Nurse Aid Instructor, Clinical Educator, Case Manager Registered Nurse
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Michele H. Thacker, RN
P.O. Box 43
Foster, VA 23056
Dedicated registered nurse (RN) with experience in Case Management, Medical Surgical Nursing, Home health and Hospice Nursing, Long term care nursing, CNA Instructor, Staff education/development, Medication Aid Instructor, BLS Instructor and Administration as Assistant Director of Nursing.
Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, to facilitate groups and educational seminars, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals. Known as a patient advocate and team player; believe in empowering patients, students, and staff by delivering health education and nursing care that enhances wellness and quality of life.
Skilled Intake Care Coordinator- Navi health October 2018 – Present Completes assessments,manages SNF reviews updating authorizations on timely basis, assists in coordinating discharge plans with providers and families, as well as performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
Nurse Aide Program Instructor- Riverside College of Health Careers,
September 2016- October 2018 Instructs 6 week Nurse Aide Program classes
Consisting of Lecture, Lab and Clinical. Instructs AHA First Aid and BLS CPR and other duties as needed.
Clinical Educator/Riverside LLH Middle Peninsula Area-RN
May 2016-September 2016. Provide training and development to nurses in Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck LTC, which consists of two facilities. Developed educational programs and instructs nursing staff to meet the organization's competency requirements for nursing staff, accreditation standards, as well as promote an environment of quality care for patients. Ensures all nursing staff to continuously improve their skills. Provides Infection Control surveillance forl 2 facilities. In addition, provides general and nursing orientation for all new hired staff as well as instructs BLS CPR Classes.
Clinical Educator/Riverside Lifelong Health Sanders and Middle Peninsula Area- RN
July 2015 – May 2016. Provide training and development to nurses and all staff at Riverside Sanders House hold Model in Gloucester, VA.
Sanders consist of four small houses including Assisted Living.
Developed educational programs and instructs nursing staff to meet the organizations competency requirements for nursing staff, accreditation standards, as well as promote an environment of quality care for patients. Ensures all nursing staff to continuously improve their skills. In addition, Completes MDS per CMS guidelines during 2-3 days of the week. Tracks all Flu and Pneumococcal injection information and provides Infection Control Surveillance for the entire Sanders Campus. Instructs BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Classes.
Clinical Educator/Riverside LLH-Middle Peninsula Area-RN
June 2014 – July 2015. Provide training and development to nurses in Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck LTC, which consists of four facilities. Develop educational programs and instructs nursing staff to meet the organization's competency requirements for nursing staff, accreditation standards, as well as promote an environment of quality care for patients. Ensures all nursing staff to continuously improve their skills. Provides Infection Control surveillance for all 4 facilities. In addition, provides general and nursing orientation for all new hired staff as well as instructs BLS CPR Classes.
Assistant Director of Nursing- Riverside West Point
January 2013 – June 2014. Full time position as Assistant Director of Nursing to the Director of Nursing at a 60 bed facility in West Point, VA.
Managed Nurses and CNA’s to meet the organizations standards and ensure quality of care. Instructed staff on trainings and provided BLS CPR classes.
Clinical Educator-CNA Instructor/Riverside LLH- Middle Peninsula Area- RN
November 2004 – January 2013 Provide training and development to nurses and staff in Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck LTC, which consists of four facilities. Develop educational programs and instructs nursing staff to meet the organization's competency requirements for nursing staff, accreditation standards, as well as promote an environment of quality care for patients. Ensures all nursing staff to continuously improve their skills. Provides Infection Control surveillance for all 4 facilities. Instructed between 3-4 CNA classes per year. In addition, provides general and nursing orientation for all new hired staff as well as instructs BLS CPR Classes.
RN- MDS Coordinator- Riverside Convalescent Center Hampton
March 2001 – November 2004 Completed MDS for 130 bed facility and completion of care plan process per CMS guide lines for MDS 2.0. As well as any other duties as assigned.
Registered Nurse- Williamsburg Community Hospital-Home Health & Hospice
March 1999 –January 2002- Provided Home Health and Hospice visits to patients in Williamsburg and James City County as well as West Point and New Kent Count per Medicare guidelines. Performed wound care, venipuncture, IV’s, Central line medication administration, etc.
Provided Nursing care through assessments, medication administration, and implementation of nursing care plan, education and evaluation.
Registered Nurse- Williamsburg Community Hospital Urgent Care
Hayes, Virginia 2001-2002- Provided medical care per MD’s order to patients in an Urgent Care setting on an as needed basis.
Registered Nurse- Chesapeake Bay Area Agency on Aging
January 1994 – March 1999- Completed Medicaid Assessments for patients that wanted to stay homebound, coordinated care with Home Health Agencies, completed Medicaid audits. Supervised CNA’s and PCA’s in the home setting. Provided Home Health Visits to patients on
Middle peninsula area for wound care, venipuncture, education.
Registered Nurse Supervisor- Mizpah Health Care Center
January 1994- 1997- Part time staff nurse weekend RN supervisor. Supervised a private owned 60 bed facility in Locust Hill, VA. Provided nursing care such as medication administration, wound care, MDS completion and supervising LPN’s and CNA’s.
Register Nurse/Rappahannock General Hospital
July 1993 – January 1994 Full time position. Staff nurse for a Telemetry Medical Surgical Unit in Kilmarnock, VA. Provided nursing care to vast array of patients with illnesses or surgeries.
Education/Certification
June 10, 1993- RN Diploma Graduate of Riverside School of Professional Nursing, Newport News, VA
6/1993-present Virginia RN licensed
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