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Timika Thomas

Cleveland Heights

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Nursing Professional with a broad range of experience in direct and indirect patient care, healthcare administration, and patient education. Highly skilled in developing and adapting individualized plans of care, patient advocacy, and relationship building. Seeking to leverage background and experience to secure nursing position with forward-thinking employer. Compassionate Case Manager accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Collaborative professional possessing excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with poise.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager

Frontline Service
Cleveland
04.2005 - 06.2025
  • Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
  • Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
  • Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
  • Supported family members by providing information on local support groups.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients who lacked access to reliable transportation.
  • Acted as an advocate for vulnerable populations by advocating for policy changes at the state level.

LPN Field Nurse

Caretenders Home Health
Beachwood
01.2019 - 03.2025
  • Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
  • Coordinated referrals between primary care providers and specialists when needed.
  • Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
  • Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
  • Educated families about home healthcare techniques that can be used to manage a variety of illnesses or injuries.
  • Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.

LPN Charge Nurse

Indian Hills nursing home
08.2011 - 10.2012
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
  • Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
  • Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.

PCA

Lakewest Hospital
02.2002 - 07.2003
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
  • Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
  • Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
  • Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.

Mental Health Case Manager

Laurelwood Hospital
05.2001 - 01.2002
  • Participated in case reviews and team meetings to discuss best practices for providing quality care.
  • Educated families about mental health conditions and available resources in the community.
  • Provided crisis intervention services as needed in order to ensure safety of clients.
  • Monitored progress of clients throughout their course of treatment.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate care for clients with complex needs.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to encourage communication and understanding among participants.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
05-2014

ATS Nursing Institute
01-2010

Skills

  • Care plan development
  • Case management
  • Client assessment
  • Home safety evaluation
  • Patient education
  • Advocacy for policies
  • Basic life support
  • Health monitoring
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Referral coordination
  • Problem solving

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

LPN Field Nurse

Caretenders Home Health
01.2019 - 03.2025

LPN Charge Nurse

Indian Hills nursing home
08.2011 - 10.2012

Case Manager

Frontline Service
04.2005 - 06.2025

PCA

Lakewest Hospital
02.2002 - 07.2003

Mental Health Case Manager

Laurelwood Hospital
05.2001 - 01.2002

Associate of Arts -

Cuyahoga Community College

ATS Nursing Institute