LASHUNDA THORPE, MSN, RN CMSRN, CNIV

*** ***** ***** *****, *******, NC 27520

919-***-**** adn241@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Seeking a full-time position as a nurse educator to provide high quality health care and using evidence- based practices. Would like to fulfill the organization mission, visions, and goals, while adhering to Health Care guidelines and regulations. Would like to continually educate self, peers, and staff on nursing issues by researching and keeping abreast of new knowledge in nursing and healthcare delivery. Have extensive firsthand experience within multiple clinical settings, Worked with diverse groups of patients. Compassionate patient advocate that provides competent and dignified patient care.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices

Impressive ability to quickly assess patients’ needs.

Exceptional verbal and oral communication abilities

Excellent ability to prioritize multiple skills.

Nursing

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient Safety Healthcare

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Charge Nurse

Inpatient Care

Critical Care Nursing

Acute Care

Medical-Surgical Certification (CMSRN)

Proficient in Epic, Microsoft, Excel, and Power point

2/1/2016 to Present

2/1/2012 to 2016

Clinical Nurse IV RN, Duke Cancer Center for Women and Duke Raleigh Hospital

Managed and implemented compassionate nursing care for female gynecology oncology patients providing clinical skills including triaging emergency care, coordinating care with other disciplines such as palliative, pain and gynecology, physical and occupational therapy, home health and radiation. I accessed and de-accessed port-a-catheters, hormone injections, and pain management. I facilitated patient education regarding medical conditions, various chemotherapy regimens, and medications. Lead nurse that facilitated and assigned schedule for seven registered nurses and one CMA. Assist surgeons with cervical and vaginal pap-smears, cervical, endometrial, vaginal, and vulvar biopsies, colposcopies, insertions of intrauterine devices and pelvic exams. Posted surgery cases for surgeon and multiple hospitals and taught pre- operative and chemotherapy process to patients and families. Order supplies and accounted for office surgical instruments. Lead gynecology support group and chair for the Gail Perkins Ovarian annual walk. Supervised and mentored new nurses, new graduates, and CMAs.

Clinical Nurse II RN, Duke Raleigh Hospital

Worked on the medical surgical unit. Assuming care for patients with variety of surgeries such as Cardiac, Thoracic, Orthopedics, Neurological, Craniotomy, Breast, Bariatric, Colorectal, ENT, GYN, Urology and Otolaryngology. Thoracic and colorectal champion for the unit and magnet ambassador

Prepared patients for surgical and radiological procedures initiated and maintained intravenous therapy, skilled in bedside monitoring 12 lead EKG monitored and managed chest tubes, and cardiac patients.

Accurately obtained and documented patient history and medication lists assessed individuals ‘conditions and needs.

Perform general nursing responsibilities, including assessments, medication administration, admissions and discharges, plan of care development and patient and family education.

2/2011 to 8/2016

RN, Johnston Health

Progressive Care step down unit. Perform general nursing responsibilities, including assessments, medication administration, admissions and discharges, plan of care development and patient /family education.

Serve as a member for nursing interns: provide support guidance and assistance as needed.

Performed specialized care treatments, including assist MD with cardioversion, moderate sedation, infusing critical drips and cardiac monitoring. Pre/post op preparation and NG/ G tube administration.

2/2000 to 6/2010

RN/LPN/ Health Care technician

Provided direct care too mentally and handicapped residents. Taught daily living activities. Assessed resident’s monthly and updated goals per progress of residents. Administered scheduled medications and treatments. Provided behavioral intervention NCI during aggressive behavior and force injections. CPI trained and implemented if needed for patient with agitation or harmful behavior.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

8/2018 -5/2021

8/2013 to 2016

Master of Science Nursing Education / University of North Carolina Wilmington

Bachelor of Science, Nursing North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC

8/2008 to 2010

Associated Degree, Nursing Vance Granville Community College, Henderson, NC

8/2004 to 2005 Diploma Degree, Nursing Vance Granville Community College,

Henderson, NC

Professional Development: North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN#239694), Clinical Services Nurse IV

Certification: First Aid, BLS (09/2020), ACLS (11/2021) and Certified Medical Surgical Nurse, (CMSRN) (12/2025)

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES- DCI Chair of Work Culture committee- since 2018, member of Cancer Patient Education Committee (CPEC) - since 2020, Magnet Ambassador for DCI Macon Pond- since 2017, Preceptor and Mentor for Gynecology Oncology Clinic- since 2018 and Clinical ladder Advisor- since 2018, Chair for Gail Perkins Annual Ovarian Walk since 2016, NCNA member since 2012, ONS member since 2016, NLN member since 2021.

Pain Committee chair – researched and implemented the brief pain inventory form (BPI) as a task through epic for the ambulatory cancer on the NCCN distress tool to enhance patient satisfaction pain scores monitored by Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS). Presented Standardizing a Comprehensive Pain Assessment Protocol in an Adult Outpatient Oncology Clinic at Cone Health and Oncology Nursing Society(ONS) conference.

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