Jennifer Thomas

Staff Nurse 34 bed unit Surgical Multi different surgeries and procedures

• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for current patients and procedure patients D/C home same day
• Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.

Staff Nurse Station 4500 Medical Oncology

• Provided emotional support for patients receiving physically taxing treatments.
• Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
• Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

• Assist new patients in complete admission forms and other related paperwork for speedy admissions process.
• Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
• Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
• Implemented CDC and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies to guide in SNF/LTC
• Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.

Staff Nursing Solid Organ Oncology Unit

• Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
• Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
• Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
• Provided emotional support for patients receiving physically taxing treatments.
• Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.

Staff Nurse, floating to different unit each shift Med-Surg, Telemetry, Pediatrics, ED, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum and Nursery

• Assessed patient conditions, administering meds/treatments. Providing education to patient/families & updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Safeguarded patient privacy through stringent adherence to HIPAA requirements.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.