Linda Thomas, RN
Des Moines, Ia. 50321
Cell: 515-***-****
Objective:
To obtain a position as Registered Nurse in a progressive and reputable company:
To Provide leadership and inspiration to all patients and healthcare members in which I
encounter. Serve as advocate and protect all people I care for. Provide holistic healthcare to all
individuals, and offer the most updated healthcare information to whom I serve. I am always open to new opportunities.
Education:
May 1995 Associate Degree in Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa 50021
May 1977 High School Diploma
Denison, Iowa 51442
Outstanding achievements:
Completed 29 years of clinical experience in Geriatric setting, Skilled, Long Term
care, Assisted Living and Dementia care. Worked at Balance Autism taking care of person’s served with Autism Spectrum. Case Manager for Home Health Care.
Professional Experience:
Provided medical nursing service to resident on skilled unit and long term
care. Worked as nurse on unit, then as nurse manager on skilled unit. Proceeded on to Assistant Director of Nursing, and Director of Nursing. Provided complete and comprehensive
assessments, administer IV medications, oral medications, treatment per physician's orders.
Conducted diabetes testing. Administer insulin. Provide diet management counseling
responsible for intake. Complete medically assigned procedures per protocol. Provide emotional
support to residents and family members. Process, gather medical and mental health histories
including TB data and working as the nurse supervisor. Oversee CNA’s, and nurses to ensure
smooth functioning on skilled unit. Professional nursing as Case Manager for individuals in need
of Homecare Nursing. Director of Assisted Living documenting and implementing MDS and care
plans per Assisted Living guidelines. Clinical Nurse Specialist at Balance Autism working with
Individuals with Autism Spectrum. Scheduling necessary appointments, including surgeries and
all healthcare, Ophthalmology, Audiology, Dental, Neurology, Psychology appointments, follow up and treated illness, such as covid-19 quarantine and isolation. Completed labs, and
necessary Vaccinations.
Linda Thomas RN
6001 Creston Avenue
Unit 36
Des Moines, Iowa, 50321
Professional Experience:
Ramsey Village, Assisted Living And RCF Unit Manager
Nov. 21, 2023 to April 09, 2025
1611 27th Street
Des Moines, Ia. 50310
Edgewater Assisted Living June 12, 2023 to Aug. 15th 2023
9225 Cascade Avenue
West Des Moines, Ia. 50266
Edencrest At Siena Hills October 3rd, 2022 to May 18th, 2023
Assisted Living Healthcare Coordinator
455 SW Ankeny Road
Ankeny, Ia. 50023
Balance Autism March 5th, 2019 to Feb. 22nd, 2022
8272 NE University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, Ia. 50327
Valley View Village July 22nd, 2015 to 2018.
2571 Guthrie Ave.
Des Moines, Ia. 50317
KennyBrook Village Nov. 13th, 2011 to June 17th 2015
200 SW Brookside Drive
Grimes, Iowa, 50011
Edgewater (Wesley Community) Dec. 28th, 2009 to April 2011
9225 Cascade Avenue
West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266 515-***-****
Linda Thomas, RN
6001 Creston Ave. Unit 36
Des Moines, Ia.50321
Emeritus of Urbandale Jan. 12, 2009 to Nov. 24th 2009
8525 Urbandale Ave, Urbandale Iowa 50322 515-***-****
Iowa Home Care May 2006 to Oct. 6th, 2008
2500 University Avenue
West Des Moines, Ia. 50266
Union Park Health Services Nov. 1999 to March 2005
2401 E. 8th Street
Des Moines, Iowa, 50316 515-***-****
Trinity Center Luther Park May 1995 to Nov. 1999
1555 Hull Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa, 50316, 515-***-****
Other Qualifications:
Maintain Current BCLS certification
Edencrest at Sienna Hills, Assisted living, 455 SW Ankeny Road, Ankeny, Ia.50023
Healthcare Coordinator
KennyBrook Grimes Assisted Living 200 Brookside Drive, Grimes, Iowa, 50111
Assisted Living Nurse Manager
Work Experience Assisted Living:
● Developed policies, Procedures, and all forms for the Assisted Living
● Meet with potential tenants in their homes and in the community to complete
. Preadmission, Admission Assessment, and all other assessments required.
● Complete tenants yearly reviews, medication reviews, and changing status
● Follow up on incident reports and tenant/staff medical concerns
. Complete Service Plans timely manner.
● Train and supervise staff on Nurse Delegation
● Communicated with Tenants, and their families as well as medical professionals to
ensure proper care of tenants
● Fulfills on call responsibilities.
Linda Thomas, RN
6001 Creston Ave. Unit 36
Des Moines, Ia. 50321
Cell: 515-***-****
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