Windy Thomas
Craigsville,USA
Summary
Compassionate Lead Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in behavioral health and team leadership. Possess strong communication, empathy, and critical thinking skills to excel in fast-paced healthcare environments. Prioritize patient safety, and deliver quality care while mentoring nursing staff to achieve collective goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Nurse
William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital
Weston, WV
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinate patient care with multi-dis.iplary team to
- Supervised nursing staff and ensured adherence to hospital protocols.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives for nursing practices.
- Trained new nurses on clinical procedures and hospital policies.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss operational issues and updates.
Interim Nurse Manager
William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital
Weston, WV
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Oversaw nursing team, enhancing staff performance through coaching and formal counseling.
- Coordinated patient care plans with healthcare team, ensuring effective implementation and evaluation.
- Trained nursing staff on patient care processes, fostering professional growth and development.
- Applied clinical judgment to assist floor nurses in critical patient care decisions.
- Conducted personnel interviews, managed disciplinary actions, and executed dismissals as needed.
- Advocated for patient needs within interdisciplinary teams, implementing outlined treatment plans.
- Supervised nursing and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements to optimize unit operations.
- Managed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to streamline workflow.
Registered Nurse
Webster Memorial Hospital
Webster Springs, WV
04.2020 - 10.2023
- Oversaw medication administration, monitoring distribution and documenting patient responses.
- Performed triage on incoming patients to assess severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients prior to assessment and treatment.
- Recorded patient conditions, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects accurately.
- Collected lab specimens while ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests for timely results.
Charge Nurse
William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital
Weston, WV
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges for streamlined hospital operations.
- Trained new nurses on hospital protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to create effective treatment plans for patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL06-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV05-2020
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, ILSkills
- Behavioral health
- Staff supervision
- Coaching and mentoring
- Compliance oversight
- Multitasking and organization
- Nursing team management
- Treatment planning
- Task delegation
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- TNCC-Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
References
Available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interim Nurse Manager
William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital
06.2023 - 11.2024
Lead Registered Nurse
William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Webster Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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