Emily L. Thomas
Cedar Hill, Texas 75104
972-***-**** home 214-***-**** cell
*********@***.***
Objective:
Seeking a challenging position in a setting where my extensive medical, professional and practical experience will be fully utilized. Employment History:
2009 to present - Baylor Medical Center at Waxahachie Nursing Administration- Resource RN
• Relief House Supervisor
• Staff Nurse for Tele, Med/Surg and ICU
• Utilize computer system that links floor with hospital
• Motivate staff in delivering high quality and effective care
• Implement patient care for up to six patients
• Schedule patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Assess patient status and notify physician of changes 1985 to 2009 - Baylor Medical Center at Irving
Staff Nurse 1985 - 1986
• Patient care for up to seven patients
• Assess patients and notify physicians of any changes
• Interact with departments regarding patient care
• Maintain charts and confidential files
Nurse Manager 1986 - 2000
• Supervised and coordinated staff on 24 hour basis
• Planned, developed and implemented new policies and procedures
• Developed clinical education for staff nurses
• Responsible for developing budget for 18 bed Rehab Unit House Supervisor 2000 - 2009
• Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges for 300 bed facility
• Staffing for all units as appropriate
• Supervise the use of crash cart during respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Work with physicians, nurse managers, case managers, and other professionals to determine best care for patients
1983 - 1985 Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation
Nurse Tech 1983 - 1984
• Direct patient care including vital signs, I&O, bathing, etc.
• Report changes to staff nurse
• Perform skills that had been checked off in nursing clinicals
• Document on chart as appropriate
1980 - 1983 Baylor University Medical Center Dallas Unit Secretary
• Handle calls promptly and forward as appropriate
• Prepare and assemble charts
• Transcribe all orders and enter into computer system
• Thin and breakdown charts after patient discharge 2005 - 2006
Radiant Home Health (Part-time)
• Provide home health care to the community
• Admit patients to home health service and develop care plan
• Act as liaison between patient and physician
• Supervise LVN's and CNA's to make sure goals are met
• Recertify patients as needed to meet established goals 2006 - 2009
Tritrax Home Health (Part-time)
• Same as above
Additional Experience:
1986 - 2000 Nurse Manager Rehabilitation
1995 - 2000 Nurse manager of both Rehab and Neuro Monitoring Unit 2000 - 2009 House Supervisor 300 bed hospital
2020 – 2021 Jan 2020-June 2021 RN Supervisor Ellis County Vaccine HUB Education:
Hockaday School - Dallas, Texas
1973- 1979 High School Diploma
Texas Tech University - Lubbock, Texas
1979 - 1980 General Studies
El Centro College - Dallas, Texas
1980 - 1984 Associate Degree Nursing
Skills:
• More than 25 years experience in nursing
• In depth knowledge of medical terminology, assessment, patient evaluation, and clinical medicine
• Profound ability to analyze, interpret, and relate medical data and implement appropriate interventions
• Exceptional ability to communicate and interact with individuals
• Great ability to provide direction, leadership, and to serve people and develop relationships with patients
• Excellent communication and demonstration skills
• Good team player, flexible and able to adapt quickly to new work environment
Awards:
• Great 100 Nurses Dallas/Ft. Worth 2005
• Five Star Spirit Award
• Patient's Choice Award
• CMSRN
References:
Karen Hines RN MSN
Delesia Conerly