Kira Thomas
Columbus,OH
Summary
Offering solid foundation in healthcare principles and strong desire to learn and grow in this environment. Brings ability to quickly acquire essential nursing practices and techniques, including patient assessment and care planning. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and medical procedures in the Family Nurse Practitioner role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Observation
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
05.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capital University
Columbus, OH05.2020
Skills
- EKG interpretation
- Patient assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Compassionate care
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Student precepting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clear patient communication
- Medication administration
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing
Awards
- Daisy Award Nominee
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Observation
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capital University
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing
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