Thomas Walker
Hudson
Summary
Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in strategic planning and risk management. Proven ability to enhance patient care quality and staff engagement while overseeing over 80 direct reports. Expertise in clinical judgment, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, alongside proficiency in Epic charting and conflict resolution. Committed to driving operational improvements and fostering a culture of excellence in clinical supervision.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
AdventHealth
Tarpon Springs
02.2021 - Current
- Manage a medical telemetry unit and a centralized monitoring
- Oversee 80 plus direct reports, requiring monthly touch points for feedback and engagement.
- Oversee staffing.
- Responsible for proper timekeeping and payroll.
- Ensures our team continually and consistently provides high-quality, safe care.
- Participate in strategic planning initiatives designed to improve overall operations.
- Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in accordance with organizational policy.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Reviewing risk reports, mitigating risk.
- Participating in the community event to help advocate for the organization.
- To avoid being over nurse patient I will take a patient load and provide direct patient care
Assistant Nurse Manager
AdventHealth
Tampa
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Assistant nurse manager on a 30+ bed medical-surgical, critical care, and epilepsy monitoring unit.
- 25 direct reports.
- Maintaining productivity, consistently improving patient experience, improving employee engagement, and maintaining adequate staffing to support a safe environment for patients and staff, just to name a few.
- Rotating on-call weekend.
- Responsible for assisting in the hiring and terminating of employees.
Correctional Nurse (PRN)
NaphCare Inc, FMC Butner
Tampa
01.2017 - 12.2018
- As a correctional nurse, I provided direct clinical acute care to patients at a local jail.
- I was responsible for intake assessments and infirmary care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Patients ranged from med-surgical to critically unstable.
- Excellent assessment and documentation skills were needed for this role.
Team Leader
AdventHealth
Tampa
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Led a team in a 39-bed progressive care unit. Supervised the workflow of up to ten nurses, supporting them, ensuring optimal safety and support for patients, while also providing high-level patient satisfaction.
- A team lead may have patients, but not usually. The team lead ensures all safety.
- Team leads attend biweekly meetings to ensure the most up-to-date information and direction are known and implemented in bundles.
- Managed conflict resolution within the team to maintain a positive work environment.
- Reviewed customer service surveys and implemented strategies to improve customer satisfaction ratings.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Established clear team goals aligned with company objectives, tracking progress regularly.
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Tampa
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Florida Mentor Network
Daytona Beach
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Ensured comprehensive patient care for both psychiatric and intellectually disabled individuals.
- I managed a wide variety of chronic and acute illnesses, wounds, and equipment such as G-tubes, feed pumps, indwelling catheters, etc.
- I was also in charge of, or the direct supervisor of, 3 to 12 support staff, including LPNs and DSPs, depending on the shift and support.
Direct Support Professional
Florida Mentor Network
Daytona Beach
02.2013 - 10.2015
- Parallel's a certified nurse's assistant for three years.
- I provided direct care for intellectually disabled and or non-ambulatory individuals. This includes feeding, bathing, and helping with all activities of daily living.
- I also collected, recorded, and communicated vitals, administered medications, positioned patients, and assisted with physical therapy.
Education
Doctorate in Nurse Practice - Nurse Practice
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL08-2024
Masters of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practice
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL04-2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Minor in Psychology
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL05-2015
Skills
- Epic charting
- Patient assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Quality improvement
- Policy development
- Delegation
- Staff training
- Direct patient care
- Budget management
- Department management
- Care delivery
- Staff leadership
- Clinical supervision
- Strong clinical judgment
Affiliations
- Sports fisherman
Accomplishments
- JAXTONA award for patient care
- Team daisy award 2018
- Team daisy award 2023
- Service award 2017
Certification
- FNP-BC
Timeline
Nurse Manager
AdventHealth
02.2021 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
AdventHealth
02.2018 - 02.2021
Team Leader
AdventHealth
09.2017 - 09.2018
Correctional Nurse (PRN)
NaphCare Inc, FMC Butner
01.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
05.2016 - 11.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Florida Mentor Network
11.2015 - 05.2017
Direct Support Professional
Florida Mentor Network
02.2013 - 10.2015
Doctorate in Nurse Practice - Nurse Practice
Chamberlain University
Masters of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practice
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Minor in Psychology
Bethune-Cookman University
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