Animol Thomas
Garnerville
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in direct patient care and team collaboration. Trained new staff while enhancing patient independence through effective communication and crisis intervention, leading to improved patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapy Aide
Rockland Psychiatric Center
Orangeburg
12.2019 - Current
- Monitored patient behavior and reported significant changes to care teams.
- Delivered daily living skills training to boost independence and self-sufficiency.
- Taught coping strategies for managing stressors outside therapy.
- Trained new Mental Health Therapy Aides on best practices.
Patient care Tech
Westchester Medical Center
Valhalla
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
- Performed fingersticks, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), feeding, and intake monitoring.
- Supported nurses with patient care and trained new Patient Care Technicians.
Registered Nurse
Dhahran General Hospital
Saudi Arabia
02.2001 - 04.2017
- Prioritized nursing interventions, administered medications, and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care for complex patients.
- Precepted nursing students and supported staff development.
- Managed staffing schedules, time-off requests, and departmental resources to maintain quality patient care.
Education
BSC Nursing -
Sita School of Nursing
India09-1995
Skills
- Patient care techniques
- Mental health support
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral observation
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
NHA Certification, (EKG, phlebotomy, CNA), #G2C9R9E7
Timeline
Therapy Aide
Rockland Psychiatric Center
12.2019 - Current
Patient care Tech
Westchester Medical Center
03.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Dhahran General Hospital
02.2001 - 04.2017
BSC Nursing -
Sita School of Nursing