ATLANTIC BEACH, FL, June 12, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Amy Thourot has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Thourot has established herself as a leader and innovator in healthcare technology, nursing and clinical leadership. As the founder and chief executive officer of Realize-365 in Chicago since 2022, she has guided the company's strategic vision, clinical direction and commercial growth. Under her leadership, Realize-365 has become recognized for transforming complex medical records into actionable clinical insights through advanced, AI-powered technology.

Ms. Thourot also serves as Realize-365's clinical expert, engaging with global healthcare organizations, government agencies and public-sector leaders to develop solutions that improve patient outcomes, reduce costs and return valuable time to clinicians. She regularly represents the company at healthcare technology conferences, industry panels and keynote speaking engagements, while also leading cross-functional collaboration between clinical, technical and commercial teams. As a Microsoft Partner, Ms. Thourot participates in monthly meetings with healthcare technology specialists, chief nursing officers, chief medical officers and strategic advisors.

Prior to founding Realize-365, Ms. Thourot served as director of medical-legal solutions at Exigent Group Limited (now Morae) from 2016 to 2023. In this capacity, she led teams across the U.S., South Africa and India, helping nurses identify meaningful career opportunities beyond bedside care, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when many clinicians were reassessing their professional futures. Ms. Thourot's work at Exigent reinforced her belief in the extraordinary transferable skills nurses possess and their potential to shape the future of healthcare.

Concurrently, from 2011 to 2023, Ms. Thourot was an entrepreneur in legal nurse consulting, providing expert guidance on medical-legal matters. Similarly, she served as a registered nurse and legal nurse consultant in Chicago beginning in 2007, further expanding her expertise in both clinical practice and legal consulting. Between 2012 and 2015, Ms. Thourot worked as a registered nurse, aesthetic nurse injector and research coordinator at University Plastic Surgery in Morton Grove, Illinois. She contributed to patient care while advancing research initiatives within the practice. Earlier, from 2010 to 2012, she was the director of business development and clinical nurse liaison at Symphony Care Network in Lincolnwood, Illinois. In this role, she facilitated partnerships between clinical teams and business operations to enhance patient care delivery.

Ms. Thourot served as a registered nurse, research coordinator and foundation developer for Dr. Matthew Jimenez at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Morton Grove from 2008 to 2010. Her earlier experience includes serving as a clinical nurse and nurse manager at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital from 2001 to 2008. From 1998 to 2000, she was a registered nurse at Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. Likewise, she spent eight years as a registered nurse at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor from 1990 to 1998. Ms. Thourot commenced her career as a registered nurse at New York University from 1989 to 1990.

Across two decades spent as an intensive care unit nurse, Ms. Thourot found that these years proved foundational for her career; they shaped her clinical expertise, resilience and deep understanding of what patients, families and care teams experience during critical moments. Throughout her career, Ms. Thourot has achieved further recognition as an expert in technology, medical records management and AI applications in healthcare. She is especially proud of founding Realize-365 and transforming hands-on clinical experience into a broader mission: empowering healthcare professionals with greater clarity and impact.

Ms. Thourot's academic background includes earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bowling Green State University in Ohio in 1989. She also holds several professional certifications, including a registered nurse since 1989, a critical care registered nurse and an advanced cardiovascular life support certification. These credentials have enabled her to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive innovation in healthcare technology.

Ms. Thourot attributes much of her success to the values instilled by her father, commitment to excellence both professionally and personally, which fostered her competitive spirit and determination throughout life's challenges. Her resilience has been further strengthened by completing five marathons, competing in various sports and overcoming significant personal adversity. Drawn initially to nursing by a desire to make a direct difference through skillful compassion and calm decision-making during vulnerable moments for patients and their families, Ms. Thourot's career evolved into leadership roles where she could influence broader change within healthcare systems.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Thourot is committed to civic engagement. She founded the Amy's Angels Network in 2024 to support community initiatives, volunteered with Imerman Angels from 2014 to 2016, and facilitated breast cancer support groups at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital from 2013 to 2015. Her creative contributions include authoring a book on nursing entrepreneurship and healthcare technology, as well as speaking at major industry events, including the 2026 Healthcare Technology Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ms. Thourot also serves as a board member of Bright Minds Capital Partners VC, a testament to her influence in both healthcare innovation and venture capital.

Born in Wauseon, Ohio, Ms. Thourot has three children. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys walking her Border Collies on the beach each morning, playing competitive tennis, cooking for family and friends, reading widely across genres, traveling internationally, including exploring her ancestry in France, and visiting loved ones around the world. Looking ahead, Ms. Thourot aims to inspire nurses by demonstrating how their skills can open doors beyond traditional hospital settings, while continuing to build Realize-365 into a high-impact enterprise that transforms how clinical information is used to improve patient care. She is also dedicated to creating a lasting family legacy through real estate development projects, such as oceanfront homes.

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