Maria K. Thomas

*** **** ******* ****, *** ****, Irving, TX 75039

502-***-****

acxqqg@r.postjobfree.com

Background: I am a healthcare professional with seven plus years of case management, acute care, long-term care and skilled nursing. I take a pragmatic and strategic approach to daily activities which have resulted in short and long term outcomes in attaining patient and organizational outcomes.

SUMMARY OF KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Performs Under Pressure

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Great time management

CPR/BLS/ACLS Certified

Superb Written and Oral Communication skills

Desire to Learn

Able to Work Autonomously

Culturally Competent

Critical Thinking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Field Case Manager

GENEX Services, Dallas, TX JUN 2015-present

Recognized as high performer which resulted in an off-cycle performance bonus by branch manager and area vice president

Exceeded monthly productivity metrics and manager goals/objectives by consistently earning above productivity by 40 to 100 hours

Client/customer satisfaction which has resulted in multiple direct referrals from customer/ client base

Responsible for training new territory nurse case managers

●Excels at using clinical/nursing skills to help coordinate the individual’s treatment program while maximizing cost containment

●Serves as a liaison to interpret and educate the individual on his/her disability, and the treatment plan established by the case manager, physicians, and therapists

●Effectively answers physician’s and therapists’ instructions, and answers any other questions the claimant may have in an effort to facilitate his/her return to work

●Expert at working with physicians and therapists to set up medical assessments to develop an overall treatment plan that ensures cost containment while meeting state and other regulator’s guidelines.

●Effective at researching alternative treatment programs such as pain clinics, home health care, and working hardening.

●Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the individuals’ enrollment into the programs, and then monitors his/her progress, in an effort to maximize cost containment and minimize time away from work.

●Implements a holistic approach to service injured worker, employers, and key opinion leaders when appropriate to modify job duties based on medical limitations and the employees functional assessment.

Registered Nurse: National Barimedical Service- Hyperbaric Medicine Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, VA: AUG 2014 to MAY 2015

Administered physical, psychological, and social assessment which requires professional nursing judgment, intervention, referral, or follow up

Responsible for formulating plan of nursing care and evaluation of the patient’s response to the hyperbaric medicine.

Responsible for patients education regarding hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Administered IV, oral, IM and subcutaneous medications

Expert knowledge of treatment protocols for; arterial insufficiency ulcers, chronic osteomyelitis, diabetic ulcers, intracranial abscess, late Radiation tissue injury prophylaxis, mandibular osteroradionecrosis, preparation of wounds for grafting, soft tissue radionecrosis, compromised flaps, acute thermal burns, necrotizing soft tissue infections, reattachment of limbs/digits.

Performed serial treatments for carbon monoxide poisoning, acute exceptional blood loss anemia; crush injury, cerebral arterial gas embolism.

Operated hyperbaric ventilator and critical care patient.

Registered Nurse: ICU- Step-Down Unit Virginia Beach General Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA: 2012–2014

Worked as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan, and modify care and implement interventions.

Competent in delegating tasks to other registered nurses and NCP/CNA’s

Exceled at instructing/informing patient families on topics such as health education and disease prevention.

Skillful in critical drips such as: Cardizem, Dopamine, Heparin, Levophed, Ativan, Aminoderone, Insulin, and the administration of blood products.

Proficient in starting peripherally inserted intervenus catheters.

Clinical experience: inserting Foley catheters, injections, blood draws, vital signs, wounds, ventilators, NG tubes, High flow oxygen, BiPAP, and neurological assessments.

Experienced with end of life care

Conducted patient assessments and identifying changes in patient’s conditions.

Certified preceptor for incoming nurses.

Comfortable and knowledgeable in running codes – ACLS certified

Skilled in EPIC and maintaining accurate, detailed reports and records.

LPN: Skilled Nursing Facility Sentara Skilled Nursing Facility, Chesapeake, VA: 2011-2013

Provided direct skilled client care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

Worked collaboratively with team to help meet positive client care outcomes

Monitored patient’s condition and notify appropriate personnel of any changes

Assured proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws

Provided those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill

EDUCATION

Western Governor’s University, Bachelors of Nursing, 2015.

Fortis College- Associates Registered Nursing Program, December 2012, 3.7 GPA

Brown Mackie College- Licenses Practice Nursing Program, December 2009, 3.8 GPA

Certifications:

CPR/ BLS- September 2013-2015

ACLS- February 2015- 2017

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