ERICA THOMAS
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Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Registered Nursing Skills Patient observation of signs and symptoms Patient care documentation and charting Blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration and readings Subcutaneous/IM/IV injection administrations Hospice, Oncology, and palliative care Patient comfort and management with positioning Post-surgical care/Intravenous therapy/Wound Care Medical terminology/Medical Office Management/Medication Administration Reliable worker with the ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills Enjoy working with MH/MR, Geriatrics, Alzheimer’s, Dementia patients MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint Epic/Cerner/McKesson training Activities of Daily living (ADL)/Heart saver First Aid/Current CPR Certification ACLS/BLS certified Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner Student committed to becoming effective instrument in delivering better health care services. Offering extensive nursing training and familiarity with essential medical tools and terminology. Proficient in checking and recording vital signs, infection control and entering patients' medical history into database.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse Neuro
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, Virginia
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Demonstrated expertise in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing necessary interventions for neurological patients.
- Implemented appropriate diagnostic tests as ordered by physicians or nurse practitioners while ensuring accuracy in interpretation of results for developing effective treatment plans accordingly.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences during treatment planning processes while maintaining consistent communication between stakeholders involved in decision-making aspects related to neurological care delivery strategies adopted over time.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients built on trust, empathy, respect, understanding their unique needs while providing emotional support throughout the healing process.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the neurology unit by fostering open communication channels amongst colleagues from diverse backgrounds working together towards common objectives aimed at enhancing overall performance levels within the department co
- Increased staff efficiency by providing ongoing mentorship and training to new nurses, acting as a resource for questions or concerns about neurological nursing practices.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures effectively.
- Improved recovery outcomes with the development and execution of individualized care plans for neurological patients.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies, ensuring the privacy and dignity of all patients under my care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
United Med
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse
Norfolk City Jail
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Registered Nurse
SnapNurse
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
UVA
06.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
12.2018 - 09.2021
St. John’s Hospital
05.2018 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General
05.2018 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
03.2015 - 10.2017
Trinity Hospital
05.2017 - 10.2017
Chesapeake Rehab
01.2010 - 01.2015
NIHSS certified
United States Navy
03.2001 - 06.2009
- Colostomy and Ileostomy care.
- Preceptor.
- Charge Nurse.
- Mental Health Nurse.
- Geriatric Psych Nurse.
- Gastric and Colorectal care to post-op patients.
- Chest tube monitoring, document drain output/ Peg tube feeding administration and discontinuation.
- Patient education and Discharge Planning.
- Heparin IV drip monitoring.
- Foley catheter insertion and discontinuation.
- Blood Draws/PICC changes, Responsible for maintenance of over 100 tools used by clients on different ships.
- Ensuring the safety of personnel.
- Maintain damage control equipment for 56 spaces.
- Observed over 1000 safety checks for lighting equipment for the ships.
- Maintained corresponding logs.
- Executed maintenance plan for all naval ships.
Education
A.A.S. Registered - undefined
A.A.S - Healthcare Management
Ashworth University ITT Technical Institute
BSN -
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL 06.2016 - 12.2017
AGNP - Registered Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 11.2022 - Current
Skills
Preventative health
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Sanitation
IV setup
Disease specialization
At-risk patient care
Chest pain management
Oxygen saturation standards
Insulin medication assistance
Vaccine administration
Direct Patient Care
Hospice and palliative care
Physical assessments
Medical office administration
Removing sutures
Administering immunizations
Medication Administration
Performing EKGs
Patient counseling
Patient Assessments
EMR / EHR
Infection control measures
HIPAA education
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Timeline
Registered Nurse Neuro
Riverside Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
United Med
01.2024 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Norfolk City Jail
03.2023 - 10.2023
AGNP - Registered Nursing
Walden University
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
SnapNurse
01.2022 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
UVA
06.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
12.2018 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General
05.2018 - 10.2018
St. John’s Hospital
05.2018 - 12.2018
Trinity Hospital
05.2017 - 10.2017
BSN -
Chamberlain University
06.2016 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse
Chesapeake Regional Hospital
03.2015 - 10.2017
Chesapeake Rehab
01.2010 - 01.2015
NIHSS certified
United States Navy
03.2001 - 06.2009
A.A.S. Registered - undefined
A.A.S - Healthcare Management
Ashworth University ITT Technical Institute