`PATTI B. THOMAS, R.N.
860-***-**** *********@*******.*** 498 Hardwood Place, Boca Raton, FL 33431 LICENSES:
Registered Nurse (License #9536548), Florida
Registered Nurse (License #26NO07013200), New Jersey
Registered Nurse, Connecticut
2020 - Present
2018 – Present
1987 – 2018
NURSING EXPERIENCE:
The Saybrook at Haddam Haddam, CT
Full time R.N. Designee
Acting Supervisor of Assisted Living Services January 2018 – April 2018
Performed nursing assessments pertaining to Medicare qualifications for a 120+ bed community
Managed the medical team of 25+ nurses and aides The McAuley The Mercy Community Hartford, CT
Supervisor of Assisted Living Services January 2017 – October 2017
Managed care for 200 bed community of residents and acted as liaison for residents and families
Communicated with residents’ physicians to provide optimal health care
Updated active orders and medications
Provided leadership to 24 hour nursing staff
Cherry Brook Health Care Center Canton, CT
Acting Director of Nursing November 2015 – January 2017 Assistant Director of Nursing May 2010 – October 2015
Full time R.N. at Skilled Nursing Facility with 100 beds
Assist in Managing Nursing Staff
Member of Administrative Management Team
Support residents/families/staff with medical, surgical, rehabilitation, dementia, hospice, and emergency needs
Manage preauthorization of medications through insurance companies
Liaison to Hospice teams, VNA, pharmacy, medical supply companies, and medical doctors
Assist with staffing coverage and on call responsibility 24/7 The Gables at Farmington Farmington, CT
Per Diem R.N. May 2010 – June 2011
Full time R.N. January 2008 – May 2010
Assisted Living Facility with 173 apartments and 85 assisted living clients
Primary responsibilities were resident assessments, medication management, and plan of care preparation
Played lead role in Medical Community Relations including medical facilitator for the building.
Conducted CAN in service seminars and counseling Caleb Hitchcock at Duncaster Bloomfield, CT
Nurse Manager February 2007 – February 2008
Nursing Supervisor February 2006 – February 2007
Assisted Living Facility with 36 beds, specializing in dementia and long term care
Minimum Data Set (MDS) Nurse and Care Plan Coordinator
Liaison for Goodwin College Nursing Students and Hospice Care professionals Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association Farmington, CT Primary Care Nurse August 2005 – February 2006
PCN for Home Care Agency
Managed wound care, medication, medication, therapy, and dietary needs. Avon Pediatrics Avon, CT
Office Nurse August 2003 – August 2005
Responsible for vaccinations, patient counseling, telephone triage, asthma treatments, and emergencies Brightview of Avon Avon, CT
Resident Care Coordinator 1998 – August 2003
Per Diem Supervisor / Charge Nurse of 60 Bed Health Care Unit 1994 – 2003
Responsible for Alzheimer’s Unit
MDS Coordinator – Medicare data entry, qualifications management, and patient care planning Interim Healthcare Farmington, CT
Staff Nurse 1990 – 1992
Served in various roles, including: home care for pediatric oxygen/ventilator dependent child, a nursing home in Glastonbury, CT, and home care for wound care patients UConn Health Center / John Dempsey Hospital Farmington, CT Per Diem Staff Nurse 1989 – 1990
Kimberly Quality Care Farmington, CT
Agency Nurse for ventilator dependent child 1989 – 1990 Dr. Sydney Ladenheim Weatogue, CT
Pediatric Office Nurse 1988 – 1989
Newington Children’s Hospital Newington, CT
Assistant Evening Nursing Supervisor 1987 – 1988
Aspen Valley Hospital Aspen, CO
Emergency Department Staff Nurse 1982 – 1987
Staff Relief: Medical/Surgical, RR, OB & Nursery, ICU, Outpatient
I.V., BLS, and ACLS Certified
Monmouth Medical Center Long Branch, NJ
Emergency Department Staff Nurse, BLS Certified 1980 1982 Orange Memorial Hospital Orange, NJ
Staff Nurse 1979 – 1980
EDUCATION, AWARDS & ASSOCIATIONS:
Orange Memorial Hospital Orange, NJ May 1979
R.N. – Diploma/Degree
Recipient of Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing May 2014 Connecticut's largest statewide nursing recognition program Member, Committee of Aging Avon, CT 2013 – October 2017