John Thomas

Medical Surgical Unit

• Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
• Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies..
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Educated patients and families about disease processes, treatment plans, medication side effects and post-discharge instructions.
• Monitored EKG rhythms and responded appropriately to arrhythmias using ACLS protocols....
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
• Performed venipunctures for laboratory testing as ordered by physicians or mid-level providers.
• Assisted in the orientation process for new nurses entering the Medical Telemetry Unit.
• Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining focus on delivering quality patient care.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Psychiatry Unit

• Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
• Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
• Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
• Coordinated discharge planning activities for psychiatric patients.
• Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
• Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
• Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
• Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

• Assessed and monitored critically ill patients' conditions to identify changes in health status.
• Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
• Actively participated in code blue situations utilizing ACLS protocols for rapid response resuscitation efforts.
• Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Provided emotional support to family members affected by their loved one's illness or injury.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Performed ongoing critical thinking skills when assessing changes in a patient's condition or responding to emergent situations.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.