Nessime Thomas
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse diligent about serving patients' medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Banyan Treatment Center
Boca Raton, FL
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Agape Behavioral Health and Addiction Counseling Services
Fort Lauderdale , FL
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MD Now Urgent Care
Plantation, FL
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Miami04-2025
Nursing - License Practical Nursing
Mcfatter Technical College
Fort Lauderdale, FL03.2022
High School
Lauderhill High School
Lauderhill, FL05.2015
Skills
- Performing patient intakes
- Calm and level-headed under distress
- Substance abuse treatment
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Assertiveness training
- Therapeutic relationship
- Suicide prevention
- Recovery planning
- Psychiatric medication
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Agape Behavioral Health and Addiction Counseling Services
05.2024 - 10.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Banyan Treatment Center
07.2022 - 04.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
MD Now Urgent Care
01.2022 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Nursing - License Practical Nursing
Mcfatter Technical College
High School
Lauderhill High School