Vincent A. Thomas Jr., Mba, Lnha Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Doctoral Research and Development in AI-Driven Wearable TechnologyAs a doctoral researcher, my work focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and wearable technology to enhance the quality of care for seniors and veterans residing in skilled and post-acute nursing homes. My research is dedicated to developing and implementing advanced AI-driven wearable devices that provide continuous health monitoring and predictive analytics.Key areas of my research include:Development of Intelligent Wearables:Designing and prototyping wearable devices equipped with sophisticated sensors to accurately track vital signs and health metrics in real-time.AI and Machine Learning Integration:Creating and applying AI algorithms and machine learning models to analyze the data collected by wearable devices, enabling early detection of health issues and personalized care interventions.Healthcare Data Analytics:Utilizing big data analytics to interpret and leverage vast amounts of health data, providing actionable insights for healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions.Customization for Seniors and Military Veteran Care:Tailoring wearable technology solutions to address the unique healthcare needs of seniors and military veterans, ensuring comfort, ease of use, and accuracy in monitoring.Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Considerations:Ensuring that all technological solutions adhere to healthcare regulations and ethical standards, prioritizing data privacy and security.Through this research, I aim to contribute to the advancement of healthcare technology, fostering a proactive and preventive approach to care that significantly improves the well-being of seniors and veterans in nursing homes. My work is driven by a commitment to innovation, quality, and compassionate service, with the goal of transforming the landscape of eldercare and military veteran care through intelligent technology.

Parma, Ohio, Us

»» 130-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with a 14 bed Dementia unit. Leading 20 managers and 90+ associates. Directs QA programs, cost controls and continuous improvements.

Lebanon, Ohio, Us

»» Create, nurture, and sustain a ‘neighborhood’ of 5 homes—each with 12 rooms for a total of 60 beds—managing and consciously allocating a multimillion-dollar budget to deliver the highest possible quality of life for residents and a robust employee experience for staff. »» Safeguard the integrity of the ‘neighborhood’ from a traditional institutional mindset, driving systemic change in the industry by demonstrating the effectiveness of this operating methodology, improving quality measures, and achieving 90%+ census.»» Reached an average case mix index of 3.1 reflecting the diversity, clinical complexity, and resource needs of patients, leveraging strengths in finance, analytics, and economics to recognize and act on opportunities to improve CMI.»» Advocate for the needs of each resident whether securing critical benefits coverage for veterans, inventing and working to commercialize a new product to improve resident’s dignity, or working with the AHA to better serve resident’s needs.»» Built preferred provider relationships with area healthcare organizations to support continuity of care, creating communication pathways to reduce cumbersome processes and expedite messaging between clinical providers.»» Represented the brand on digital media, promoting liberation of elders from a traditional institutional setting, evangelizing the differentiators of Otterbein and elder-centered options, services, and programs.

»» Trained within and then managed a 62-bed skilled nursing home facility with a 4-bed ventilation unit, leading 6 managers and 90+ associates. Directed QA programs, continuous improvement, and change management.»» Improved relationships and generated a strong stream of referrals within the community, reducing regulatory deficiencies, passing the state survey, and implementing the internal controls, SOPs, and training to drive operational excellence.»» Balanced staffing and resource allocation, achieving zero nursing agency utilization and supporting a more profitable operation; introduced critical care services to open a new revenue stream and fuel desired expansion.»» Built brand equity by first recognizing the dignity of all elders, making patient-centered decisions, communicating with a sense of caring and compassion, and building a clinical and support team that shared the same passions.»» Led all facility-wide business and operations functions including admissions, ancillaries, payables, receivables, payroll, office administration, compliance, quality monitoring, talent management, employee relations, public relations, and more.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

»» Instructed adult offenders within the corrections system, working with small groups to deliver targeted secondary education lessons, facilitating differentiated instruction to meet each student’s needs, and preparing students for the GED exam.»» Built solid teacher-student working relationships with many adults who sought to improve their lives, treating each student as a unique individual with the potential to learn and succeed, demonstrating a passion for making a difference.

Oak Creek, Wi, Us

»» Worked within diverse K-12 classrooms to conduct small group and individual lessons and activities, stepping into classrooms to maintain the continuity of the course, provide leadership and support, and develop targeted instructional strategies.»» Engaged in short- and long-term assignments providing the opportunity to become a key member of teaching teams, cultivate student and parent relationships, and build true partnerships to support student success.

Columbus, Oh, Us

»» Prepared medications for dispensing to patients, made sterile and non-sterile compounds, followed all safety and USP guidelines, and served as a lead team member and trainer to peers on standard operating procedures.»» Monitored pharmacy equipment operation, recorded critical data, and recognized and reported any issues with the potential to impact compliance.»» Communicated with professionalism and empathy with patients, improving patients’ understanding of their medication regimen, and addressing any issues quickly to ensure optimal service within a fast-paced and high-volume environment.»» Maintained an efficient and effective operation, maintaining inventory levels, inspecting medication areas, monitoring storage standards, and ensuring the cleanliness of and organization of the pharmacy to expeditiously serve the hospital.

»» Ventured into the business arena, building and growing a diversified portfolio including manufacturing and distribution of a consumer product—C-Staples BBQ Sauce—and launch of a small trucking business. »» Explored and formed strategic partnerships with an economic development network and retail accounts to catalyze growth, shelf space, and market penetration.»» Won a $360K award and 2-year federal government contract to distribute product through the Army and Air Force Exchange network, independently navigating the highly complex government proposal submission process.»» Grew customer base to 250+ distribution sites; structured profitable routes to service each account, expanding market share across Northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, and engaging with 3PLs to support logistics operations.»» Recruited, trained, and managed a team of five to support daily operations, allowing for focus on leadership functions including building relationships with top national chains, ensuring contract compliance, and promoting brand awareness.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

»» Supported preparedness and combat operations within the C-130 program, performing operational readiness inspections and maintenance checks, certifying aircraft airworthiness, and ensuring total SOP compliance with all processes and procedures. Monitored and calculated aircraft engine and control systems data during flights, communicating data clearly and confidently.»» Developed strong leadership skills during two-decade career, rising to a senior flight engineer during tenure, successfully executing 2,300 hours of flight time, and taking ownership to ensure readiness for training exercises and combat operations.

Doctor Of Business Administration, Dba

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration

C-130 Flight Engineer

Aerospace Propulsion