Amari Thomas
Sylacauga,AL
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive expertise in critical care environments. Proven ability to manage acute patient conditions and deliver high-quality care. Reliable team player known for adaptability and results-focused approach. Proficient in advanced patient monitoring and emergency response skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
UAB Medical West
05.2022 - Current
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Mentored new ICU nurses, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance their professional growth and development.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing double-check system with fellow nurses.
- Led team of nurses in high-stakes situations, ensuring optimal patient care under pressure.
ICU Float Travel Nurse
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Regularly assigned to all specialty ICUs, including, medical, neuro, trauma, surgical, and cardiac floors, and adapted promptly to new patient assignments
- · Assist in managing EkoSonic Endovascular System (EKOS) and other life support systems when necessary.
- Managed a. variety of patients including, Motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, stabbings, house fires, chemical burns, falls, suicide attempts, spinal cord and crush injuries, septic, obstructive, and hypovolemic shock related to the above injuries
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
ICU Travel Nurse
Baystate Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated in and presented during nurse-led rounds with multidisciplinary teams
- Designed evidence-based clinical goals to progress patients toward discharge
- Established therapeutic relationships with patients and families, participated in goals-of-care conversations, and assisted with forming plans for end-of-life comfort measures
- Reduced recovery time for surgical ICU patients by providing comprehensive post-operative care, including pain management and wound care.
- Collaborated with case managers and social workers to facilitate timely discharges from the Surgical ICU, ensuring appropriate follow-up care arrangements were in place for each patient.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Medical Center Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Contributed to a decrease in hospital-acquired infections by maintaining strict sterile techniques during invasive procedures and dressing changes.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Post-op surgical patients.
- Streamlined the admission process for trauma ICU patients by implementing new protocols for rapid assessment and intervention.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Oversaw proper placement of tubes, catheters, and vascular access
- Appropriately administered medications according to physician orders
ICU Travel Nurse
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Administered blood products according to established protocols, closely monitoring patients for transfusion reactions or complications.
- Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within the hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as needed.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations in the Medical ICU setting, fostering professional growth.
- Improved end-of-life care by developing and implementing comprehensive palliative care plans.
- Reduced stress and improved morale among nursing staff by initiating peer support programs.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Central Alabama Community College
Childersburg, AL05-2022
Skills
- Meditech Charting System
- Meditech Expanse Charting System
- Cerner Charting System
- Epic Charting System
- Hiflow/Airvo
- CRRT Therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Alaris PCU IV pump
- Hospira IV pump
- Baxter sigma IV pump
- Pump A IV pump
Certification
- Alabama Multi-State License
- Massachusetts Registered Nurse License
- California Registered Nurse License
- NHSS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
ICU Float Travel Nurse
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
10.2024 - 01.2025
ICU Travel Nurse
Baystate Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Medical Center Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
ICU Travel Nurse
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
ICU Nurse
UAB Medical West
05.2022 - Current
- Alabama Multi-State License
- Massachusetts Registered Nurse License
- California Registered Nurse License
- NHSS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Associates Degree - Nursing
Central Alabama Community College
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