Ruth Ann Thompson
Summerville,SC
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Nurse Coordinator skilled in patient-centric care management and multidisciplinary team coordination. Delivers optimal patient outcomes while upholding professional nursing standards. Strong communicator and leader who enhances workflow efficiencies and boosts patient satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator PICU/Pediatrics
Summerville Medical Center
Summerville, SC
10.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented education programs for PICU staff to enhance clinical knowledge
- Coordinated schedule for PICU/Peds unit to ensure optimal staffing and patient care
- Achieved multiple certifications including BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP, STABLE, and ENPC to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Created orientation schedule for new employees to facilitate smooth onboarding
- Complete annual staff evaluations
- Assisted in ordering/managing supplies
- Participated in Administrative call rotation
Patient Care Coordinator PICU/Pediatrics
Summerville Medical Center
Summerville, SC
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Created orientation schedule for new employees to facilitate seamless onboarding
- Developed educational programs for PICU staff to enhance clinical competencies
- Managed scheduling for PICU/Peds unit to ensure optimal staffing and patient care
- Participated in administrative call rotation to support team operations
- Develop an orientation schedule for new employees
- Achieved BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications to provide high-quality patient care during critical situations.
RN PICU/Pediatrics
Summerville Medical Center
Summerville, SC
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Coordinated care for pediatric patients, ensuring quality and continuity for 1-4 individuals
- Educated staff on new PICU protocols, facilitating a smoother transition and improved patient care
- Oversaw nursing operations for quality care
- Facilitated collaboration among nursing staff on the Unit Practice Council to enhance patient care standards.
- Chaired Unit Practice Council
- Delivered care to patients in Nursery and Mother-Baby units
- Maintained current certifications in PALS, BLS, ACLS, NRP, and STABlE to provide high-quality patient care.
Staff RN MSICU
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
08.2008 - 04.2012
- Coordinated care for 1-2 critically ill patients, ensuring comprehensive monitoring and support during critical interventions
- Sedated patients for bedside EGDs and colonoscopies, prioritizing patient safety and comfort throughout procedures
- Managed nursing staff during shifts
- Achieved certifications in BLS, PALS, ACLS, basic EKG, and stroke response to enhance patient care capabilities.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy
Staff RN TSICU
Mcleod Regional Medical Center
Florence, SC
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Coordinated comprehensive care for 1-2 critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and timely interventions.
- Achieved certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and basic EKG to enhance emergency response skills.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
RN Interventional Radiology
Mcleod Regional Medical Center
Florence, SC
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Provided nursing care to patients in various settings
- Coordinated patient preparation for interventional radiology procedures, ensuring readiness and comfort
- Coordinated patient care during procedures, monitoring vital signs and assisting with interventions
- Coordinated patient discharge post-procedure, providing instructions for recovery and follow-up care
- Staff nurse
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and basic EKG certified
RN Pediatrics
Carolina's Hospital System
Florence, SC
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Directed patient care initiatives in charge nurse role
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care for 6 pediatric medical-surgical patients, ensuring comprehensive support and recovery.
- Engaged in strategic nursing leadership initiatives
- Obtained BLS, ACLS, PALS, and basic EKG certifications to ensure readiness for emergency situations
RN Interventional Radiology
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Provided comprehensive patient support and education during treatment
- Coordinated patient preparation for interventional procedures, ensuring readiness and comfort
- Coordinated intra-procedure patient care, monitoring vital signs and supporting procedural needs
- Coordinated post-procedure patient care, facilitating recovery and addressing any concerns
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and basic EKG certified
RN Pediatric Stepdown ICU
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Coordinated care for 1-2 critically ill children
- Coordinated comprehensive care for 1-2 critically ill children, ensuring timely interventions and support
- Achieved BLS, PALS, and basic EKG certifications to ensure readiness for critical care situations.
RN 8D Infant/Toddler Medical Surgical Unit
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Coordinated comprehensive care for 4-6 pediatric patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes
- Managed nursing operations and staff assignments
- Participated in committees focused on Infection Control, Quality Assurance, and CARE (Children's Analgesia Research and Education).
Education
BSN -
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UTADN -
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SCSkills
- Pediatric nursing
- Pediatric patient care
- Critical care management
- Patient care coordination
- Education program development
- Staff training
- Scheduling management
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Patient safety protocols
- Care plan development
- Staff development
- Clinical leadership
- Nurse leadership
- Patient education
- Unit administration
- Patient health education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution
- Evidence-based practice
- Medication administration
- Compliance monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Nursing expertise
- Admitting support
- Patient advocacy
- Performance improvement
- Nursing assignment
- Patient care
- Care planning and management
- Time management
- Adaptability to change
- Clinical documentation
- Patient confidentiality
- Healthcare technology
- Nursing leadership
- Discharge planning
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Clinical assessment
- Continuing education
- Ethical practice
- Pediatric basic trauma life support
- Physical assessment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Nursing performance assessment
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Patient and family advocacy
- Monitor vital signs
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Post-anesthesia care
- Infection control
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse -Pediatric Nurse Certification Board-#202132235
- Registered Nurse-South Carolina State Board of NursingIssued 1992#56625
Accomplishments
- Daisy award nominee 2019, 2025
Nurse of the Year nominee-2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator PICU/Pediatrics
Summerville Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator PICU/Pediatrics
Summerville Medical Center
06.2015 - 01.2018
RN PICU/Pediatrics
Summerville Medical Center
02.2012 - 06.2015
Staff RN MSICU
Medical University of South Carolina
08.2008 - 04.2012
Staff RN TSICU
Mcleod Regional Medical Center
01.2007 - 08.2008
RN Interventional Radiology
Mcleod Regional Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2007
RN Pediatrics
Carolina's Hospital System
01.2000 - 01.2003
RN Interventional Radiology
Medical University of South Carolina
01.1998 - 01.2000
RN Pediatric Stepdown ICU
Medical University of South Carolina
01.1997 - 01.1998
RN 8D Infant/Toddler Medical Surgical Unit
Medical University of South Carolina
01.1992 - 01.1997
BSN -
Western Governor's University
ADN -
Trident Technical College