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Deepa Thomas

11534 NW 4th Manor, Coral Springs

Summary

Experienced nursing professional prepared for post-anesthesia and critical care roles. Successfully managed numerous patient recoveries, ensuring safety and comfort throughout process. Reliable team collaborator known for achieving positive outcomes and adapting to dynamic clinical environments. Skilled in patient assessment and pain management.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU

Broward Health North
04.2018 - Current
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as nerve block, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
  • Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient's condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
  • Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU and also worked as a Charge Nurse in the unit.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Delivered patient care not only in PACU but also in Pre-Op and Discharge areas, ensuring continuity of care and flexibility to help departmental needs.
  • Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Florida Medical Center - a Campus of North Shore
03.2007 - 04.2018
  • Direct patient and family centered care - coordinated with doctors and other departments in providing excellent comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
  • Operated advanced life support equipment proficiently during emergencies, stabilizing critically ill patients swiftly when necessary.
  • Managed accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, treatments, and progress to maintain clear records for effective decision-making.

Registered Nurse CVICU

Malhotra Heart Institute
05.2001 - 07.2003
  • Provided post operative care to post cardiac-thoracic surgery patients such as CABG, valve replacement surgery, and TVR.
  • Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
  • Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.

Registered Nurse CVICU

Metro Heart Institute With Multispeciality Hospital
09.1998 - 03.2001

Education

Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
07-2016

Diploma - Nursing

Sri Siddartha School of Nursing
Tumkur-7, Karnataka, India
08-1998

Skills

  • Post-anesthesia monitoring
  • Patient recovery evaluations
  • Conducting diagnostic assessments
  • Cardiac monitoring expertise
  • IV catheter insertion
  • Assisting with nerve block
  • Pain assessment
  • Analgesia pump management
  • Patient/ Family education
  • Computer charting (Epic, Cerner)
  • Care activities prioritization
  • Procedure assistance
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Clinical decision-making

Certification

Florida Board of Nursing (RN 9261136) 2026

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) 2027

Basic Life Support (American heart association)2027

Pediatric Advanced Life support (AHA) 2026

Languages

English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Kannada
Limited Working

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU

Broward Health North
04.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU

Florida Medical Center - a Campus of North Shore
03.2007 - 04.2018

Registered Nurse CVICU

Malhotra Heart Institute
05.2001 - 07.2003

Registered Nurse CVICU

Metro Heart Institute With Multispeciality Hospital
09.1998 - 03.2001

Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Diploma - Nursing

Sri Siddartha School of Nursing

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