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Dr. Renee Thompson

Dr. Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAAN, CSP

Founder and CEO, Healthy Workforce Institute

About

Renee grew up in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, the oldest of 5 kids. There was never a dull moment in the Rossi home as her parents provided anyone in need a seat at the dinner table and sometimes a place to stay. Renee’s father had a strong work ethic (still does) and worked hard to provide for his family. Her mom kept everyone fed, watered, clothed, and is extremely kind, generous, and loving. Renee acquired her drive to accomplish everything she could in this one precious life and her passion for helping others from her parents.

Adulting didn’t come easy for Renee at first. She married young and had two kids right away, without the means to provide for them. One day she looked around and decided she wanted a better life for her girls and for herself. So, she got her associate degree in nursing at a local community college, then got her bachelors, masters, and finally, in 2015, received her doctoral degree in nursing. Along the way, she divorced her first husband and married the man of her dreams. Together, Ashley and Renee have built a life that they love.

Ten years ago, Renee took a leap of faith, quit a really great job that she loved, and started her own business. The business started basically as Renee – a speaker. Fast-forward to today, and she’s expanded the business beyond just her and now enjoys watching her company develop into an institute that serves numerous clients around the globe.

Shows

Latest from Coffee Break: Breaking the Cycle of Bullying in Healthcare, One Cup at a Time

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Healthy work cultures are built when leaders step in early and make it clear what behavior is and isn’t acceptable on their teams. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Menschner, CEO of the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders, joins Dr. Renee Thompson to discuss why the leader’s role in shaping culture matters…

Summary: Joy sounds like the first thing to cut when healthcare gets hard. At Connecticut Children’s, it is what keeps nurses speaking up. In this episode, Deanna Hill, manager of the Center for Professional Development’s New Graduate Transition to Practice program at Connecticut Children’s, and Sarah Matney, Senior…

Workforce well-being is not a perk. It is a leadership and organizational strategy that shapes how people experience their work, develop professionally, and provide safe care. In this episode, Dr. Valerie Morrison, Senior Director of Student Health Services at the University of North Florida, joins Dr. Renee Thompson…

Strong healthcare teams are built when leaders take the time to understand the people behind the roles. In this episode, Dr. Nikki Gruebling, Senior Vice President of Member Networks and Operations at Vizient, joins Dr. Renee Thompson to discuss why relationship-building is one of healthcare’s most important…

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