Siri Thomas
Charlotte,North Carolina
Summary
Experienced Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner with an establish background in providing inpatient palliative and hospice services. Works closely with patients and families to provide comfort and compassionate care. Supports individuals with extensive resources and information concerning end-of-life events and expectations. Maintains strong relationships with patients and families and collaborates well with hospital staff to provide the highest level of care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Palliative Care Nurse Pracitioner
Novant Health Hospice And Palliative Care
01.2014 - Current
- Provides ongoing assessments regarding the impact of life-limiting chronic illness on a patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs
- Prescribes medications or treatments based on patient assessments and comfort needs.
- Clearly communicates diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Facilitates timely referrals to hospice
- Establishes and maintains successful relationships with patients, families and providers by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Offers listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognizes and understands specific stages of the dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Conway Medical Center
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Clearly communicated diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Facilitated timely referrals to hospice
- Provided compassionate end of life care when patients transitioned into hospice
- Worked on a multi-disciplinary palliative care team which included a fellowship trained MD, LCSW, Nurse navigator, and Chaplain, APBCC-HPC.
Nurse
Roper Hospital
09.2005 - 08.2008
- Worked on a medical surgical unit caring for patients with a variety of complex illnesses
- Performed thorough nursing assessments
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Biology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2003
Skills
Excellent communication
Compassion
Patience
Interpersonal skills
Highly trained in pain and symptom management
Skilled at assisting patients with timely transitions into hospice care
End of life symptom management
Certification
- Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner, ANCC - 2009 to current
- Nurse Practitioner, License # 5006622
- Registered Nurse, License # 267772
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2005 to current
- DEA # MT2057518
- NPI # 1851534986
Affiliations
Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Association - member since 2017
Timeline
Palliative Care Nurse Pracitioner
Novant Health Hospice And Palliative Care
01.2014 - Current
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Conway Medical Center
01.2009 - 12.2013
Nurse
Roper Hospital
09.2005 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Biology
North Carolina State University
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