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KESHA L.

THOMAS, CRNP
6608 Vintage Lane | McCalla, Alabama 35111
205.266.8273 | [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated Nurse Practitioner committed to nursing excellence presently seeking a position to
provide quality patient care that enhances the overall health and wellbeing of patients resulting in positive
outcomes.

CORE COMPETENCIES
 Experienced nurse leader with comprehensive knowledge of nursing concepts, clinical operations,
regulatory compliance, and administrative processes.
 Extensive experience providing quality patient care in various settings including Pediatrics,
Critical Care, SICU, GI Lab, Clinical Research, and Employee Health.
 Effectively collaborate with the interdisciplinary team ensuring excellent patient care resulting in
positive patient outcomes.
 Promote an environment conducive to effective teamwork and patient safety adhering to
standards of operations.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Specialty Practicum in FNP Program
Pediatric Care: Pediatric Plus, Anniston, Alabama, John Loper FNP (100 hours)
Primary Care: American Family Care, Pell City, Alabama, Dr. Tuck (210 hours)
Women’s Health: Cahaba Medical Care, Ensley, Alabama, Loretta Preston WHNP (110 hours)
Primary Care: American Family Care, Fairfield, Alabama, Jacqueline Kabukuru FNP (100 hours)
Simulation Lab: University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama (70 hours)

SKILLS
Leadership | Nurse Management | Patient Education | Evidenced-Based Nursing | Clinical Competencies
Patient Safety | Regulatory Compliance |Policies & Procedures | Nursing Standards | Quality Assurance
Process Improvement| Patient Outcomes | Nursing Research | Nursing Values | Collaborative Teamwork

NURSING EXPERIENCE
American Family Care, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Nurse Practitioner, 02/2023 – Present
 Provide quality patient services and direct clinical care to the pediatric and adult population
through effective patient evaluation, assessment, and treatment.
 Manage clinical documentation processes as well as maintain efficient patient flow ensuring
optimal service delivery.
 Conduct medical examinations, prescribe medications, order labs, interpret lab results, and
perform check-ups.
 Provide patient education regarding medical services, medical procedures, and follow-up care in a
concise manner.
 Report notable clinical findings as well as document suspected cases of abuse or neglect and
development delays.

NURSING EXPERIENCE
Morgan Pediatrics, Ensley, Alabama
Nurse Practitioner, 09/2021 – 02/2023
 Provide quality patient services and direct clinical care to the pediatric population through
effective patient evaluation, assessment, and treatment.

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KESHA L. THOMAS, CRNP
6608 Vintage Lane | McCalla, Alabama 35111
205.266.8273 | [email protected]

 Manage clinical documentation processes as well as maintain efficient patient flow ensuring
optimal service delivery.
 Conduct medical examinations, prescribe medications, order labs, interpret lab results, and
perform check-ups.
 Provide patient education regarding medical services, medical procedures, and follow-up care in a
concise manner.
 Report notable clinical findings as well as document suspected cases of abuse or neglect and
development delays.

VA Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama


Registered Nurse, 04/2021 – 08/2021
Part-Time, 56 hours biweekly
 Provided excellent patient care to patients utilizing various nursing concepts ensuring patient
safety and high-level patient care.
 Conducted patient assessments and evaluations as well as provided patient care at secondary and
tertiary prevention levels to improve overall health, treatment, and recovery.
 Notified physicians of any acute changes and managed clinical documentation processes adhering
to regulatory compliance.
 Conducted routine rounds to monitor patients and effectively communicate with the medical
interdisciplinary team regarding care plans.

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama


Clinical Nurse Research Coordinator I, 12/2020 – 12/2021
Part-Time, 16 hours per month
 Coordinated various aspects of clinical research adhering to protocol guidelines ensuring patient
safety and compliance.
 Administered medications including IV medications as well as conducted patient assessments to
determine if patients could safely receive research medications.
 Documented patient activities and notified research personnel regarding medication
administration and patient medical data associated with research objectives.
 Managed patient data to provide and obtain pertinent information associated with study
requirements and manage documentation processes.

Tenet Health System Princeton, Birmingham, Alabama


Registered Nurse GI, 12/2019 – 3/2021
Flexi Position, 8 hours per month
 Provided direct patient care to inpatients and outpatients ensuring quality patient care and
effective clinical services.
 Assisted with and performed various clinical procedures maintaining patient safety as well as
monitored patients to address any abnormal findings.
 Managed patient charges associated with procedures and supplies used during patient procedures
maintaining accuracy.
 Monitored patient flow and provided education to patients regarding medical procedures,
abnormal findings, and patient follow-up.

VA Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama


Registered Nurse GI, 04/2015 – 11/2019
Full-Time Position

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KESHA L. THOMAS, CRNP
6608 Vintage Lane | McCalla, Alabama 35111
205.266.8273 | [email protected]

 Served as the lead nurse during the absence of the Nurse Manager managing clinical and
administrative operations.
 Provided direct patient care for inpatients and outpatients ensuring patient safety and excellent
patient care.
 Participated in process improvement and quality efforts to address operational issues that existed
in the department.
 Conducted patient education to patients providing pertinent information regarding procedures and
follow-up.

Baptist Health System Princeton, Birmingham, Alabama


Registered Nurse (Employee Health), 06/2010 – 04/2015
Full-Time Position
 Conducted new employee health screenings as well as managed employee incidents associated
with need sticks, body fluids, and injuries.
 Participated in new employee orientation to provide information related to departmental services
offered to employees.
 Managed data and documentation processes adhering to regulatory compliance and operational
procedures.
 Completed special administrative or clinical projects as required as well as monitored workflow
to enhance operational procedures.

Baptist Health System Princeton, Birmingham, Alabama


Registered Nurse (Surgical Intensive Care Unit), 05/2005 – 04/2015
Full-Time Position
 Provided direct patient care to post-surgical patients in a critical care setting ensuring effective
patient care and safety.
 Utilized various nursing techniques including evaluation and assessment as well as monitored
patients closely reporting notable findings immediately.
 Effectively coordinated staffing processes ensuring adequate staffing based on patient acuity and
staff availability.
 Collaborated with the interdisciplinary medical team regarding patient care plans as well as
provided patient education to patients and families.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS


ANCC Certified FNP-BC
Alabama Licensed Registered Nurse – 1-1066644
BLS Certified American Heart Association
ACLS Certified American Heart Association

EDUCATION
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Expected Graduation August 2022

Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama


Master of Science in Nursing, May 2021

Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama


Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 2013

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KESHA L. THOMAS, CRNP
6608 Vintage Lane | McCalla, Alabama 35111
205.266.8273 | [email protected]

Lawson State Community State College, Birmingham, Alabama


Associate of Science in Nursing, May 2005

Bessemer State Technical College, Bessemer, Alabama


Diploma License Practical Nurse, May 1998

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