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Jinu Kunnel Thomas

9815 Magnolia Estates Lane ,Manvel

Summary

An experienced Registered Nurse with 29 years of experience in the Emergency Room
and Coronary Care Unit, including critical care for adults and children, behavioral
medicine, trauma, cardiac, and stroke care in high patient volume settings.
Over 10 years' experience as a Team Leader, charge nurse, patient flow coordinator in
the ER, specialized in Triage, assuring satisfaction of patient care, collaboration with
ER physicians to determine acuity, support staff nurses.
Effective preceptor to new hire nurses and paramedic students.
Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Observation Unit

Houston Methodist
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • 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.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

Registered Nurse-Observation Unit

Baystate Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with ACS, NSTEMI, Strokes, GI bleed, Alcohol withdrawal Syndrome, drug overdose, Pre and post Cardiac Cath patient care, Sickle Cell crisis
  • · Performed cardiac monitoring, identified arrhythmia, and intervened using ACLS algorithm and physician orders.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions, high-risk intravenous medications, blood products, and played an active role in preventing further deterioration of patients.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Baystate Medical Center( AMN Healthcare)
10.2019 - 11.2021
  • Stabilized patients with life threatening emergencies with BLS, ACLS and PALS protocols.
  • Quickly and accurately assessed patient care needs.
  • Worked collaboratively with doctors and staff to provide exceptional care
  • Managed multiple cases simultaneously, prioritizing needs accordingly like, Poly trauma, STEMI/NSTEMI, Strokes.
  • Triaged incoming patients based on level of injury or illness
  • Responsible to manage and monitor patients on mechanical ventilator.

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Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Al Ain Hospital
09.2003 - 08.2019
  • Able to manage ER as a team leader.
  • Assisting the lead nurse in the effective operational management of department.
  • Managing patient care and identifying patient care priorities.
  • Rapid assessment and treatment to patients in the initial phase of illness or trauma and often in the life threatening condition
  • Competent in ESI and Manchester triaging system and able to triage patients as per priority.
  • Able to manage cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adults and children as per ACLS and PALS guidelines.
  • Able to manage serious poly trauma cases as per the TNCC guidelines.
  • Provides and co ordinates emergency nursing care for patients for a designated time frame.
  • Recognize the emergency situations and act effectively according to the policy and protocols.
  • Served as a preceptor, Mentor for new nursing staff.
  • Participation in JCIA accreditation program ,training and staff development program.


Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ministry Of Health, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
12.1999 - 11.2001
  • Provides and co ordinates emergency nursing care for patients for a designated time frame.
  • Highly proficient in contributing to and reaching team solutions, generating and maintaining positive relations with internal and external clients, including patients comfort and placement.
  • Maintains flexibility in performing work duties to adapt to changes in patient volume.

Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
05.1997 - 11.1999
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Staff Nurse, Coronary Intensive Care Unit

Ceeyam Hospital
09.1995 - 03.1997
  • Able to manage serious cardiac cases like STEMI , pulmonary edema ,CHF ,Cardiac and respiratory arrest.
  • Provides delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of assessment ,planning ,intervention and evaluation.
  • Perform chest physical therapy treatments which involves percussion, postural drainage or suctioning.
  • Communicate changes in patients clinical condition with physicians nursing supervisor /manager and co-worker as appropriate.
  • Capable in assisting physician in procedures like intubations, CPR, cardioversion ,insertion of central and arterial line etc.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2021

Diploma in Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing

NITTE Institute of Nursing Sciences
Karnataka, India
08.1995

Skills

  • Displayed expert clinical skills in managing the critical care of all categories of patients in ED
  • Well versed in communication skills, Knowledgeable in all current procedures, PALS, and ACLS
  • Coordinate with physicians and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plans
  • Proficient in multi-tasking and handling stressful situations
  • Got excellent clinical skills and able to perform duties swiftly and efficiently to prevent delays in patient care
  • Efficient in clinical documentation using First net and power chart Cerner and experience with Pyxis medication distribution machine
  • Leadership and preceptor experience: training and mentoring new hires
  • Highly proficient clinical skills: IV insertion, drips, cardiac monitors, ventilators, defibrillation, codes, Central line care, Arterial line set up, 12-lead EKG, drawing ABGs
  • Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedure

Certification

  • PALS certification by American Heart Association
  • ACLS certification by American Heart Association
  • TNCC certification by American Nurses Credentialing center (ENA)
  • BLS Certification by American Heart Association
  • ATCN Certification by American Heart association.
  • Certification for EKG interpretation.
  • NIH Stroke scale Certification Course .
  • Certificate course in moderate and deep sedation for Pediatric and Adult.

Licenses

RN License, Texas Board of Nursing, USA.

RN License, State of Massachusetts, USA.

RN License, Karnataka, India.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Observation Unit

Houston Methodist
09.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse-Observation Unit

Baystate Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Baystate Medical Center( AMN Healthcare)
10.2019 - 11.2021

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Al Ain Hospital
09.2003 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ministry Of Health, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
12.1999 - 11.2001

Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
05.1997 - 11.1999

Staff Nurse, Coronary Intensive Care Unit

Ceeyam Hospital
09.1995 - 03.1997

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Diploma in Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing

NITTE Institute of Nursing Sciences
Jinu Kunnel Thomas