Analpha Thomas
Desplaines,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse with a background in cardiac telemetry at Lutheran General Hospital, adept in critical care nursing and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated excellence in patient care, achieving significant improvements in patient outcomes. Skilled in using cardiac monitors and fostering patient and family advocacy. Proven track record in emergency response and patient evaluation, enhancing healthcare delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Lutheran General Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Caring for patients who have variety of cardiac diagnosis such as COPD, CHF, A.Fib procedures and some cardiac interventions such as cardiac cath, pacemakers)
- Assessed and monitored cardiac telemetry patients for changes in heart rhythm.
- Developed comprehensive plans of care based on assessments, physician orders, lab values and other data points.
- Assisted with the insertion of pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
- Responded quickly and effectively during emergency situations involving cardiac arrest or unstable rhythms.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Mental Health Tech
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
- Faciliated activities such as groups, stress management, therapeutic communication
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Advocated for patient rights and provided guidance on navigating mental health systems.
Nurse Shadow
Healthcare System- Lutheran General Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Paired with registered nurse to accelerate up patient evaluations
- Discussed patient care with the clinical care team
- Coordinated with various hospital departments such as a CNA's, dietitian, nutritionist
- Recorded observations of patient's progress, treatments, and reactions to medications and treatments.
- Participated in clinical simulations and workshops to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL12.2022
Associcate - Science
North Park University
Chicago, IL05.2020
Associate - Science
Oakton Community College
Desplaines, IL05.2019
Skills
- Basic life support
- Cardiac monitors
- Critical care nursing
- Patient and family advocacy
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Telemetry monitoring
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nominee
Certification
- Illinois RN License
- ACLS/BLS Certification
- CPI Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Lutheran General Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Mental Health Tech
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
07.2021 - 06.2023
Nurse Shadow
Healthcare System- Lutheran General Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2018
Associcate - Science
North Park University
Associate - Science
Oakton Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Volunteer Experience
- Lutheran General Hospital, 01/01/18, 05/01/18, Paired with registered nurse to accelerate up patient evaluations., Discussed patient care with the clinical care team., Coordinated with various hospital departments such as CNA's, dietitian, nutritionist.
- Student Council, 08/01/17, 05/01/18, Represented the college competing at regional and national competition., Represented the group on campus and in the local community., Reunited different cultural and passion.