Background
Thomas, Dorothy Nell was born on August 20, 1935 in Wiggins, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Chester and Alma (Smith) Rouse.
Thomas, Dorothy Nell was born on August 20, 1935 in Wiggins, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Chester and Alma (Smith) Rouse.
Diploma, Mather School Nursing, New Orleans, 1956. Student, William Carey School Nursing, 1972—1973. Student, University North Carolina, 1974—1975.
Staff nurse Southern Baptist Hospital, New Orleans, 1956—1957, assistant head nurse, 1957. Clinical director Mather School Nursing, 1957—1959. Public health nurse New Orleans Health Department, 1960—1964, assistant supervisor, 1964—1968.
Aide supervisor Home Health Services Louisiana, Inc. (subsidiary Hillhaven Corporation), New Orleans, 1968—1971, nursing supervisor, 1971—1972, associate director patient care services, 1972—1981, administrator, director patient care services, from 1981. Preceptor Community Health Nursing Section Department Applied Health Sciences, Tulane University School Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 1980—1981.
Regional director National Medical Home Care, New Orleans, from 1983.
Member of South Louisiana League Nursing (board directors 1979-1982), National League Nursing, Louisiana Association Home Health Agencies (director 1982-1983, president 1981-1982).
Married Richard L. Thomas, October 6, 1957. 1 child Deborah.