Kristy Thomas
Bahama,NC
Summary
Compassionate and patient-centered Pediatric ICU Staff Nurse with 22 years of clinical experience treating critically ill patients. Strong history of delivering empathetic care and providing emotional support to patients throughout treatment and hospital stays. Organized and dependable nurse who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse -Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
04.2001 - Current
- Provide excellent and competent nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients.
- Worked as a integral part of the health care team to help provide the appropriate management and care to both pre and post surgical patients.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practice's as a preceptor.
- Perform diagnostic tests ( draw labs, preform EKG's) and analyzed results.
- Administer appropriate treatments and medications as prescribed by my providers.
- Have participated in both Unit and hospital quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standards of patient care.
- Help manage patient care, bed flow with admissions and discharges/transfers with the other members of our health care team as a charge nurse.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
Dayton, OH06.2000
Skills
- Preceptor to new graduates and experienced nurses
- Charge Nurse
- Rapid Response Nurse
- VAD trained Nurse
- ECMO/ Post-op Nurse
- Schedule Committee
- Orientation Committee
- Blood Gas machine trained
- Able to place IV's and draw blood from patients
Accomplishments
- CCRN certified
- The Mended Hearts, Incorporated Sydney &Helen Schuman Nurse of the Year 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse -Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care
Duke University Medical Center
04.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University