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BELINDA THOMAS

Fairfield,CA

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse over five years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in geriatric, step-down, emergent, and psychiatric specialties.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Registered Nurse

California Medical Facility
05.2022 - Current
  • Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
  • Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Correctional Registered Nurse

San Quentin Facility
03.2018 - 05.2022
  • Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
  • Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

John Muir Medical Center
09.2017 - 11.2017
  • Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
  • Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to [Number] patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
  • Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
  • Enhanced performance of junior nurses through training and evaluations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
06.1996

Skills

  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Prison Settings
  • Focused Patient Assessments
  • Providing Medications

Timeline

Correctional Registered Nurse

California Medical Facility
05.2022 - Current

Correctional Registered Nurse

San Quentin Facility
03.2018 - 05.2022

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

John Muir Medical Center
09.2017 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
BELINDA THOMAS