Deby Thomas

Dynamic PMHNP with extensive experience in psychiatric care, most recently at Curana Health, managing complex conditions. Proven expertise in crisis intervention and medication management, fostering collaborative treatment plans. Committed to patient education and achieving positive outcomes in challenging environments.

PMHNP-BC at Curana Health (2025-02 – 2026-02)

• Provide psychiatric care to geriatric patients across more than 30 assisted living facilities in Minnesota.
• Specializing in dementia with associated aggression, adjustment disorder, grieving, depression, and anxiety.
• Managing chronic psychiatric conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and traumatic brain injury patients.
• Service is provided in the patient's apartment.

Mental Health Nurse at Hennepin County Jail (2023-03 – 2023-10)

• Registered Nurse responsible for mental health of 700 inmates at Hennepin County Jail. Assessed suicidality, triaged needs, and managed medication effectiveness and side effects.
• Monitored psychiatric symptoms and medication effects on inmates daily.
• Educated inmates on coping strategies and mental wellness practices.
• Documented patient interactions and treatment progress accurately and timely.

Substance Abuse RN at Hazelden Betty Ford (2022-05 – 2023-01)

• Provided direct care to teens and young adults with substance abuse issues, including managing withdrawal and detox per protocol.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.

ICU Nurse at North Memorial Hospital (2021-12 – 2022-04)

• Provided intensive care to patients with COVID-19 in a COVID-19 Crisis Contract.
• Assisted with complex procedures under the direction of physicians and specialists.
• Responded efficiently to emergency situations, ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.

Psychiatric RN at Prairie Care (2021-05 – 2021-12)

• Managed the mental health of children in an inpatient setting.
• Worked compassionately with youth with gender-identity issues, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.

ICU RN at Methodist Hospital (2019-02 – 2021-03)

• Provided patient care to critically ill patients, including COVID patients during the most severe period of the Covid pandemic.
• Provided updates to family and set up FaceTime opportunities for patient interaction with critically ill patients when families were forbidden in the hospital.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.

Psychiatric RN at Saint Joseph Hospital (2017-02 – 2019-02)

• Provided psychiatric care to patients in acute crises, including homeless and drug addicted individuals.
• Lead teams in restraint and de-escalation situations for violent, aggressive patients.
• Followed emergency protocols for safe medication management of violent patients.
• Provided leadership, training, and support to patients and staff of psychiatric patients in acute crisis.

Emergency RN at Saint John's Hospital (2015-02 – 2017-02)

• Provided nursing care to patients presenting to the emergency department with critical and life-threatening issues across the lifespan.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Provided psychiatric care for patients presenting emergently with suicidal ideation, drug overdose, and critical schizophrenic symptomatology.

ICU RN at Fairview Southdale Hospital (2011-11 – 2015-01)

• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care.
• Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced critical care environment.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses continuously.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.
• Maintained accurate and detailed patient records using electronic health systems.
• Educated patients and families on complex medical conditions and treatment plans.

ICU RN at United Hospital (2001-07 – 2010-11)

• Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced critical care environment.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses continuously.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.
• Maintained accurate and detailed patient records using electronic health systems.
• Educated patients and families on complex medical conditions and treatment plans.

Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – University of North Dakota (2024-08)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Western Governors University (2020-04)

Associate of Science in Nursing – Minneapolis Community and Technical College (1997-06)

Master of Arts in Music – Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (1983-06)

Bachelor of Arts in Music – Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (1981-06)