Richelle L. Thomas
Lakeside,CA
Summary
Nursing professional with over 30 years of diverse experience in various healthcare settings, including emergency rooms, outpatient clinics, and inpatient rehabilitation. Holds an MSN/Ed from the University of Phoenix, with a proven track record in clinical coordination, education, and infection control. Demonstrates strong leadership skills through the development and implementation of educational programs and staff competency evaluations. Committed to advancing nursing practice and enhancing patient care through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Instructor LVN Program
Concorde Career College
San Diego, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Served as primary instructor for Theory Fundamentals, Med Surge 1, Med Surge 2, and Leadership courses.
- Organized remote broadcasting operations, ensuring optimal facilities, equipment, and personnel.
- Arranged fundraisers to secure essential funds for station operations.
- Prepared financial statements and reports on program activities for management review.
- Delegated tasks to staff and volunteers during events and daily operations.
- Facilitated collaboration between news and programming departments to achieve broadcasting goals.
- Conducted research and participated in grant development efforts to support program innovations.
- Produced and edited copy material for broadcasting, enhancing content quality.
Progressive Care Nurse. SRN Full time
Sharp Healthcare
San Diego, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Cross-trained to cover other departments during leaves of absence or when coverage was short for special assignments.
- Conducted intake assessments to gather comprehensive case histories from patients and families.
- Administered medications, monitored responses, and documented patient conditions meticulously.
- Maintained thorough documentation in electronic medical records to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
- Created and evaluated patient care plans in collaboration with the medical team.
- Trained new RNs on hospital policies, best practices, and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by respecting their rights and values throughout care process.
- Monitored post-surgery patients, providing home care strategies and addressing concerns.
- Oversaw admission and discharge processes, ensuring efficient coordination of related paperwork.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Mountain View Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted probationary and annual performance evaluations for nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families about conditions, treatments, and at-home care.
- Collaborated with physicians during rounds to coordinate diagnostic assessments for patient care.
- Mentored nursing staff, addressing concerns and providing professional guidance.
- Implemented OSHA and WISHA biohazard safety training programs for improved staff compliance.
- Supervised hiring, training, and development of nursing personnel to ensure high standards.
- Successfully recruited LPNs and RNs in a competitive market to strengthen nursing team.
- Identified and addressed physical, emotional, and social needs of patients during daily planning.
Registered Nurse
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Stroke tele PCU (per diem work)
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- I acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Nurse Educator Infection Control Practitioner
Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute
Escondido, CA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify infection sources, educating healthcare personnel on control measures.
- Analyzed hospital infection trends, interpreting surveillance data to develop risk reduction strategies.
- Created and implemented improved procedures for infection control across healthcare settings.
- Maintained rigorous data collection, reporting, and quality control throughout investigations.
- Consulted with local and state health departments regarding infectious cases and interventions.
- Collaborated with health department, industry experts, and physicians to enhance public health standards.
- Conducted renovation inspections to ensure compliance with health requirements and assess safety issues.
- Developed educational programs for hospital personnel and families to increase infection awareness.
Nurse Educator
Kindred Hospital
San Diego, CA
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to control specific disease entities and support quality initiatives.
- Oversaw public health statistical analysis, health care planning and surveillance systems.
- Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.
- Utilized graphic tools to present quality performance improvement projects.
- Monitored procedures for hospital staff regarding sterilization, disinfection and decontamination of personnel, instruments and equipment.
- Trained staff on strategies for preventing outbreaks and procedural complications.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify and fill staff knowledge gaps.
- Assessed patient care systems for areas of inefficiency and suggested solutions and consequential adjustments to nurse's curriculum.
- Participated in planning, implementing and evaluating assigned courses for continued development of nursing curriculum.
- Helped staff achieve patient care goals and outcome standards by implementing regular training courses.
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
- Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
- Contributed professional feedback to student inquiries in class, online or during established consultation hours.
- Helped students make optimal educational and career choices to maximize learning and long-term vocational benefits.
- Liaised with patients and families regarding treatment and prognosis.
- Trained medical center staff and local EMTs on ACLS and PALS techniques and principles.
- Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
- Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education.
- Co-implemented newly established standards to direct patient care staff and provided educational opportunities to advance staff development.
- Maintained detailed records of training activities and staff progress against targets.
- Assessed new nursing staff with fair and consistent evaluation tools to determine knowledge and quality of care delivery.
- Planned and implemented extra-curricular educational programs such as workshops or lectures that address special topics.
- Maintained current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance and student academic progress.
- Delivered industry-leading educational experiences by integrating theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles and expertise in clinical nursing.
- Instructed courses in nursing to meet educational requirements stated in credit course outline and board of registered nursing regulations.
- Supplied each student with syllabus complying with course requirements, attendance requirements and related course procedures.
- Engaged in student academic advisement to support success of students on campus and beyond.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Procured knowledge of national and local trends in nursing practices to successfully integrate into learning activities.
- Developed curriculum and competency tools by evaluating educational needs of trainees and researching trends in clinical instruction.
- Rolled out newly established standards to direct patient care staff and provided educational opportunities to promote the development of staff members.
- Enhanced training delivery by incorporating new technologies and techniques alongside proven methods.
- Assisted in recruitment of students for nursing program by admission policies and procedures, increasing enrollment by 75%.
- Performed equipment demonstrations covering tools and provided operational guidance.
Instructor of Associate’s Degree Nursing Program
Brightwood College
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted interviews with notable guests to create engaging broadcast segments.
- Developed lesson plans tailored for diverse student groups in vocational training.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to cultivate a positive learning environment.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance teaching and learning activities.
- Organized workshops and events to boost student engagement and community involvement.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and academic progress consistently.
registered nurse
Nightingale Travel Nursing
San Diego, CA
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Current duties all duties of a, in an acute care hospital setting, along with mentoring new students and orienting new hire
- This current hospital with this travel assignment is very heavy with stroke, prep for open heart surgery, and high acuity patient population
- All performed with confidence and companionate care taken for the total patient population.
Education
Masters - Science Nursing/Education
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CA04.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CA04.2017
Associate Degree - Nursing
Grossmont College School of Nursing
San Diego, CA06.2010
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Quality assessment
- Team collaboration
- Service recovery strategies
- Nursing strategy implementation
- Staff recruitment and training
- Conflict resolution
- Performance management
- Staff scheduling and labor management
- Inventory control and supply management
Certification
- Registered Nurse - 2010-current
- Medsurg-BC
- PCCN (studying for now)
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
References
References Available Upon Request
Hobbies and Interests
Advancing my career as a nurse leader with a company that supports the wellness of our community.
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau Member
- Board Certified Medical Surgical
- NIHSS
- Approved by the BRN California for Teaching associate degree level students and Licensed Vocational level of students
Timeline
Nursing Instructor LVN Program
Concorde Career College
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Mountain View Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2023
Nurse Educator Infection Control Practitioner
Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute
01.2020 - 01.2021
Progressive Care Nurse. SRN Full time
Sharp Healthcare
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sharp Memorial Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2022
Nurse Educator
Kindred Hospital
12.2018 - 01.2021
Instructor of Associate’s Degree Nursing Program
Brightwood College
01.2018 - 01.2019
registered nurse
Nightingale Travel Nursing
01.2013 - 01.2018
Masters - Science Nursing/Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate Degree - Nursing
Grossmont College School of Nursing
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