Erin Thomas
Newark,DE
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse, adept in medication and IV administration and excelling in patient education and counseling. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care, while effectively managing complex patient needs. Skilled in working as part of a multidisciplinary team, showcasing a commitment to continuous learning and excellence in nursing.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
Newark, DE
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Caring for all types of hematological/oncological disorders and malignancies. Including but not limited to triaging, support in diagnosis and treatment.
- Assessment and care of hemtological/oncological emergencies.
- Vascular access device management including CVC's, port-a-caths, PICC lines and intravenous catheters.
Oncology Nurse
Mater Private Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
07.2016 - 03.2022
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Mentored new oncology nurses, sharing knowledge gained from years of experience in specialized cancer care settings.
- Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay current on advancements in oncology treatments and nursing techniques.
- Triaged oncology and hematology patients and coordinated a plan with Oncology Consultants.
- Management of central lines.
- Radiotherapy nursing assessments, follow-up care and brachytherapy support.
- Administration of blood products.
Occupational Health Nurse
Department of Work and Pension
Edinburgh, Scotland
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Worked as a Functional Disability Assessor Nurse, assessing clients functional status and filing reports to the Department of Work and Pensions.
Oncology Nurse
London Bridge Hospital
London, UK
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Triage of oncological and hematological conditions providing care and planning.
- Pre and Post bone marrow transplant care.
Registered Nurse
Brighton and Sussex University Hospital
Brighton, UK
10.2010 - 05.2014
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Management of acute illnesses including but not limited to diabetic emergencies, mental health issues, substance abuse, hematological disorders, cardiac and respiratory disorders.
- Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team to plan and initiate patient care.
Education
No Degree - Functional Disability Assessor
Department of Work And Pensions
United Kingdom12.2015
Level 7 (Masters Level 20 Credits) - Mentorship Preparation
Brighton University
Brighton, UK01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Angelas College, National University of Ireland
Sligo, Ireland11.2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Chemotherapy and anti-cancer administration including intravenous, subcutanenous and oral
- Care of hematology and oncology patients
- Wound care management
- Work as part of Multidisciplinary team
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
05.2022 - 10.2024
Oncology Nurse
Mater Private Hospital
07.2016 - 03.2022
Occupational Health Nurse
Department of Work and Pension
10.2015 - 05.2016
Oncology Nurse
London Bridge Hospital
05.2014 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
Brighton and Sussex University Hospital
10.2010 - 05.2014
No Degree - Functional Disability Assessor
Department of Work And Pensions
Level 7 (Masters Level 20 Credits) - Mentorship Preparation
Brighton University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Angelas College, National University of Ireland