Katie Thomas
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, NICU
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
09.2025 - Current
- Care for high risk newborns in Level II/III NICU, providing specialized nursing interventions, monitoring vital signs, oxygen saturation levels, and neurological development
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Clinical Decision Unit, Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Provide comprehensive care to patients with different acute illnesses and chronic diseases
- Perform detailed patient assessments, develop care plans and monitor patient progress
- Interdisciplinary care - collaborated with Physicians, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Wound care, Dietary, and Case Management
- Administer medications, IV fluids, titrate heparin and amiodarone drips as needed, ensuring accuracy in dosage and delivery
Nurse Extern: Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Perform and record patient vital signs, intake and output, and weight
- Provide direct patient care
- Maintain a safe environment
- Evaluating health changes and reports to nurse in a timely manner
Lead Ophthalmic Technician
Capital Health Plan
Tallahassee, FL
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Examined condition of eyes by observing pupils, muscle strength, and visual acuity
- Maintained ophthalmic instruments and equipment
- Conducted visual field tests to measure field of vision
- Assisted with insertion and removal of contact lenses
- Dr. Daniel Lazar
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tallahassee Community College of Nursing
05-2024
Associate of Arts - undefined
Tallahassee Community College
07-2022
Skills
- Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills
- Team leadership and critical decision making
- Provided and helped with activities of daily living
- Worked with coworkers in planning care for patients and assisting in daily patient care
- The ability to verbally communicate with patients and establish rapport
- The skill to be able to adapt and make changes in a fast-moving environment
Certification
- Registered Nurse- State of Florida June 2024- present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support August 2024- present
- NIHSS Certified August 2024- present
- Basic Life Support Certification July 2024 - present
Timeline
Charge Nurse, NICU
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Clinical Decision Unit, Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2025
Nurse Extern: Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2024
Lead Ophthalmic Technician
Capital Health Plan
11.2018 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - undefined
Tallahassee Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tallahassee Community College of Nursing