Rebecca L. Thomas
Mabank, TX *5147
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OBJECTIVE
Recent nurse practitioner graduate seeking a nurse practitioner position in the outpatient setting. Strengths include quality assurance, patient advocacy, time management, and leadership; with experience caring for patients of all ages.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas
May 2017
Masters of Science in Nursing
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas
May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Graduated Cum Laude
Blinn College, Brenham, Texas
May 2009
Associate of Science in Biology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
East Texas Medical Center, Athens, Texas
Charge Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
December 2015-Present
Delegate tasks to other Registered Nurses
Provide assignments to nurses on duty
Assess individual needs of all patients on unit
Allocate nurses and resources to patients appropriately
Ensure supervision of staff and provide guidance where necessary
Anticipate problems within the unit and provide resolution
Provide orientation and training to new employees
Maintain upkeep of unit equipment
Ensure adequate amount of supplies for patient care
Maintain up to date policies and procedures through unit
Motivate staff nurses to provide quality patient care
Provide communication through unit and change of shifts
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
January 2013 – December 2015
Provide care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit
Creation and implementation of Plan of Care
Provide patient and family education
Critical care and hemodynamic monitoring
Initiate and monitor cardiac drips, insulin drips, TPN
Phlebotomy and IV skills
Provide ventilator care for intubated patients
Medication management
Monitor IV pumps and fluid administration
Administration of blood and blood products
Collaborate with physicians for safety and care of patients
Collaborate with medical team for best possible patient outcome
Provide wound and decubitus ulcer care
Provide care for psychiatric and suicidal patients
Covenant Hospital, Lubbock, Texas
Registered Nurse – South 7 Medical/Surgical Floor,
June 2012 - February 2013
Provide care to patients on a medical/surgical hospital floor
Provide patient and family education
Creation and implementation of Plan of Care
Basic phlebotomy and IV skills
Medication management
Administration of blood and blood products
Collaborate with physicians and medical team for best possible patient outcome
Monitor IV pumps and fluid administration
Initiate and monitor chemotherapy treatment
CERTIFICATIONS
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License: AP135037
AANP National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Number: F07170514
Registered Nurse License: 823237
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Trauma Nurse Core Course
INVOLVEMENT
Student Nurses Association – Stephen F. Austin State University
Sigma Theta Tau – Stephen F. Austin State University
American Association of Nurse Practitioners