Monifa Thomas
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with strong background in anesthesia delivery and patient monitoring. Skilled in managing complex cases, ensuring patient safety, and providing high-quality care. Known for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and adaptability in dynamic environments. Strong focus on achieving optimal outcomes and maintaining high standards in clinical practice.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
University Of Nebraska Med Ctr
07.2025 - Current
- Effectively managed the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia while closely monitoring patient responsiveness to ensure optimal results.
- Increased patient satisfaction with pre-operative consultations that clearly explained the anesthesia process and addressed any concerns or questions they had.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals to develop comprehensive anesthesia plans for each patient.
- Streamlined workflows by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on advancements in pharmacology related to anesthetic drugs, ensuring appropriate dosages were administered safely and effectively.
- Conducted thorough pre-anesthetic assessments, ensuring patients were suitable candidates for anesthesia administration.
- Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms.
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Marian University
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-anesthesia evaluations and implementing individualized care plans
- Utilized advanced airway management techniques including intubation and extubation.
- 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
- Performed neuraxial and regional anesthesia for obstetrics and surgical pain management
- Assisted with difficult airway management, utilizing advanced techniques to ensure patient safety and comfort
- Educated patients about their anesthetic experience before, during and after surgery.
ICU Travel Nurse
University Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications
- 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, accucheek, 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
- Make rounds with physicians as indicated; assists with exams, and discuss patients' progress
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marymount University
VABachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Washington Adventist University
MDDNP - Nurse Anesthesia
Marian University
IN05.2025
Skills
- Anesthesia Administration
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Pain Management Techniques
- Stress Management Abilities
- Neuraxial Anesthesia
- Emergency response readiness
- Critical thinking abilities
- Anesthesia administration
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- Ventilator management
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
University Of Nebraska Med Ctr
07.2025 - Current
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Marian University
05.2022 - 05.2025
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 - Healthcare Administration
Washington Adventist University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marymount University
DNP - Nurse Anesthesia
Marian University