David Thomas
Rocky Point,North Carolina
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 20 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of: CVICU-NSICU-ED-RRT-Trauma, treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level in ICU-Rapid Response-IV Team positions. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-CVICU
Medical Solutions
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse-CVICU-Rapid Response
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse-NSICU-CVICU
Travel Nurse Across America
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse-CVICU-NSICU
Vidant Medical Center
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse-CVICU
Travel Nurse Across America
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in CVICU critical care units.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Post-OP open heart surgeries patients.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Registered Nurse-Clinical Coordinator-CVICU
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Certification: NC EMT-Paramedic - Emergency Medical System
Lernoir Community College
Kinston, NC10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC06.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC05.2003
Skills
- Reliable and Responsible
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Emergency Interventions
- Patient Assessment
- MEDITECH Software
- EPIC Systems
- Procedure Support
- ECMO-LVAD-Impella-IABP proficient
- Ventriculostomy trained and proficient
- CRRT-NxStage-Prismaflex systems
- PIV-Ultrasound IV-ABG-Phlebotomy proficient
- 12 Lead-5 Lead interpretation proficient
- Trained in Advanced Airway Management; Intubation-Cricothyrotomy
Certification
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- NIHSS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse-CVICU
Medical Solutions
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse-CVICU-Rapid Response
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
07.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse-NSICU-CVICU
Travel Nurse Across America
08.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse-CVICU-NSICU
Vidant Medical Center
08.2019 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse-CVICU
Travel Nurse Across America
05.2019 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse-Clinical Coordinator-CVICU
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
04.2016 - 05.2019
Certification: NC EMT-Paramedic - Emergency Medical System
Lernoir Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cape Fear Community College