SHIRLEY EVANS THORNTON
OXFORD,NC
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Quality Improvement
Southern Living for Seniors
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for direction, administration and supervision of educational growth and development of all employees
- Trained Staff in medication administration and 80 hr
- Personal care training
- Responsible for planning, coordination, development and implementation of nursing, state, and federal policies
- Monitored the overall care of the Residents.
01.2016 - Current
- Provides community base training to Assisted Living Facilities in the surrounding counties.
Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, Staff Development Coordinator, Nurse Aide Instructor
Duke Hospital, PRN
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Of 34 years, my roles have included direct care, , Supervisor, Nurse Educator for a Geriatric/Medical Psychiatric Unit, MDS Coordinator, , and Home Health Nurse Aide Supervisor
- My objective is to continue to contribute to the Community, providing education and training to adults, therefore, enhancing their job marketability
- Corvid Vaccinator
- Corvid Clinic vaccinator for the community.
Vaccinator
CVS Corvid Support, RN PRN
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Responsible for providing immunizations (COVID-19 Vaccine) to residents in various community settings.
EE Toney Rest Home
01.2016 - 01.2018
Owner/Operator
Lil Bit of Heaven Healthcare Agency
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided in-home care to home bound individuals with healthcare needs
- Organized and directed the Agency’s on-going functions
- Oversaw the work of administrative support service
- Ensured clinical records were reviewed and completed per agency policies, Abided by all state and federal guidelines
- Delegated responsibilities
- Employed and trained qualified personnel to go into the community to assist client’s with Activities of Daily Living skills
- Implemented effective budgeting and accounting system.
Community Nurse Educator
Therapeutic Alternative Inc
Randleman, NC
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided training in senior citizen centers, nursing homes, residential care homes, group homes, assisted living homes, and individuals on mental health issues that affected their specific population
- Such as, Alzheimer’s/dementia, bipolar, etc.
Supervisor of In-Home
Extending Hands Health Care Agency
Oxford, NC
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Training encompassed documentation, state and federal updates for home care, accreditation requirements, in-home aide care oversight and supervision, computer applications, OSHA regulations, Exposure Plans, Client Rights explanation and education, training and competency for aides, employee orientation, assessment completion, plan of care updates, admission records, MD orders as needed, personnel policies.
Nurse Educator, Chair
John Umstead Hospital/Central Regional Hospital, John Umstead Hospital
Butner, NC
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Position responsible for education and training staff on two (2) major units: Psychiatric Geriatric and Medical Services unit
- Responsible for training staff on all hospital policies and procedures pertaining to the area in which they worked
- Provided training on all essential equipment used
- Maintained adequate training records on each employee
- Assured that staff was competent to perform the duties under their job description; and documentation reflected care provision, accrediting agencies standards, and best practice guidelines
- Participate in and provide improvement strategies for patient care related to cardiovascular care (monitoring and telemetry), CPAP, O2 Therapy, Nebulizer, Isolation Techniques, suctioning, wound management, tube feeding, anticoagulation therapy, I Stat, Venipuncture and medical stabilization prior to transfer, or palliative care
- Served as liaison for admissions of patients from outside hospitals
- Committee, : Hospital Nurse Educators, Hospital Procedure committee, Hospital Infection Control, and Medication Errors
Nurse Clinician/MDS Coordinator
Geropsychiatry
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Responsible for coordination of care for acute/chronic patients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders and AXIS III medical disorders and medical issues
- Supervised, monitored and evaluated health care technicians and licensed practical nursed on the units that I were assigned
- Responsible for medication education and administration of meds as needed
- Assured documentation reflected care provision, accrediting agencies standards, and best practice guidelines
- Monitored, assessed, implemented changes as needed and evaluated two (2) units of ICF patients, according to state and federal guidelines, and transmitted records to receiving federal agency in a timely manner
- Medical Unit Coverage: Participate in and provide improvement strategies for patient care related to cardiovascular care (monitoring and telemetry), CPAP, O2 Therapy, Nebulizer, Isolation Techniques, suctioning, tube feeding, anticoagulation therapy and medical stabilization prior to transfer, or palliative care if needed.
Wellness Center Nurse Manager
Kittrell Job Corp Center
Kittrell, NC
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Directly supervised, instructed and evaluated the students health needs
- Responsible for developing, monitoring and maintaining educational resources
- Coordinated cooperative learning practicum for students in the health educational classes
- Supervised support staff that were employed in the clinic area
- Assisted the physicians with daily physical exams, and assisted with medication administration
- Responsible for community coordination of services for prenatal and immunosuppressed students
- Developed and coordinated medical classed for students which focused on awareness and prevention of health issues
- Provided direct care in Family Planning.
Clinical Nurse
John Umstead Hospital
Butner, NC
01.1986 - 01.1998
- Responsible for coordination of care for chronic geriatric patients diagnosed with Dementia
- Supervised, monitored and evaluated health care technicians and licensed practical nurses on the units that I were assigned
- Responsible for medication education and administration of meds as needed
- Monitored the patients’ milieu to assure a therapeutic and safe environment.
NORTH
08.2015
- CAROLINA CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVALS FOR TEACHING PER DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICE REGULATION, - Medication Administration in Adult Care/Family Care homes Alzheimer’s, Hypertension, Schizophrenia, Bi- Polar Disorder, Diabetes 25- and 80-Hour Personal Care Training American Heart CPR Instructor
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
North Carolina Central University
1999
Bachelor of science - Nursing
Vance- Granville Community College
1994
Associate Degree - Nursing
1986
Practical Nursing Education - undefined
Vance-Granville Community College
1983
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, Staff Development Coordinator, Nurse Aide Instructor
Duke Hospital, PRN
03.2021 - 07.2022
Vaccinator
CVS Corvid Support, RN PRN
01.2021 - 03.2021
Director of Quality Improvement
Southern Living for Seniors
01.2018 - Current
01.2016 - Current
EE Toney Rest Home
01.2016 - 01.2018
NORTH
08.2015
Owner/Operator
Lil Bit of Heaven Healthcare Agency
01.2015 - 01.2016
Community Nurse Educator
Therapeutic Alternative Inc
01.2013 - 01.2014
Supervisor of In-Home
Extending Hands Health Care Agency
01.2006 - 01.2013
Nurse Educator, Chair
John Umstead Hospital/Central Regional Hospital, John Umstead Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2012
Nurse Clinician/MDS Coordinator
Geropsychiatry
01.1999 - 01.2002
Wellness Center Nurse Manager
Kittrell Job Corp Center
01.1998 - 01.1999
Clinical Nurse
John Umstead Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1998
Master of Arts - Counseling
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of science - Nursing
Vance- Granville Community College
Associate Degree - Nursing
Practical Nursing Education - undefined
Vance-Granville Community College