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Tamra Thompson

Perryville,KY

Summary

Empathetic Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 17 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Addiction Nurse Practitioner

University of Kentucky Hospital
09.2022 - Current
  • Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support for individuals with complex addiction and substance health related conditions in the inpatient and outpatient setting
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
  • Provide education regarding illness and prognosis to assist with clarification of patient and family goals of care and support development of a comprehensive care plan
  • Work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to administer team of professionals to administer the best care for those patients that need not only medical therapy but behavioral services as well.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner PRN Provider

Fast Pace Health
04.2022 - Current
  • Order, perform and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, as well as responsibly prescribe medications and educate patients on continued treatment and care of acute and chronic conditions
  • Perform therapeutic procedures including but not limited to I&D, splinting, suturing, managing infection and wound care
  • Analyze and interpret patient’s histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnose
  • Ensure accurate completion of patient charts in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate daily
  • Lead clinic staff in behaviors, actions, and attitude in delivering excellent patient care
  • Provide guidance as necessary to ensure quality professional services and patient satisfaction
  • Maintain behavior that is compliant with Federal and State regulations, guidelines and requirements including working knowledge of all health information management issues such as HIPAA.
  • Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
  • Executed nursing interventions by collaborating with interprofessional team to incorporate standards of care, practice and patient outcomes.
  • Managed patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Addiction Nurse Practitioner

Spero Health
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support for individuals with complex addiction and substance health related conditions
  • Complete full and appropriate documentation to support and professional billing services for up to 40 patients per day.
  • Provide education regarding illness and prognosis to assist with clarification of patient and family goals of care and support development of a comprehensive care plan
  • Interpreting test results to diagnose any health issues and provide feedback to patients
  • Work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to administer team of professionals to administer the best care for those patients that need not only medical therapy but behavioral services as well.

Family Nurse Practitioner/Addiction Medicine

Federal Bureau of Prisons
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Obtain detailed health histories, perform advanced physical exams, order, and interpret labs and diagnostic tests, and make complex diagnoses
  • MAT evaluations including assessment, diagnostic testing, and management of MAT medications
  • Develop a course of treatment in accordance with state laws
  • Perform advanced interventions such as joint injection, incision & drainage, toenail removal and suturing
  • Educate patients about disease management and treatments including medication management
  • Women’s preventative health including breast exam and pap smears.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
  • Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
  • Participated in healthcare committees to promote quality improvement initiatives.
  • Assisted in development of clinical protocols and standards of care.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.

Family Nurse Practitioner, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery

Baptist Health
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Obtain detailed health histories, perform advanced physical exams, order, and interpret labs and diagnostic tests, and make complex diagnoses
  • Develop a course of treatment in accordance with state laws
  • Perform advanced interventions such as chest tube management, surgical incision debridement, wound care, and sutures
  • Educate patient and families about disease management and treatments including medication management.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.

Family Nurse Practitioner, Rheumatology

Lake Cumberland Rheumatology
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Obtain detailed health histories, perform advanced physical exams, order, and interpret labs and diagnostic tests, and make complex diagnoses
  • Develop a course of treatment in accordance with state laws
  • Perform advanced interventions such as joint injection, aspiration, and ultrasound
  • Educate patient and families about disease management and treatments including medication management.
  • Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Administered biologic infusions and performed other preventive health measures.

Registered Nurse, Medical/Cardiac Telemetry

Baptist Health Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Manage patients’ direct care including assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation, education, and evaluation of nursing therapies
  • Provision of rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the initial phase of illness, through those needing intensive nursing services in the medical/cardiac telemetry progressive health unit.

Registered Nurse, Universal Health

University of Kentucky Hospital
11.2016 - 06.2017
  • Manage patients’ direct care including assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation, education, and evaluation of nursing therapies
  • Provision of rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the initial phase of illness, through those needing intensive nursing services in the medical/pulmonary progressive health unit.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Services

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 11.2016
  • Manage patients’ direct care including assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation, education, and evaluation of nursing therapies
  • Provision of rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the initial phase of illness, trauma, or other life-threatening situations.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Services

Baptist Health Richmond
07.2016 - 09.2016
  • Manage patients’ direct care including assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation, education, and evaluation of nursing therapies
  • Provision of rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the initial phase of illness, trauma, or other life-threatening situations.

Registered Nurse / Clinical House Coordinator

Department of Justice, Federal Medical Center
12.2011 - 07.2016
  • Manage patients’ direct care including assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation, education, and evaluation of nursing therapies
  • Compound nurse duties - triage and assessment during medical emergencies after hours/weekends
  • Special Housing Unit rounds and direct care
  • Intake assessments including tuberculosis screening
  • Acting Nurse Supervisor as needed to supplement staffing
  • Conducted staff education, including mentorship and preceptorship of new nurses/graduates.

Registered Nurse

Department of Justice, AUSP Thomson (AdMax Security Level)
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Selected as the first nurse at AUSP Thomson to participate in the activation of this new institution
  • Wrote all healthcare policy, procedures, and supplements specific to Thomson
  • Initiated the local Employee Health program, maintaining all employ health files, vaccination, and TB screening requirements
  • Crisis Support Team member, Improving Organization Performance Committee member, and Affirmative Employment Recruiter for both AUSP Thomson and the BOP Mid-Atlantic Region
  • Staff educator during element training and Introduction to Correctional Techniques
  • Completed data analysis for registered nurse salaries working collaboratively with local hospitals to work toward the establishment of a locality pay incentive for clinical nurses at AUSP Thomson
  • Continued participation on Policy workgroup and National Program Statement as detailed below.

Registered Nurse

Department of Justice, Federal Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Manage patients’ direct care including assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation, education, and evaluation of nursing therapies
  • Compound nurse duties - triage and assessment during medical emergencies after hours/weekends
  • Special Housing Unit rounds and direct care
  • Intake assessments including tuberculosis screening
  • Acting Nurse Supervisor as needed to supplement staffing
  • Conducted staff education, including mentorship and preceptorship of new nurses/graduates
  • Participated in the Policy Workgroup which developed the standardized BOP national Urgent/Emergent/Sick Call Protocols
  • Participated in the National Program Statement for nursing committee developing a national program statement for nursing services in the BOP
  • Authored End of Life Care statement.

Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse Telemetry

Central Baptist Hospital
03.2010 - 12.2011
  • Abbreviated duties: Managed cardiac ICU patient care, determined staffing needs, completed shift reports, precepted new hires and students.

Clinical Team Leader

Lexington Cardiology Consultants
02.2008 - 03.2010
  • Abbreviated duties: Managed patient care of Coumadin clinic, scheduling, supervision of nine employees, and clinic operations
  • Trained inexperienced staff
  • Coordinated staff and policy development.
  • Fostered staff development and competency through supervision, coaching, trainings and team meetings.
  • Produced therapeutic interventions and documentation to meet regulatory standards and contractual requirements.

Registered Nurse Emergency / Trauma

University of Kentucky Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center)
02.2006 - 02.2008
  • Abbreviated duties: Management of ED patient triaging and care
  • Familiarity with wide range of clinical interventions, equipment, and stabilization procedures.

Education

Doctorate of Nursing - Nursing

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
11.2023

Master of Science, Nursing: Primary Care Nursing focus - Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
12.2017

Bachelor of Science, Nursing - Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
12.2012

Associate Degree, Nursing - Nursing

Midway College
Midway, KY
12.2005

Skills

  • 2022 BLS Certification
  • 2022 ACLS Certification
  • 2018 DEA Certification
  • 2015 Affirmative Action Committee Training
  • Addiction Treatment
  • 2015 Quality improvement training
  • 2015 FEMA 100, 200, 700, 800
  • 2015 ICS 300
  • 2015 Crisis Support Training, Basic Certified
  • Geriatric Treatment
  • Laceration Repair
  • Patient Examination
  • Direct Patient Care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 1108497, 10/31/2023
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 3012439, 10/31/2023
  • Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, F06180149, 06/03/2028

Leadership Honors

  • 2015 Certificate of Appreciation from RADM M. Dunwoody (3 total certificates in 2015)
  • 2014 Leadership Training (year-long program)
  • 2005 Central Baptist Leadership Award
  • 2005 Excellence in Writing Award

Timeline

Addiction Nurse Practitioner

University of Kentucky Hospital
09.2022 - Current

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner PRN Provider

Fast Pace Health
04.2022 - Current

Addiction Nurse Practitioner

Spero Health
04.2022 - 09.2022

Family Nurse Practitioner/Addiction Medicine

Federal Bureau of Prisons
09.2020 - 04.2022

Family Nurse Practitioner, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery

Baptist Health
10.2019 - 09.2020

Family Nurse Practitioner, Rheumatology

Lake Cumberland Rheumatology
09.2018 - 10.2019

Registered Nurse, Medical/Cardiac Telemetry

Baptist Health Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2018

Registered Nurse, Universal Health

University of Kentucky Hospital
11.2016 - 06.2017

Registered Nurse, Emergency Services

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 11.2016

Registered Nurse, Emergency Services

Baptist Health Richmond
07.2016 - 09.2016

Registered Nurse

Department of Justice, AUSP Thomson (AdMax Security Level)
01.2014 - 01.2015

Registered Nurse / Clinical House Coordinator

Department of Justice, Federal Medical Center
12.2011 - 07.2016

Registered Nurse

Department of Justice, Federal Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2014

Staff Nurse / Charge Nurse Telemetry

Central Baptist Hospital
03.2010 - 12.2011

Clinical Team Leader

Lexington Cardiology Consultants
02.2008 - 03.2010

Registered Nurse Emergency / Trauma

University of Kentucky Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center)
02.2006 - 02.2008

Doctorate of Nursing - Nursing

Northern Kentucky University

Master of Science, Nursing: Primary Care Nursing focus - Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science, Nursing - Nursing

Indiana Wesleyan University

Associate Degree, Nursing - Nursing

Midway College

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