Regina Thomas
Carthage,MS
Summary
I am a highly skilled nurse leader with over 14 years of experience. My job performance is evidenced by my promotion record. Some of my leadership skills are effective communication, passionate, experienced, and knowledgeable. I have experience with long term care, acute care, urgent care, hospice, dialysis, and rehabilitation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology RN
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
Jackson, MS
01.2021 - Current
- Provided clear documentation on patient's medication intake, body assessment, daily activities, and care
- Aided in wound and infection prevention
- Collaborated with healthcare team for utilization review and care planning.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and end-of-life care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members in the planning of patient care.
- Performed laboratory tests such as CBCs, INRs and PTs, urinalyses., in accordance with physician orders.
- Initiated IV access for hydration therapy or chemotherapy administration.
- Counseled patients on side effects of chemotherapy treatments and other related issues.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data and established standards of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions provided to patients.
- Participated in research studies pertaining to new cancer treatments or therapies.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary meetings involving case management decisions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Clinical Nurse
Fast Pace Health
Carthage, MS
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Performed triage, limited scope x-ray, insurance verification, referrals, and front office duties.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
- Educated staff on new clinical protocols or procedures as needed.
- Facilitated discharge planning by collaborating with social workers or case managers.
- Coordinated services between multiple departments to keep procedures and testing on track.
- Read current literature and participated in professional organizations and conferences to keep abreast of nursing developments.
- Maintained detailed records of all patient referrals, including dates of submission, status updates, and any additional information required by insurance providers.
- Researched and responded to inquiries from providers regarding pending or denied referrals in a timely manner.
- Verified insurance eligibility for referred services using online databases and contacted insurers directly when needed.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure the accuracy of referral data entered into the system.
- Communicated regularly with referring physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals regarding referral processes and requirements.
Director of Nursing
Diversicare Health Care
Carthage, MS
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Ensured appropriate staffing, managed wound care healing and prevention, maintained budget, and achieved quality assurance goals.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Organized educational programs for nurses such as seminars, lectures, workshops.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
- Advised physicians on best practices related to prescribing medications or treatments for patients under their care.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
Assistant Director of Nursing Services
Golden Living Centers
Carthage, MS
08.2011 - 09.2016
- Promoted from supervisor to assistant director of nursing
- Ensured appropriate staffing, managed wound care healing and prevention, and maintained quality assurance measures.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the nursing department.
- Monitored patient satisfaction levels through surveys and interviews.
- Created reports on patient outcomes and quality of care initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with local, state and federal regulations related to healthcare services.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care plans and concerns.
- Oversaw recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling and evaluation of nurses.
- Evaluated medical records for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Initiated projects that would improve patient safety or reduce costs associated with healthcare delivery.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Baptist Memorial Health Care
Jackson, MS
07.2009 - 08.2011
- Maintained clear documentation on patient's medication intake, body assessment, daily activities, and care
- Aided in wound and infection prevention
- Collaborated with healthcare team for utilization review and care planning
- Assessed EHR to maintain quality care and collaboration with healthcare providers/team.
Education
Master of Science - Executive Nurse
Walden University
02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University for Women
07.2020
Associate in Nursing -
Meridian Community College
05.2009
Skills
- Nursing Home
- Skilled Nursing
- Hospice Care
- Nursing (10 years)
- Management (10 years)
- Leadership (10 years)
- Utilization review (2 years)
- Dialysis patients' care (10 years)
- Documentation Review
- Infection Control Training
- Epic
- Abuse allegation investigation (10 years)
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Dialysis
- Computer literacy
- Quality assurance
- Budgeting
- Writing skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Leadership
- Clinical Resources Management
- Clinical Operations Management
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Policy Development
- Disease Control
- Discharge and Transfer Procedures
- Case Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Risk Management
Certification
- BLS Certification
- RN
Personal Information
- Title: Nurse Executive
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Oncology RN
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
01.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Fast Pace Health
10.2018 - 11.2020
Director of Nursing
Diversicare Health Care
09.2016 - 10.2017
Assistant Director of Nursing Services
Golden Living Centers
08.2011 - 09.2016
Medical Surgical Nurse
Baptist Memorial Health Care
07.2009 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Executive Nurse
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University for Women
Associate in Nursing -
Meridian Community College
- BLS Certification
- RN
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