Gerrie Thomas Email & Phone Number

Duluth, Ga, Us

Head Apheresis Nurse October 2008 - Current• Q/A Representative • Reports Apheresis Indicators Quarterly• Maintains monthly validations studies, audits, and focus studies• Develops new standards of practice procedures for new Apheresis treatments• Revises all current policies monthly• Precepts new Apheresis staff• Attends weekly stem cell transplant meetings with outpatient clinic and transplant physicians• Provides continued education to all Pheresis staffClinical Coordinator June 2007 - Current•Directs activities of Hematology/Oncology Unit, Stem Cell Transplant Unit, Outpatient Infusion and Pheresis Center•Manages daily staff of 10-12 (RN’s / CNA’s / Admin Assistant)•Coordinates multidisciplinary care of all cancer patients•Improves access to care and customer service•Supports physician leaders and team•Facilitates communication to patient and multidisciplinary team•Evaluates effectiveness of patient care•Performs daily rounds and interacts with patients on each unit•Coordinates admissions, discharges and transfers•Oversees daily chemotherapy treatments•Balances and maintains daily staffing and productivity levelsRegistered Nurse February 2005 - Current•Provide patient education and support•Manages group of patients and coordinates daily care•Administers chemotherapeutic agents per physician orders•Monitors daily laboratory values and gives replacements according to unit standard operating procedure•Efficient time management skills enable proficient and accurate charting