Channa Thomas
Baytown,TX
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced nursing professional with a strong background delivering dynamic patient care and operating within a variety of diverse environments Leverage advanced written and verbal communication skills integral to forging strong relationships and expanding professional network. Committed to supporting resource allocation and equipment maintenance to streamline a culture of accountability and efficiency. Actively strive to enhance internal productivity and align operations with regulatory standards and clinical expectations. Personally, outline facility guidelines and establish safety standards to promote achievement of all care objectives and performance of care activities. Employ dynamic critical thinking and problem-solving skills to integrate quality improvements to consistent issues and innovatively slash deficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Services Nurse
KELSEY – SEYBOLD CLINIC
Houston, TX
10.2017 - Current
- Possessed extensive experience in delivering immunization shots to individuals of all ages.
- Sufficiently knowledgeable in the practices of Universal Precautions
- Applied sound knowledge of actions required during anaphylactic emergencies, including the administration of epinephrine.
- Effectively manages high-stress scenarios with ease
- Expanded capability to operate autonomously
- Successfully oversaw the coordination and management of daily operations for Immunization/Injection services
- Administered preventive health services such as routine immunizations, tuberculosis screenings,
- Perform multiple medical procedures, including EKG’s, Tiered Testing, spirometry and point of care testing, suture removal, ear irrigation
- Provided effective communication and coordination between patients and providers
- Consistently demonstrated sound, ethical decision-making skills in alignment with medical protocols
- Conduct pre-employment testing including drug screening, provide audiometry and Titmus vision screening for corporate accounts.
- Evaluated effectiveness of injection therapies over time.
- Managed inventory of supplies used in injection procedures.
- Monitored vital signs during and after administration of injectable medications.
- Educated individuals on the purpose, dosage, and potential side effects of medications.
- Provided patients with instruction on self-administration techniques for prescribed injectable medications.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.
- Assessed patients to determine their eligibility for injection therapy.
- Supervised certified nursing assistants in the administration of injections.
- Ensured that sterile technique was followed when preparing and administering injections.
- Reported any changes in a patient's condition to the physician or nurse practitioner providing care for the patient.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials for injection therapy.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives for facility's injection services.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Ensured personal and team adherence to medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Trained and mentored new RNs, LVNs and CNAs/CMAs/MAs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Private Duty Pediatric Field Nurse
epic health services
Houston, TX
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Spearhead the execution of high-quality patient care to support health and quality of living within a home setting
- Demonstrate extensive pediatric expertise to boost recovery and facilitate patient performance of daily activities
- Committed to providing ongoing emotional familial support and maintaining extensive documentation of medical care
- Effectively correspond with nurse supervisor and physician to address individual concerns and enhance care quality
- Qualified to operate all medical equipment and perform key functions including glucometer, g-button, feeding pumps, and suctioning.
Employee Health and Occupational Medicine Nurse
houston methodist san jacinto hospital
Baytown, TX
06.2015 - 04.2017
- Personally, provided high-caliber health services for employees in a highly functional staff of over 1600 employees
- Maintained workplace records and documented all medical services
- Served as DOT collector and breath alcohol technician in addition to acting as Employee Health Department New Employee Orientation presenter
- Committed to enhancing training efforts for new hires and heading orientation and onboarding processes.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
harris health systems
Baytown, TX
03.2012 - 06.2015
- Demonstrated competency with a range of nursing measures to provide comprehensive education to patients and families regarding procedures, care needs, and disease management
- Collaborated closely with healthcare team to chart procedures and administer oral, intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous medications
- Qualified to lead and perform Well Child Check in addition to administering vaccinations compliance with children, ImmTrac, and immunization schedule
- Competent applying treatments including nebulizer, ear irrigation, POC glucose, and dressing changes
- Oversaw general nursing functions and managed obtainment of vital signs via a variety of medical equipment
- Worked closely with physician to gain procedural consent from patient, coordinate procedural preparation, and evaluate safety measures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Texas children’s hospital
Houston, TX
03.2006 - 03.2012
- Headed the development and implementation of safety measures to ensure patient care quality
- Effectively maintained equipment and coordinated procedural preparation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Albany, NY05.2024
Certificate of Technology - Vocational Nursing
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX08.2011
Certified Nursing Aide - Nursing
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX05.2005
Skills
- Dynamic patient care
- Preceptor
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Resource allocation
- Equipment maintenance
- Internal productivity
- Regulatory standards
- Clinical expectations
- Facility guidelines
- Safety standards
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Quality improvements
- Administering immunization and injections
- Universal Precautions
- Emergency action
- Epinephrine administration
- Protocols for adverse reaction
- Working autonomously
- Coordinating and managing daily operation
- Preventive health services
- Medical procedures
- Liaison between patient and providers
- Ethical decision-making
- Pre-employment testing
- Audiometry / Titmus vision screening
- Medical equipment operation
- Nurse supervisor correspondence
- Documentation
- Employee health and occupational medicine nurse
- Workplace records
- DOT collector
- Breath alcohol technician
- New employee orientation
- Comprehensive education
- Disease management
- Vaccinations compliance
- Treatments application
- General nursing functions
- Procedural consent /Procedural preparation
- Safety measures evaluation / Safety measures implementation
- Emergency Response
- Diabetes management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Health care consultation
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient education and counseling
- Call triaging
- Emergency Procedures
- Home Health Care
- Community advocate
- Follow-up calls
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Care
- Epic, RLDatix, TRAVAX, Dynamic Health, SentrySuite, Log Tag Analyzer, UPTODATE,Computer Controlled Audiometer (CCA-200), Alco-Sensor IV, Mircosoft Teams
- Patient and family advocacy
- VFC / COVID-19 compliance
- Medical Screening
- Culturally sensitive
- Direct Patient Care
- Pediatric nursing
- Travel Medicine Nurse
Licensing and Certifications
- Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing, 2024
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing, 2011
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider, American Heart Association, 07/2024
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, American Heart Association, 11/2022
- Certified Vision and Hearing Screener, Texas Department of State Health Services
- Breath Alcohol Technician, Department of Transportation 2013
- DOT Collector, Department of Transportation 2013
Timeline
Patient Services Nurse
KELSEY – SEYBOLD CLINIC
10.2017 - Current
Private Duty Pediatric Field Nurse
epic health services
04.2017 - 10.2017
Employee Health and Occupational Medicine Nurse
houston methodist san jacinto hospital
06.2015 - 04.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse
harris health systems
03.2012 - 06.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Texas children’s hospital
03.2006 - 03.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Certificate of Technology - Vocational Nursing
San Jacinto College
Certified Nursing Aide - Nursing
San Jacinto College
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