Monifa Thomas
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Well-trained, accurate and capable anesthesia team member with proven nursing expertise and solid background effectively handling medications and monitoring patients during surgical procedures. Correctly calculate safe and effective dosages based on numerous factors. Manage all routine pre- and post-procedure care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Marian University
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-anesthesia evaluations and implementing individualized care plans.
- Managed post-operative pain through effective administration of analgesics and monitoring of side effects.
- Ensured proper functioning of anesthesia equipment by performing regular checks before each procedure, reducing potential technical issues during surgeries.
- Administered anesthesia medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Assisted with difficult airway management, utilizing advanced techniques to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained accurate anesthesia records, contributing to improved patient care and communication among healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with the anesthesia team to provide high-quality care for surgical patients.
ICU Travel Nurse
University Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Provide care for patients in Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units, ranging from medical, surgical, neurological, cardiac and trauma services, Medical- Surgical units, and PACU
- Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
- Reported abnormal findings and changes in patient status to doctors, applying appropriate nursing measures.
- Collaborated with all levels of healthcare providers in prioritizing surgical cases and resources.
- Assessed complex medical cases to deliver high-quality patient care in high-traffic critical care settings.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Travel Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Care for patients with various neurological disorders with the emphasis of patients with strokes and aneurysms, vascular malformations, post angio therapy, post tpa (tissue plasminogen activator) treatment, Spinal Cord injuries & traumatic head injuries.
- Perform neurological assessments, NIH stroke scale, manage external ventricular devices (EVD) and ventricular bolts
- Set up, operate, or monitor invasive equipment and devices such as endotracheal tube and tracheotomy equipment, mechanical ventilators, catheters, central lines, nasogastric and orogastric tubes.
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, CRRT, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, manometers, oxygen pumps, etc.
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications
- Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition
- Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring/life support equipment shows adverse symptomatology
- Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
Travel Registered Nurse
Georgetown University Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Ensures that departmental performance improvement plans are documented according to protocol: Admission assessment, Pain control, Restraints, IV Conscious sedation, Calorie Count, Proper patient ID for all procedures (blood, medications, phlebotomy, accucheck, etc.), Immunization status, Documentation of patient/family education on Multidisciplinary Education form, IVs timed and dated.
- Ability to perform a physical assessment on all patients and reassess within established time frames and as warranted by condition or procedure. Ability to care for patient using basic nursing skills (bed baths, shaving patient, etc.).
- Make rounds with physicians as indicated; assists with exams, and discuss patients’ progress.
Education
DNP - Nurse Anesthesia
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marymount University
Arlington, VA2017
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD2015
Skills
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Anesthesia Administration
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Emergency response readiness
- Pain Management Techniques
- Critical thinking abilities
- Stress Management Abilities
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
- Kidney Transplant Certified
Timeline
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Marian University
05.2022 - Current
ICU Travel Nurse
University Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2022
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2020
Travel Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
10.2019 - 02.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Georgetown University Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2019
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
George Washington University Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marymount University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Washington Adventist University
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
- Kidney Transplant Certified
DNP - Nurse Anesthesia
Marian University
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