Adama Tholley
Folcroft,PA
Summary
Registered nurse, seeking to obtain a position in healthcare in a positive, challenging setting where I can use my abilities, passion, and patient-centered knowledge to improve patient care outcomes and standards. I have the ability to have a positive impact in the work environment by fostering relationships with patients and coworkers and advancing standards and principles into prompt, effective practice. Personal: Excellent interpersonal skills, meticulous, and character-driven. Professional: Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, time management, organizational abilities, and problem-solving abilities; familiarity with Epic, Cerner, and OASIS Electronic Health Records.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MedSurg telemetry Stroke Unit
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Lansdowne, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Deliver patient-centered nursing care to a diverse group of patients across the acute care telemetry stroke unit, which includes managing 6-1 ratio of patients, performing assessments, and delivering care based on age, risk factors, and cultural needs
- Provided intravenous therapy; complex wound care; monitoring patients on telemetry cardiac heart monitors for various conditions. Administer medications, collaborated daily with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimum patient care.
- Work as a charge nurse making sure the unit is flowing properly, delegating patient assignment to nurses throughout shifts, making assignments for nurses for incoming shifts. Providing supervision and providing resources to support staff.
Clinical Nurse 1 Case Manager
Penn Medicine Home Health
Philadelphia, PA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Case manage and provide direct skilled nursing care and education to adults in the homecare setting with a variety of diagnoses including, but not limited to, CHF, trauma, orthopedic surgery, diabetes, stroke, cancer, and COVID-19
- Provide follow-up visits for patient’s post-hospital discharge and develop a plan of care.
- Provide wound care including assessing and staging wounds.
- Ostomy care and providing disease management education.
- Collection of labs
Certified Nursing Assistant
PENN MEDICINE HOSPICE
Philadelphia, PA
10.2017 - 09.2022
- Provided patient care assistance under the direction of the case manager/registered nurse.
- Assisted patients and their families to perform patient personal care tasks and daily living activities.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Assisted patients and their families in navigating transitions with end-of-life care.
Lead Certified Brain Injury Specialist
REMED RECOVERY CARE CENTER
Paoli, PA
05.2010 - 09.2017
- Delivered direct client care to inpatient survivors of brain trauma, focusing on daily living.
- Supervised direct care staff teams as a team leader during shifts.
- Documented behavioral issues and addressed problem-solving techniques.
- Maintained effective verbal and written communications with colleagues, clients, and their family members and/or guardians when applicable.
- Maintained consistent implementation of strategies to support each client’s treatment plan.
- Provided counseling, psychosocial support, and crisis interventions for patients and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY
Philadelphia, PA06.2022
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
WESTCHESTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
West Chester, PA05.2017
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Registered Nurse :September 2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified, American Heart Association August 2024
- ACLS May 2025
- Graduate of Nurse residency program October -2024
- BLS – May 2025
Timeline
MedSurg telemetry Stroke Unit
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse 1 Case Manager
Penn Medicine Home Health
09.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
PENN MEDICINE HOSPICE
10.2017 - 09.2022
Lead Certified Brain Injury Specialist
REMED RECOVERY CARE CENTER
05.2010 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
WESTCHESTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA