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Tandi Thomas

Summary

Professional and compassionate Hospice Nurse able to provide quality palliative care to patients as part of end-of-life treatment within private homes, long term care, and assisted living facilities. Thorough understanding of major terminal diseases and medical terminologies. Detail oriented with a proven record of caring for patients and their families. Dedicated to providing each patient with a personalized care plan based on their individual needs.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Case Manager

Humanity Hospice
01.2019 - Current


  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on disease progression and treatment plan.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment options.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

RN

St Anthony Hospital- 10th Floor Oncology
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

RN Case Manager

Faith Hospice
07.2006 - 12.2017

*Managed a weekly caseload of patients within 60 mile radius.

*Assessed each patient for physical and emotional needs.

*Educated families, caregivers and others in wound care, patient comfort, personal care and medication administration for higher quality of family autonomy.

*Provided daily updates to ensure consistent and appropriate care.


RN

Unity North Hospital- ER
05.2004 - 07.2006
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Seminole State College
Seminole, Ok
05.2004

Skills

  • Healthcare regulations
  • Care Coordination
  • Clinical assessment
  • Medication Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Discharge Planning
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Palliative Care
  • Community Resources

Certification

  • Licensed RN in Oklahoma for over 20 years
  • CPR certified
  • Wound Care
  • Palliative Care


Timeline

RN Case Manager

Humanity Hospice
01.2019 - Current

RN

St Anthony Hospital- 10th Floor Oncology
08.2018 - 12.2018

RN Case Manager

Faith Hospice
07.2006 - 12.2017

RN

Unity North Hospital- ER
05.2004 - 07.2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

Seminole State College
  • Licensed RN in Oklahoma for over 20 years
  • CPR certified
  • Wound Care
  • Palliative Care


Tandi Thomas