Thomas Thornblade, Jr., BSN, RN
Mason City,IA
Summary
Compassionate clinical leader known for driving operational excellence and improving patient care delivery. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and mentoring staff to achieve high standards in clinical practice.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Leader - Surgical Services
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
Mason City, IA
02.2019 - Current
- Led interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented clinical protocols to improve patient outcomes and safety standards.
- Mentored nursing staff on best practices in clinical procedures and ethical decision-making.
- Analyzed patient feedback data to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards.
- Advocated for patient-centered care initiatives, fostering collaboration across departments for holistic support.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Ensured proper documentation of patient encounters by maintaining detailed records according to established guidelines and regulations.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with complex medical needs, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout treatment processes.
- Assisted in supervision, orientation, training, mentoring, coaching and direction of clinical staff.
- Developed and implemented new policies and procedures, promoting adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
- Managed daily operations of the surgery department, ensuring smooth functioning of all aspects of patient services from scheduling appointments to billing processes.
- Participated in continuous education programs to maintain current knowledge of industry trends and advancements in patient care techniques.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency, resulting in reduced wait times for patients.
- Assigned staff according to departmental needs and assigned coverage for staff absences.
- Kept director of surgical/perioperative services informed of activities, needs and problems.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, facilitating effective communication regarding treatment options and care decisions.
- Established strong working relationships among colleagues from various disciplines thus creating synergistic collaborations that benefited overall patient care quality.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of clinical performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the clinical setting by encouraging staff members to engage in ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Monitored and maintained clinical supplies, materials and inventory.
- Implemented and monitored infection control protocols.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center North Iowa - East Campus
Mason City, IA
07.2003 - 02.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
05-2024
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Ethical leadership
- Team management
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Task prioritization
- Quality improvements
- Infection control
- Conflict resolution
- Nursing staff supervision
- Practice standards implementation
- Practice standards evaluations
- Staff evaluation
Timeline
Clinical Leader - Surgical Services
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
02.2019 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center North Iowa - East Campus
07.2003 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing