Mary Jo Thomas
Virginia Beach,VA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Sentara
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2019 - 06.2025
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information in electronic medical records system.
- Performed daily rounds on patients to assess their physical condition, pain levels, mental state and overall wellbeing.
- Adhered to infection control procedures while caring for patients with infectious diseases or illnesses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient safety and satisfaction scores.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated individualized patient care plans according to established standards of practice.
- Supervised certified nursing assistants ensuring they were adhering to safety protocols while providing basic nursing care services.
- Educated patients about their medical conditions and instructed them on the proper use of medications or treatments prescribed by doctors.
- Assessed patient health issues and provided appropriate nursing care.
- Facilitated communication between staff members across multiple disciplines regarding changes in a patient's condition or plan of care.
- Provided direct patient care including administering medications, performing treatments, monitoring vital signs, dressing wounds and providing emotional support.
- Assisted with admissions process by gathering information from patients and families about medical history, allergies, prior to admission.
- Instructed patients on disease, treatment and care plan to enhance quality of life and promote positive attitude.
- Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists and physicians to develop exercise plans tailored to patient's specific needs.
- Regulated medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA06-2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Care plan development
- Team collaboration
- Wound dressing
- IV therapy
- Admissions process
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Diabetes management
- Acute care expertise
- Life-sustaining machines
- Culturally sensitive
- Medical recordkeeping
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nominee
- Nurse Excellence Award
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
Sentara
03.2019 - 06.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
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