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Denise Thomas
RN
Afton,OK
Summary
Proven RN with a track record of enhancing patient satisfaction and health outcomes at Craig General Hospital. Expert in medication and IV administration (hard skill) and providing compassionate care (soft skill), significantly reducing medication errors. Skilled in patient education, advocating for comprehensive care plans, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Healthcare professional prepared for nursing roles, bringing substantial experience in patient care and medical procedures. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation, coupled with compassionate approach. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
30
30
Medical field
Work History
RN
Oklahoma Health Care Solutions
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
RN
Mays Home Health
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
RN, Emergency Department
Craig General Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2013
- Acted as a patient advocate by effectively communicating their needs to the healthcare team and ensuring appropriate follow-up care was arranged.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
- Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment for patients and staff.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, satisfaction, and overall Emergency Department efficiency.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Lab Technician
09.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
09.2013
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Community health
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Physical assessments
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Evaluation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
- Emotional awareness
- Family Education
- Intravenous therapy
- Acute care expertise
- ADL Assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Taking vitals
- Administering immunizations
- Tracheostomy Care
- Performing EKGs
- IV setup
- Evaluations
- Lab result interpretation
- Home care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Collecting vitals
- Preventive health
- Maintaining privacy
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTimeline
RN, Emergency Department - Craig General Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2013
RN - Mays Home Health
01.2013 - 01.2018
RN - Oklahoma Health Care Solutions
NEO A&M - Associate of Applied Science, Medical Lab Technician
NEO A&M - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
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