MADELYNN MOREAU THOMAS
Haughton
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven Director of Nursing with extensive leadership experience across LTACH, IRF, ICU, Inpatient Psychiatric services, and Skilled Nursing in the Home Health field. Proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams while driving operational excellence, Joint Commission readiness, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. Expert in staffing operations, workforce development, budget management, nursing payroll, and system-wide clinical initiatives, including fall prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement programs. Recognized for strong leadership presence, loyalty, ability to build high-performing teams, and commitment to integrity-centered patient care. Methodical director with several years of comprehensive experience overseeing daily operations of healthcare organizations. Hardworking and versatile professional well-versed in executing business strategies, implementing operational plans, overseeing financial performance, and maintaining safe, efficient staffing operations across multiple campuses and service lines. Thorough knowledge of healthcare market trends, regulatory compliance, corporate finance, and performance improvement measures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Inpatient Psychiatric Services
Intensive Specialty Hospital
Shreveport
01.2026 - Current
- Provide full operational and clinical oversight of adult inpatient geriatric psych and detox units
- Ensure a safe, therapeutic, and compliant environment for behavioral health patients
- Oversee suicide risk assessments, safety protocols, and behavioral health compliance standards
- Lead initiatives focused on patient dignity, safety, and therapeutic outcomes
- Implement structured programming, group therapy schedules, and patient engagement initiatives
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care with providers, social work, and case management
- Address patient and family concerns while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance and safety standards
- Led group therapy sessions, fostering social skills and emotional well-being among participants
- Assessed patient mental health needs through comprehensive evaluations for Geriatric and Adult Detox Psych patients.
Director of Nursing (DON)
Intensive Specialty Hospital
Shreveport
02.2025 - Current
- Provide executive oversight for nursing operations across LTACH, IRF, ICU, Med-Surg, and specialty units
- Lead and manage 280+ nursing staff across 3 hospitals with 4 different clinical services.
- Oversees departmental budgets, nursing payroll operations, staffing productivity, and shift-to-shift staffing coordination across multiple inpatient units while maintaining regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and quality patient care standards.
- Develop and implement hospital-wide policies, procedures, and clinical initiatives
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state/federal regulations
- Lead fall prevention programs, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement efforts
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols enhancing quality of specialized services.
- Oversee clinical education, competencies, and staff development programs
- Collaborate with executive leadership to drive strategic growth and clinical excellence
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Primestar Home Health
12.2023 - Current
- Delivered skilled nursing care, focusing on wound care management and patient education to promote recovery
- Coordinated care for patients with chronic conditions, enhancing management of cardiac, respiratory, and psychiatric diagnoses
- Educated patients and families on medications and home care plans, fostering understanding of disease processes
- Conducted Start of Care, Discharges, Recertification, and Resumption of Care assessments to evaluate patient needs
- Ensure compliance with home health regulations and documentation standards using Oasis EMar
Clinical Recruiter
Intensive Specialty Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Manage full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding
- Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs and workforce planning strategies
- Enhanced hiring pipelines to decrease vacancy rates across departments
- Executed candidate screenings to align selections with organizational culture and expectations
- Facilitated onboarding and retention strategies to integrate new hires effectively
- Recruit and hire for nursing, administrative, marketing, and clinical positions
- Assisted in onboarding processes to integrate new hires into the hospital culture.
- Eliminated the use of agency and contract nursing staff
Nurse Manager
Intensive Specialty Hospital
Shreveport
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed daily operations of nursing units within LTACH/IRF setting
- Supervised nursing staff, maintaining appropriate staffing ratios to enhance patient care delivery
- Coordinated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care planning
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies
- Led staff education, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions
- Streamlined workflows, contributing to improved patient care outcomes
- Assisted in Joint Commission readiness and audit preparation
House Supervisor
Intensive Specialty Hospital
Shreveport
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed staffing and patient flow to ensure efficient clinical decision-making
- Led nursing and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative environment for optimal patient care
- Directed daily operations of 60-bed facility, overseeing multiple service lines to enhance service delivery
- Responded to emergencies and coordinated care across departments
- Participated in policy development, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives
- Supported Joint Commission readiness and regulatory compliance efforts
ICU Staff Nurse / COVID ICU / Med Surge Nurse /LPN
Intensive Specialty Hospital
Shreveport
10.2013 - 01.2021
- Delivered critical care to ICU patients including ventilator management, drips, and advanced monitoring
- Supported development and staffing of COVID units to enhance patient care during pandemic response
- Provided direct patient care in intensive specialty settings.
- Provided high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced environments
- Precepted new staff and promoted adherence to clinical standards
- Mentored and trained new nursing staff on best practices to ensure quality care delivery
- Provided emotional support to patients and families to foster resilience during challenging times
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
04-2026
Associate Degree - Nursing
Southern University at Shreveport
ShreveportLicensed Practical Nurse -
Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Skills
- Psychiatric services
- Clinical expertise
- Patient safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality improvement
- Policy development
- Workforce management
- Staff development
- Talent acquisition
- Payroll oversight
- Patient experience
- Team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Nursing leadership
- People management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Louisiana
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Louisiana
- Wound Care Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Manager of Inpatient Psychiatric Services
Intensive Specialty Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Director of Nursing (DON)
Intensive Specialty Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
Primestar Home Health
12.2023 - Current
Nurse Manager
Intensive Specialty Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2025
Clinical Recruiter
Intensive Specialty Hospital
01.2022 - Current
House Supervisor
Intensive Specialty Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2023
ICU Staff Nurse / COVID ICU / Med Surge Nurse /LPN
Intensive Specialty Hospital
10.2013 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate Degree - Nursing
Southern University at Shreveport
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Northwest Louisiana Technical College