Shelly Thomas
About Shelly Thomas
Shelly Thomas is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 22 years of nursing experience, specializing in patient intake, care plans, and telepsychiatry in Texas and Florida. She has worked at Texas Health Resources and Cerebral, and currently practices at Headway since 2021.
Work at Headway
Shelly Thomas has been employed at Headway as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner since 2021. In this role, she focuses on providing psychiatric care and support to patients. Her responsibilities include managing patient intake, discharges, and monitoring care plans. She has been instrumental in fostering strong relationships with patients to enhance treatment outcomes.
Previous Experience at Texas Health Resources
Prior to her current position, Shelly Thomas worked at Texas Health Resources as a Registered Nurse from 2014 to 2022. During her eight years in Bedford, Texas, she specialized in charting, managing patient intake and discharges, and monitoring care plans. This experience contributed to her extensive knowledge in patient care and nursing practices.
Education and Expertise
Shelly Thomas studied at Walden University, where she pursued a degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from 2017 to 2020. This education provided her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her field. She is also licensed to practice telepsychiatry in both Texas and Florida, expanding her ability to provide care to a broader patient base.
Experience at Cerebral
Shelly Thomas worked as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Cerebral from 2021 to 2022. During her 11-month tenure in Dallas, Texas, she continued to develop her expertise in psychiatric care. Her role involved direct patient interaction and the implementation of care strategies tailored to individual needs.
Nursing Background
With 22 years of nursing experience, Shelly Thomas has worked across various specialties, including psychiatric, neurology, and cardiac units. Her extensive background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of patient care, enabling her to promote policies and protocols that achieve core measures in healthcare settings.