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Ligi thomas

TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with critical thinking, skilled in managing complex medical condition and supporting patient recovery. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic care and strong clinical judgment, leading to improved recovery outcomes. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care and safety for diverse patient populations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Bentaub General Hospital
05.2014 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
  • Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
  • Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
  • Participated in educating new nurses
  • Performed as charge nurse in coordinating patient care

Registered Nurse

Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2007 - 05.2014
  • Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
  • Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
  • Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysarhythmias resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams during daily rounds for discussing patient cases and treatment plans that ensured continuity of care throughout hospital stays.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of prescribed treatments by measuring vital signs regularly; adjusting interventions accordingly based on findings led to improved patient conditions.
  • Managed the administration of medication effectively, ensuring accurate dosages and preventing adverse reactions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized cardiac care and monitoring their progress.
  • Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with hospital policies and procedures; contributed to continuity of care across shifts.
  • Performed comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and educational needs to develop tailored nursing interventions that resulted in improved outcomes.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Informatics

Aspen University
Denver, CO
06-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Sree Mookambika College of Nursing
India
10-2002

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • IV setup
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Patient evaluation
  • Nursing staff leadership

Certification

RN

BLS

ACLS

PCCN

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Bentaub General Hospital
05.2014 - Current

Registered Nurse

Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2007 - 05.2014

Master of Science - Nursing Informatics

Aspen University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Sree Mookambika College of Nursing

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