Teresa Thomas, FNP-C
*** **** ***** * Glade Spring, VA 24340
Cell: 276-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Family Nurse Practitioner providing exceptional care, in a quality facility caring for the underserved.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Vast experience attending to a wide diversity of patients from pediatrics to adults
Exceedingly adept at providing exceptional and effectual care in a high-volume setting
EDUCATION
Walden University, Online program/Minnesota 11/2015-11/2017
Master of Science in Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner
King College, Bristol, TN 8/2007-12/2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Virginia Tricollege Nursing Program, Abingdon, VA 8/1991-5/1993
Associate in Applied Sciences Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bristol Regional Medical Center - Staff nurse in cardiovascular ICU April 2005-Current
My role as a nurse encompasses caring for patients following:
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
Heart valve repair/replacement
Cardiac catheterization
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
Impella devices
Temporary and permanent pacemakers/automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator
Hemodynamic monitoring
Vasoactive infusions
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
Intra-aortic balloon pumps
EKOS catheters
Sepsis protocol
Wound vacs
Trauma patients
Suicide/overdose
In addition to the above, leadership responsibilities include functioning as the charge nurse of the cardiovascular intensive care unit and supervision and training/mentoring nursing graduates and nurses newly hired to the ICU.
Southwestern State Mental Health Institute Oct 2004- April 2005
Job obligations consisted of maintaining a safe patient environment, accountability of patients, medication administration, providing supportive therapy.
Leadership encompassed delegation of staff assignments and supervision of staff.
Bristol Regional Medical Center - Registered Nurse Surgical ICU Dec 2002-Oct 2004
Accountabilities included direct patient care involving direct patient care, assessment of body systems, pre/post-operative care of patients of all ages, organ procurement patients, intracranial pressure monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, managing vasoactive infusions, mechanical ventilation.
Leadership responsibilities involved working as the charge nurse (staffing and patient assignments, and overall management of the unit during my shift).
Johnston Memorial Hospital - Registered Nurse Critical Care Unit May 1993-Dec 2002
Responsibilities included working as a charge nurse, management of mechanical ventilators, and caring for patients with tracheostomies, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, Swan Ganz catheters/hemodynamic monitoring, care of pre/post-operative patients, and vasoactive infusions.
The patient population ranged from newborn to frail elderly with both medical and surgical needs.
HONORS & AWARDS
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from King College December 2008
Graduated from Walden University with a 4.0 GPA November 2017
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
Family Nurse Practitioner VA License # 002******* Expires: 01-31-2020
Family Nurse Practitioner TN license # 24210
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification # F12170248 Expires: 12-11-2022
Registered Nurse VA License # 000******* Expires: 01-31-2020
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Customer # 000********* Expires: 09-30-2018
BLS certified Expires: 05-30-2020
ACLS certified Expires: 05-30-2020
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Student member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERIVCE
Annual participation in the Glade Spring back-to-school bash, assisting with planning, setting up, preparation of food, and clean up. This event typically aids 300+ children by supplying free backpacks filled with school supplies, along with a day of food and fun.
Annual participation in the Glade Spring Baptist Church fourth of July celebration, assisting with food preparation as well as ministering to the participants.
Annual participation in the trunk-or-treat sponsored by Glade Spring Baptist Church.