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Pennye Thompson, RN

Pennye Thompson, RN

Coordinator of Clinical Programs

(505) 272-423l (direct)
(505) 272-52l5 (o)
pennye@unm.edu or  PThompson@salud.unm.edu

Department: Nursing

Division: Pediatrics

University of New Mexico Health Science Center

Affiliation with COC: Coordinator of Clinical Programs

Clinics:

Nursing coordinator for these clinics: Adult Neurology (Dr. Vickers/Dr. Reeve), Adult Autism Diagnostic Clinic, Behavior Health Developmental Disability Outreach Clinic (Taos Outreach). Member of the Special Needs Clinic. Starting an Adult Cerebral Palsy Clinic in 2005.

Education:

Diploma Degree in Nursing, Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Lubbock, Texas, 1984.

Pre-Nursing course work completed at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.

Licensure:

Registered Nurse, New Mexico

Registered Nurse, Texas

Board Certification:

Registered Nursing

Professional Memberships and Activities:

New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association (DDNA): member, 2001- present; Secretary, 2002- present

Member of the National DDNA, 2001 - present

Healthcare Decision Resource member, 2003 - present

Specialties:

Registered Nurse with 19+ years of clinical experience in Psychiatric Nursing, Substance Abuse Nursing, and 4+ years of Developmental Disabilities Nursing.

Implementation of a wide range of adult, adolescent and family treatment approaches in response to developmental disabilities, psychiatric disorders, and chemical dependencies, including: Schizophrenia, Depression, Bipolar Disorders, Behavioral Disorders, Addictions, Grief, Abuse & Anger, Self- Esteem issues.

Conference Facilitator for the Wellness Conference, New Mexico

Experienced Charge Nurse and Preceptor with a proven capacity to train, schedule, supervise and mentor psychiatric nurses & new hires.

Committed to providing appropriate Patient Education and skilled in the planning and implementation of professional workshops for health care personnel.

Presentations:

Thompson, P., Benton, A., MD., "Developmental Disability and Aging," Albuquerque, NM, 2003.

Thompson, P., Fedor, C., "Healthcare Decisions and Ethical Considerations," Las Cruces, NM, 2004.

Thompson, P., Moralez, A., "Dealing with Grief and Loss," Albuquerque, NM, 2004.