Marlisha Thomas

Experience

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  Greenwood Leflore Hospital

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2016

  Registered Nurse- Float

  • Performed daily assessments, administered medication and treatments, completed charting, and supervised care of 6-8 patients per day• Educated patients on their health conditions, treatment options, maintenance, and discharge planning

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  Brookwood Baptist Health

  Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

  Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Intake (Interim)

  • Assessed patients with mental health disorders in the emergency department before hospital admission • Administered medications to improve stability on inpatient units • Created interdisciplinary care plans • Supervised 7 bed psychiatric intake unit • Managed patients 1 to 7 nurse patient ratio

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  University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  Psychiatric Registered Nurse- Acute

  • Collaborated with physicians, patients and their families, therapists, nurses, social workers, and other members of an interdisciplinary team to develop patient specific care and treatment plans• Implemented specific treatments as ordered by staff psychiatrist, and further educated patients about mental illnesses and treatment options• Assessed, planned, evaluated, and documented all aspects of patient care, while managing a case load of 6 – 7 patients• Administered medication/treatments to patients and observed, documented, and initiated appropriate action to therapeutic procedure and/or medication Show less

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  Winona Manor Nursing Home

  Nov 2017 - Oct 2019

  Registered Nurse

  • Supervised staff and assigned job duties. • Collaborated with executive personnel and interdisciplinary team members to carry out treatment plans and ensure patient safety. • Provided patient care including assessments, administering medication, wound care, health maintenance education, prevention, and care plans.

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  Holiner Psychiatric Group

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2022

  Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- BC

  • Evaluate and diagnose mental health disorders based on the DSM-5 criteria: ADHD, schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety related disorders, eating disorders, and addiction.• Provide medication management, supportive therapy, and referrals as needed. • Order labs and collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, quality care. • 15-minute follow ups and 1-hour initial evaluations. Face to face and via telemedicine. • Compose letters including prior authorizations, insurance appeals, and return to work accommodations. Show less

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  Mind Haven

  Apr 2022 - now

  Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Part time