Edith Thomas
Orange City,FL
Summary
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
AdventHealth Urgent Care
01.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, obtaining vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted and documented results.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Patient Care Technician
Adventhealth
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCA Lake Monroe Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
HCA Lake Monroe Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa Health And Rehab
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided personal care of 12 residents daily and as needed.
- Ambulated and transferred residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
- Recorded resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information as assigned.
- Participated in collecting data need for the accurate completion of the plan of care.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Herzing University
Winter Park06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Trained in safe medication administration
- Highly skilled at problem solving
- Excellent communication skills
- Case Management
- Adaptable and Flexible
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- IV Certified
- CPR and BLS certified
- Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
AdventHealth Urgent Care
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Adventhealth
08.2023 - 11.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCA Lake Monroe Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023
Patient Care Technician
HCA Lake Monroe Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa Health And Rehab
12.2018 - 01.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Herzing University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Temple University