Lillykutty Thomas
Houston
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse known for exceptional patient assessments and wound care management. Ready to leverage extensive experience in medication administration and advanced life support to support high-quality patient care.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann
Houston, TX
12.1989 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices in patient care and clinical procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient conditions and monitor progress effectively.
- Facilitated patient education sessions, empowering individuals to manage their health post-discharge.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in patient documentation and reporting systems.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction scores and care outcomes.
- Identified changes in patient condition through comprehensive assessments, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2012
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Medication management
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Intensive care unit experience
- Central line management
- Ventilator management
- Trauma assessment
- Wound management
- Advanced life support
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Cardiovascular life support
- Clinical treatment
- Documentation and reporting
- Electronic charting
- Team collaboration
- Family advocacy
- Compassionate care
- IV setup
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- ABLS Instructor ( Advanced Burn Life Support)
- Licensed - CPR, ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann
12.1989 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Grand Canyon University