KRISTIAN I. THOMAS
Park Forest,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a year of experience in providing patient care in a hospital setting. Strong clinical and analytical skills for effective problem-solving and prioritization, contributing to positive patient and staff outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
Franciscan Health
11.2023 - Current
- Served as a telemetry nurse providing quality care to the adult population with acute and chronic illnesses across the spectrum including but not limited to cardiac, stroke, respiratory, infectious disease, renal, oncology, and post-surgical
- Assessed patient condition, implementation of interventions, and monitoring responses to treatment
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary teams increasing continuity of care
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes and preventative care measures
Patient Care Technician
Franciscan Health
04.2010 - 11.2023
- Provided constant surveillance to psychiatric patients, and those considered unable to be left unattended
- Performed clerical duties, recorded vitals, EKGs, and stocked rooms
- Presented general patient care in accordance with the individualized needs of the patient
Patient Care Technician
Gold Coast Surgicenter
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Delivered perioperative care to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures
Care Companion
Advocate Christ Medical Center
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Provided continuous observation to patients at risk for causing injury to themselves or to others
- Recognized the needs and behaviors of patients and provided care in a manner that was age appropriate
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
05-2025
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Acute care expertise
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Compassionate and Caring
- Active listening
- Accurate Documentation
- Multi-system assessments
- Diversity interaction
- Admission and discharge processes
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
Franciscan Health
11.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Gold Coast Surgicenter
06.2017 - 06.2019
Care Companion
Advocate Christ Medical Center
10.2012 - 07.2013
Patient Care Technician
Franciscan Health
04.2010 - 11.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
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