to incorporate standards of care, practice and patient outcomes.
- Liaised with physicians on discharge plans and created outpatient instructions for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Home Health Nurse (Adult-Geriatric Care)
Bayada Home Health
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Wound care
- Bowel care
- Utilize Hoyer Lift
- Utilize care connect charting system
- Transport clients via personal vehicles
- Measuring/monitoring of urinary, fluid and dietary I&O
- Assist clients with ADL's (e.g dressing, showering, feeding, routine hygiene care, etc.)
- Perform essential vitals per shift as scheduled
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Registered Nurse and/or physician.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Cooked and prepared appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks (mindful of special, specific diets, allergies, intolerance and/or restrictions) per schedule
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and care administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Corrections Nurse
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Take and document all patient history and vital signs (digital & manual), assist with examinations and/ or treatments, and report all changes in patients' conditions
- Safely and properly perform variety of wound care treatments such as: diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, injury wounds, surgical sites, etc
- Responsible for assessments and/or treatments of detoxing patients, or those suffering from withdrawal
- Perform basic laboratory tasks such as urine dip, pregnancy tests, sputum collection for TB rule out, glucose check, etc
- Administer and document medications
- Collect samples, specimens, and cultures as requested by Provider order
- Assist with daily triage/sick call, minor medical/surgical procedures, and transcribe all therapeutic orders generated by Providers
- Initiate and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures
- Responsible for properly and accurately recording and charting patient information (vitals, health status, condition, etc.) into eMAR and personal chart
- Work cohesively with HSA, DON and RN(s) in coordination of healthcare delivery system
- Notify critical information to next level of management that may have negative impact on client and/or vendor relations or patient care
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current signs and symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Cared for patients in 50-150+ bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Identified detox and drug/alcohol withdrawal conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
LPN Team Lead
Tampa Family Health Center
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Responsible for overseeing patient/clinic flow and delegating tasks/duties to staff accordingly
- Responsible for verbally authorizing the discontinuation and/or refills of patient medications to pharmacy if/when needed; per provider's request
- Telephonic communication with pharmacies, physicians and patients
- Use and understanding of ICD and Diagnostic codes for pharmaceutical and insurance purposes
- Supply Utilization
- Quality Assurance
- Accurately and thoroughly performed incidents reports
- Responsible for coordinating and performing mock safety drills (code pink, blue and red) with staff on a quarterly basis
- Responsible for coordinating and leading monthly staff meetings
- Administered medication through various routes, for example subcutaneous (SQ), intramuscular (IM), by mouth (PO), and sublingual
- Experienced in administering pediatric as well as adult vaccines, IM birth control, insulin, nebulizer breathing treatments and intradermal placement (and reading) of PPD's
- Performed required VFC program data logging and uploading data to Florida Shots on a bi-weekly basis
- Responsible for monthly inventory of medication (floor stock as well as VFC program) and medical equipment/supplies
- Cleaned and dressed mild-moderate wounds such as skin tears, MRSA wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, etc.
- Responsible for scheduling the delivery of medication through special programs such as Hillsborough County (AZ&ME)
- Performed clinical duties such as: throat swabs, cultures, EKG's, pregnancy tests, urine dip tests, finger sticks, blood glucose monitoring, hemoglobin checks, etc.
- Certified training in compliance with HIPPA and OSHA
- Administered o2 via nasal cannula through both oxygen tank as well as oxygen concentrator
- Responsible for patient and family teaching and education
- Scanned patient documentation into chart under the appropriate category, i.e X-ray/ultrasound results, consent forms, hospital records, physical forms and etc
- Responsible for electronically documenting and charting patient's requests such as referral requests, medication requests, lab results, status and completion of FMLA forms, etc., and ensuring that providers receive requests in a timely manner
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided physician ordered treatments and assisted with clinical outpatient procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Inbound and outbound phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Cared for over 70+ pediatric and family practice patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Collaborated with 3-5 providers; PA, ARNP, MD, DMD, etc. to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Home Health Nurse (Pediatric Care)
Abundant Life Home Health Agency
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Responsible for G-Tube and Mic-key/mini button care
- Responsible for special needs pediatric care
- Administered medications via varies routes
- Monitored and measured vitals of patients (BP, Temp, pulse, etc.)
- Performed electronic as well as paper charting
- Experienced working with oxygen equipment via nasal cannula
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assisted and observed providers with delivering in-home, daily and scheduled therapy: OT, PT and Speech
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Greeting guests and answering any questions and addressing all concerns
- Taking food/beverage orders and delivering items in timely manner
- Expedited and Prepped food to make sure all orders were complete
- Responsible for light stocking duties
Hostess / Room Service
Hilton
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Responsible for making, verifying, and canceling reservations
- Arranged tables for parties, greeted guests, and seated guests
- Responsible for taking room service orders and ensuring prompt and complete delivery
- Performed bussing duties when needed
- Assisted with expediting food to ensure shift ran smoothly
- Set up, collected, and cleaned room service trays
- Responsible for end of shift reconciliations
Medical Secretary
All Children's Hospital
06.2012 - 10.2012
- Responsible for checking patients in and out
- Responsible for scheduling, verifying, and canceling appointments
- Organized and kept patient charts up to date
- Responsible for verifying insurance
- Filled out patient charts in appropriate area and order
- Responsible for collecting payments
- Responsible for scheduling labs and taking drug inventory
- Performed office duties such as: faxing, copying, printing, and data entry
- Performed weekly cleaning duties
- Responsible for end of shift financials
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
06.2014
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance
- Supply Utilization
- Experienced in providing nursing care for all stages of life
- Patient Scheduling
- Insurance Verification
- Office duties; including, but not limited to: Faxing, Copying, Printing, Data Entry
- Certified training in compliance with HIPPA and OSHA
- Familiarity with VFC program and Florida shots system
- Familiarity in working with charting systems such as: Intergy EHR and POMIS, Athena, Paper Charting, ERSP, Citrix, Matrix, Point Click Care, TechCare, SNAP
- MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- School Health Surveys
- Student Health Evaluation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Health Information Access
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Clear Patient Communication
- Child Health Education
- Family Education
- NLC State Licensed
- Documentation And Reporting
- Pre-Authorizations
- Patient Care Plans
- Acute Care Expertise
- Discharge Planning Coordination
- Health Care System
Certification
First Aid Certification
BLS Certification
CPR Certification
I.V. certified
Up-to-date with all CEU's required for practicing in state of Florida
Multi-state licensure/NLC
Timeline
Urgent Care Nurse - Florida Medical Clinic
12.2019 - 01.2022
Home Health Nurse (Adult-Geriatric Care) - Bayada Home Health
03.2019 - 05.2021
School Nurse - Riverview Elementary
02.2019 - 11.2022
Corrections Nurse - Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
07.2017 - 01.2019
LPN Team Lead - Tampa Family Health Center
04.2016 - 07.2017
Home Health Nurse (Pediatric Care) - Abundant Life Home Health Agency
10.2014 - 04.2016
Server - Buffalo Wild Wings
06.2014 - 10.2014
Hostess / Room Service - Hilton
09.2013 - 07.2014
Medical Secretary - All Children's Hospital
06.2012 - 10.2012
Pinellas Technical Education Center - , Licensed Practical Nursing
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