Allen T. Thomas
Little Rock
Summary
Doctoral prepared APRN who is passionate about providing safe and efficient care to patients while remaining compassionate and results driven. I have almost 15 years of nursing experience with both formal and informal leadership experience. Seeking to leverage both my expertise my leadership and clinical skills to provide effective evidence-based practice outcomes through the veterans healthcare system.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN for Orthopedic Surgery VN 0619 Grad III- Step
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
05.2023 - Current
- Utilize clinical guidelines and evidence-based protocols to manage care of patients
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assist in surgery cases as first assistant
- Perform comprehensive and focused evaluation of patients.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and patient’s family to optimize patient care delivery
- Diagnose, treat, and manage symptoms of pre and post-operative patients in clinic setting
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Educate patients and their families on the healthcare needs, conditions, medications, care options etc. for the patient
Advanced Practice Provider Coordinator/Lead Musculoskeletal Service line
UAMS
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Immediate supervisor to APPs in Musculoskeletal Service-line
- Assisted nursing director with administrative duties as assigned
- Service line Safety Champion
- Performed performance evaluation for advanced practice providers (APPs) within service line
- Developed onboarding processes for newly hired APPs within service line
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas for process improvement, contributing to strategic planning efforts.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Streamlined communication processes across departments, improving collaboration and reducing response times.
APRN for Orthopedic Surgery/Adjunct Clinical Faculty for UAMS College of Medicine Orthopedics Department
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
03.2017 - 05.2023
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments. Level 1 Trauma Center
- APP Coordinator/Lead APP for Musculoskeletal service line
- Assisted in surgery cases as first assistant
- Managed surgeons OR cases
- Coordinated appropriate sterile surgical instrumentation with OR staff and medical reps
- Took patient triage after-hours call
- Utilized clinical guidelines and evidence based protocols to manage care of patients
- Consulted with physicians, residents, case managers and nurses to provide health maintenance services
- Diagnosed, treated, and manage symptoms of pre and post-operative in clinic and hospital setting
- Ordered and interpret appropriate test in consultation with collaborative physicians
- Performed necessary therapeutic measures as indicated in emergent situation in consultation with collaborative physicians
- Discharged admitted patient with necessary follow up and care management plan once deemed safe for discharge
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team and patient’s family to optimize patient care delivery
- Educated patients and their families on the healthcare needs, conditions, medications, care options etc. for the patient
Advanced Practice Provider Council
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Inaugural member
- Chair- 2023
- Co-Chair - 2022
- Council’s Parliamentarian - 2021
- Primary Representative for Musculoskeletal Service Line
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with hospitals objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Developed committee to write initial by-laws and purpose statement
- Served on both Transition to Practice and Engagement Committees
The Joint Commission Joint Replacement Certificati
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
01.2021 - 05.2023
- APRN representative
- Developed order-set for post-operative care of surgical hip/knee joint arthroplasty patients
- Performed GAP analysis for initial certification application
Adjunct Faculty– Clinical Instructor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Instructed nurse practitioner students in clinical courses in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track
- Supervised learning experiences for students in the hospital setting
- Served as a resource for students in both healthcare knowledge and clinical skills
APRN (Inpatient Orthopedic Surgery)/Adjunct Clinical Faculty for UAMS College of Medicine Orthopedics Department
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Perform comprehensive and focused evaluation of patients.
- Utilize clinical guidelines and evidence-based protocols to manage care of patients
- Consult with physicians, residents, case managers and nurses to provide health maintenance services
- Diagnose, treat, and manage symptoms of pre and post-operative admitted patients
- Order and interpret appropriate test in consultation with collaborative physicians
- Perform necessary therapeutic measures as indicated in emergent situation in consultation with collaborative physicians
- Discharge admitted patient with necessary follow up and care management plan once deemed safe for discharge
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and patient’s family to optimize patient care delivery
- Educate patients and their families on the healthcare needs, conditions, medications, care options etc. for the patient
Simulation Center Coordinator and Faculty
University of Central Arkansas
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed staff for simulation center
- Maintained budget for supplies and equipment contracts for simulation lab
- Managed productivity of skills labs for both baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs
- Educated entry level nursing students in Health Assessment Course
- Coordinated program schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources and facility availability.
- Coordinated high and low fidelity simulation scenarios for BSN students
- Provided clinical skills remediation to BSN students
Staff Nurse (RN)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Performed charge nurse duties as the care delivery facilitator (CDF) on Trauma/ENT/Plastics unit
- Oversaw nursing care performed for up to 30 patients
- Made daily patient care assignments for nursing staff
- Assisted with scheduling of staffing
- Implemented direct patient care for up to five patients per shift
- Performed patient admissions and discharge procedures
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team and patient’s family to optimize patient care delivery
- Educated patients and their families on the healthcare needs, conditions, medications, care options etc. for the patient
- Provided assistance to nursing staff in the performance of patient care and procedures
- Precepted new nursing staff
Adjunct Faculty– Clinical Instructor
University of Central Arkansas
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Instructed 2nd year nursing students on clinical skills necessary to take care of hospitalized patients on a medical/surgical floor
- Supervised learning experiences for students in the hospital setting
- Served as a resource for students in both healthcare knowledge and clinical skills
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR01.2019
Master of Nursing Science - Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track/Nursing Education
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR01.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR01.2011
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Strategic planning
- Flexible and adaptable
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
2013- Nominee for UAMS’ Daisy Award
2011- Cum Laude graduate of University of Central Arkansas
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing
- National Association of Orthopedic Nurses
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated
- Undergraduate Chapter advisor 2012- Present
- Regional Membership Training committee member 2021- Present
- Alumni Chapter President 2018-2019
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, State Arkansas – 2016- present
- Registered Nurse, State Arkansas – 2011- present
- Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – (exp. 2026)
- BLS – Healthcare Provider through American Heart Association – (RQI cycle )
Timeline
APRN for Orthopedic Surgery VN 0619 Grad III- Step
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
05.2023 - Current
Advanced Practice Provider Coordinator/Lead Musculoskeletal Service line
UAMS
11.2021 - 05.2023
Advanced Practice Provider Council
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
01.2021 - 05.2023
The Joint Commission Joint Replacement Certificati
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS
01.2021 - 05.2023
APRN for Orthopedic Surgery/Adjunct Clinical Faculty for UAMS College of Medicine Orthopedics Department
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
03.2017 - 05.2023
Adjunct Faculty– Clinical Instructor
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
01.2017 - 06.2017
APRN (Inpatient Orthopedic Surgery)/Adjunct Clinical Faculty for UAMS College of Medicine Orthopedics Department
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
01.2016 - 03.2017
Simulation Center Coordinator and Faculty
University of Central Arkansas
08.2014 - 01.2016
Adjunct Faculty– Clinical Instructor
University of Central Arkansas
01.2013 - 05.2013
Staff Nurse (RN)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
07.2011 - 07.2014
Master of Nursing Science - Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track/Nursing Education
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Central Arkansas
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
HONORS AND AWARDS
2013- Nominee for UAMS’ Daisy Award, 2011- Cum Laude graduate of University of Central Arkansas, Fall 2010- Inductee into Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing- Kappa Rho at Large chapter
SCHOLARSHIP
- Thomas, A. (2019). Clinical Pathway for Treating Chronic Knee Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Doctor of Nursing Practice Project. University of Arkansas
- Thomas, A. (2015). Case Presentation for Patients with TIA/CVA Symptoms. Poster Presentation, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
- Thomas, A., Wilson, K. (2015). Hypertension: “The Silent Killer.” [PowerPoint slides].
- Parham, T., Silvestri, C., Thomas, A., Tucker, J., (2010, December). Effects of Consistent Oral Care on Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. Poster presentation. Senior Evidence Based Practice Poster Symposium. University of Central Arkansas.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- UNIVERSITY OF ARKANS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
- Adult Acute Care Nursing I
- Adjunct clinical instructor - Spring 2017
- UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS DEPT. OF NURSING
- Health Assessment - 8/2014-12/2015
- Chronic Health (Med/Surg. II) –
- Adjunct clinical instructor - Fall 2013
- Student teaching practicum- Fall 2014
- Simulations – Fall 2015
Scholarship
- Thomas, A. (2019). Clinical Pathway for Treating Chronic Knee Pain After Total Knee
Arthroplasty. Doctor of Nursing Practice Project. University of Arkansas
- Thomas, A. (2015). Case Presentation for Patients with TIA/CVA Symptoms. Poster
Presentation, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
- Thomas, A., Wilson, K. (2015). Hypertension: “The Silent Killer.”[PowerPoint slides].
Parham, T., Silvestri, C., Thomas, A., Tucker, J., (2010, December). Effects of Consistent Oral
- Care on Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia. Poster presentation. Senior Evidence Based
Practice Poster Symposium. University of Central Arkansas.
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