Thomas Keenan
Nesconset,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager Chronic Pain Unit
Stony Brook University Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
T&R II Surgical Oncology
Stony Brook University Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay current on advancements in oncology treatments and nursing techniques.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects, and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate, attentive care during all phases of the cancer journey.
- Contributed to clinical research studies, collecting data to advance the field of oncology nursing.
T&R II Chronic Pain RN
Stony Brook University Medical Center
02.2011 - 08.2019
- Unit Champion for Powerchart
- Oversee medical assistant staff and coordinate daily activities
- Maintain inventory levels of stock and nonstock items through Lawson and outside vendors
- Provide technical support to the department with hardware and software issues
- Abstract and update patient charts into EMR system
- Admit patients and verify NPO, allergy, medication and pregnancy status pre-procedure
- Perform time-out on all patients prior to procedures
- Setup and operate ultrasound units for nerve block procedures
- Monitor and assess patient status during the procedure
- Setup field and procedure trays prior to beginning procedure
- Evaluate patient condition for discharge
- Review patient messages and resolve or escalate as needed.
T&R II, 18 North Surgical Progressive Care
Stony Brook University Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Assess patient to determine status using MEWS on Q4 basis
- Ensure patient safety with accurate and timely medication administration
- Provide physical and emotional care for ICR and floor patients
- Maintain central and peripheral IV access
- Teach self-care and health promoting activities
- Serve as patient advocate
- Assist in rehabilitative efforts to improve patient outcomes
- Provide patient education pertaining to current condition, discharge instructions and medications within nursing practice
- Ensure accurate reporting to following shift and medical team.
EDI Coordinator
Arrow Electronics, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Coordinate supplier implementations while maintaining priorities from the business
- Maintain project tracking database for business group resource allocation
- Resolve business issues stemming from inbound EDI transactions
- Oversee the supplier team of programmers and assign EDI transactions
- Provide a single point of access for our suppliers to resolve issues
- Troubleshoot inbound and outbound translation errors
- Create EDI interface using WebMethods Trading Networks
- Setup new accounts with GSX.
HRIS Specialist
Arrow Electronics, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Assist with employee database assimilation in corporate mergers, acquisitions and realignments
- Design standalone employee database for 43 Human Resources consultants in three business groups
- Coordinate the department software upgrade for Lawson Human Resource package
- Maintain multiple databases to track employee data (i.e
- Wages and demographic information) via Microsoft Access and Lawson Human Resources software
- Write and maintain tracking programs to comply with federal new hire regulations
- Perform long and short-term attrition analysis within multiple employee populations
- Perform daily audits to maintain data integrity of the employee database
- Perform weekly heads to dollars headcount analysis for fourteen business groups
- Build and maintain payroll audits to prevent overpayment of terminated employees
- Perform all ADHOC reporting for Corporate and field Human Resource teams
- Convert Human Resources documents for web accessibility with Dreamweaver and Fireworks.
Nursing Assistant
Southside Hospital
01.2006
- Responsible for AM/PM care on a 40 bed Med-surg unit
- Experience with heavy patient loads primarily with oncology-respiratory history
- Maintain and chart all I & O’s and vitals as needed
- Responsible for turning and positioning patients with limited mobility
- Advise Nursing staff of any changes in status, especially with skin breakdown and fall precautions.
T&R II, Chronic Pain Unit
Stony Brook University Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Assisted patients in developing coping strategies to manage their pain more effectively, leading to improved overall functioning and quality of life.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' pain levels, adjusting interventions according to individual needs and responses.
- Developed expertise in administering various types of pain medications, including opioids and non-opioid analgesics, ensuring optimal dosage for each individual patient''s needs.
- Reduced recovery times for patients through specialized nursing interventions.
- Enhanced patient education, providing them with tools to manage their pain independently at home.
Nursing Assistant 2, 18 South SICU
Stony Brook University Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsible for patient care/safety on a Surgical ICU floor
- Certified to perform Accucheck Blood Glucose testing
- Independently perform 12 Lead EKG
- Maintain 1:1 safety watch for patients with high risk profiles
- Assist with dressing changes, line placement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY01.2013
Associates in Applied Science, School of Nursing RN Program -
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY01.2008
Bachelor of Science, Professional and Liberal Studies. Emphasis in Computer Information Systems. -
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY01.1997
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Quality Improvement
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Licensed RN
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- New York State Registered Nurse, 2008.
- License Number 607161
Related Experience
- 01/01/2012, Present, Boy Scout Troop #349, Smithtown, NY, Scoutmaster.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Assistant Scoutmaster Scouts BSA
Timeline
Nurse Manager Chronic Pain Unit
Stony Brook University Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
T&R II Surgical Oncology
Stony Brook University Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2022
T&R II Chronic Pain RN
Stony Brook University Medical Center
02.2011 - 08.2019
T&R II, Chronic Pain Unit
Stony Brook University Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2020
T&R II, 18 North Surgical Progressive Care
Stony Brook University Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
Nursing Assistant
Southside Hospital
01.2006
Nursing Assistant 2, 18 South SICU
Stony Brook University Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2008
EDI Coordinator
Arrow Electronics, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2005
HRIS Specialist
Arrow Electronics, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.2002
- New York State Registered Nurse, 2008.
- License Number 607161
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stony Brook University
Associates in Applied Science, School of Nursing RN Program -
Suffolk County Community College
Bachelor of Science, Professional and Liberal Studies. Emphasis in Computer Information Systems. -
Dowling College
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