Rena Thomas
Newport News,VA
Summary
Experienced Unit Manager with a strong background in nursing operations, staff supervision, care plan coordination, and regulatory compliance. Known for maintaining workflow, supporting quality resident care, and keeping units survey-ready.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Manager
Hampton Health and Rehab
Hampton, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Facilitated daily nursing operations at Hampton Health and Rehab Unit to ensure quality resident care.
- Managed shift assignments and staff coverage to keep unit workflow on track.
- Supervised shift assignments and staff coverage for unit workflows.
- Monitored medication and treatment processes across the rehab unit.
- Monitored and ensured adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding residents and staff., safety checks, and state survey readiness.
- Communicated resident status updates with families and interdisciplinary teams.
- Resolved staff concerns and unit issues promptly to maintain a positive work environment.
- Provided guidance, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Mentored nursing staff and set unit goals and standards.
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates.
- Ensured that the unit was compliant with safety standards and protocols set by the organization.
- Resolved complex customer service issues in a timely manner.
Unit Manager
Regency Health and Rehabilitation Center
Yorktown, Virginia
11.2018 - 05.2023
- Managed daily nursing operations across inpatient unit workflows and patient care priorities.
- Supervised nursing staff scheduling, assignments, and shift coverage for healthcare facility needs.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary communication between doctors, allied health staff, and bedside nurses.
- Supported staff performance through coaching, feedback, and clinical guidance on unit procedures.
- Resolved unit issues, patient concerns, and staffing conflicts in fast-paced clinical settings.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Newport News, VA05-2025
Skills
- Nursing management
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Regulatory compliance
- Care coordination
- Patient coordination
- Staff scheduling
- Staff supervision
- Staff onboarding
- Unit operations
- Solutions development
- Team management
- Leadership messaging
- Dispute mediation
- Critical thinking
- Employee retention
- Delegation
- Electronic charting skills
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR
Certification
- RN Board of Nursing 2025
LPN Board of Nursing 2018
CPR Certified 2026
Timeline
Unit Manager
Hampton Health and Rehab
05.2023 - Current
Unit Manager
Regency Health and Rehabilitation Center
11.2018 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ECPI University