Christina Thomas

• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Caring for patients who has had hernia repairs, flap reconstructions, colostomy placement, bariatric surgeries
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Administration of blood and blood products
• Caring for clients with tracheostomy tube
• Preparing and administering all routes of medication
• Bathing patient, changing patient’s soiled gown, soiled diaper and under pads
• Passing of NGT, urinary catheter (female)
• Performing aseptic dressing on different stages of wounds
• Responsible for repositioning patients every two (2) hours
• Operating and monitoring medical equipment
• Creating, implementing, and evaluating patient care and progress with other members of the medical team
• Supervising Nursing and medical students during their clinical rotations, custody, and administration of Dangerous drugs (Narcotics).
• Potassium Chloride Infusion
• Bladder Irrigation or CBI
• PEG tube feeding
• Chest tube monitoring
• Monitoring patients after having minor procedures: kidney biopsy, liver biopsy, nephrostomy placement, colonoscopy
• Bowel preparation for colonoscopy
• Ward management: ordering of supplies, writing 24-hour reports, making ward allocations.
• Giving mid-day report and performing handing over of unit
• Transportation of patients to and from other departments for e.g., radiology department, on the road transport in the ambulance, transport from minor operating theatre and our interventional suite where they perform biopsies and CVC placement.
• Performing safe venipuncture and Intravenous cannula insertion
• Acting in the capacity of a Charge Nurse and performing the responsibilities of a supervisor
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.

Cases handled:

• DKA
• Small resection
• Bariatric surgery
• Mammoplasty
• Hernia repair
• Hypertension
• Stroke
• Fractures
• COPD
• Dementia
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Cardiac cases – Myocardial Infarction, complete heart block, Heart Failure, Ischemic heart disease
• Asthma
• Sickle cell
• End stage renal disease
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus
• Systemic Lupus Erythematous
• Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State
• Clostridium Difficile
• Shingles
• Confusion state
• Alzheimers and Dementia
• Head Injury
• Contact barrier patients, droplet barrier patients.
• Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism

• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.