Richard Thompson
Nurse Extern - Medical ICU at Altoona Regional Health System- Claim this Profile
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Patricia Meintel
I have known RIchard as his advisor and in professor/student capacity. He is well organized and dependable. His assignments were always on time at an average or above average level. He demonstrates a caring and compassionate manner with his patients and families.
Patricia Meintel
I have known RIchard as his advisor and in professor/student capacity. He is well organized and dependable. His assignments were always on time at an average or above average level. He demonstrates a caring and compassionate manner with his patients and families.
Patricia Meintel
I have known RIchard as his advisor and in professor/student capacity. He is well organized and dependable. His assignments were always on time at an average or above average level. He demonstrates a caring and compassionate manner with his patients and families.
Patricia Meintel
I have known RIchard as his advisor and in professor/student capacity. He is well organized and dependable. His assignments were always on time at an average or above average level. He demonstrates a caring and compassionate manner with his patients and families.
Experience
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Altoona Regional Health System
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Nurse Extern - Medical ICU
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May 2011 - Present
- Assist all RN staff with daily care of critically ill patients and family- Assist in Rapid Response Teams and Bedside Surgical Procedures- Development of skills using bedside cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilation, homodynamic monitoring and interpretation of diagnostic laboratory studies- Building communication and interpersonal skills: Assisting care between all members of the health care team.-Maintaining a strong understanding of Intensive care responsibilities through patient reporting, accurate assessments, medical terminology and patient transporting. Show less
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Nurse Extern
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May 2010 - Present
Altoona Regional Health System - Post-Surgical/Trauma Tower 14- Nurse Extern - May 2010 May 2011- Work one on one with registered nurses to complete daily tasks, bedside care and basic clinical skills- Education, observation and development of RN Roles and Skills- Development of communication skills and teamwork with increased understanding of the healthcare process
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Outreach Assistant
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Nov 2008 - Sep 2009
• Development and execution of various Community Education/Outreach programs. • Contribute and create articles for WPCAMR’s weekly e-newsletter, “Abandoned Mine Posts” • Assisting in various community presentations on environmental history and coal mine reclamation. • Research technology and explore efficient and cost effective outreach programs. • Development and execution of various Community Education/Outreach programs. • Contribute and create articles for WPCAMR’s weekly e-newsletter, “Abandoned Mine Posts” • Assisting in various community presentations on environmental history and coal mine reclamation. • Research technology and explore efficient and cost effective outreach programs.
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Field Biologist
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Apr 2007 - May 2008
Summary: Mosquito control and habitat surveillance as a state regulated West Nile Virus prevention program. • Trap, monitor and treat mosquito infested areas with pesticide applications. • Assess environmental conditions, surveillance of mosquito habitats. • Collect biological data: Identification of adult and larva mosquito species. • Respond and diagnose public mosquito complaints within Cambria County, PA Summary: Mosquito control and habitat surveillance as a state regulated West Nile Virus prevention program. • Trap, monitor and treat mosquito infested areas with pesticide applications. • Assess environmental conditions, surveillance of mosquito habitats. • Collect biological data: Identification of adult and larva mosquito species. • Respond and diagnose public mosquito complaints within Cambria County, PA
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Education
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2010 - 2012
Mount Aloysius College
ADN RN, Nursing -
2004 - 2008
Saint Francis University
B.S, Biology (Concentration in Ecology) -
Universidad Internacional Mexico
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