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NICKOLA THOMAS

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Dedicated, compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures such as sample collection, blood drawing and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interacting seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

School Nurse

EDU Healthcare
Miami Gardens, FL
08.2023 - Current
  • Monitors all students medications administered at school as prescribed by physician for the purpose of ensuring compliance with state law
  • Interprets the health and development assessment to parents, teachers and administrators for the purpose of serving as an advocate for those students with identified health problems and concerns
  • Respond to. medical emergency for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns
  • Maintains health care plans, medical emergency cards, immunization records of al site students for the purpose of ensuring compliance with state law and providing information required for intra-district transfer of records as needed.

(Supervisor)Assisted Living Facility Broward House

Broward House
Ft Lauderdale, FL
07.2021 - Current
  • Supervise the CNAs on the shift
  • Provide direct patients care to HIV/AIDS patients
  • Provide direct patient care for patients dealing with substance abuse
  • Provide Direct patient care to the LGBT patients
  • Provide direct patient care for patients who were incarcerated
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
  • Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
  • Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files..
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.

COVID-19 Vaccinator (loyal Source)

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Denver, CO
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Used computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Administered COVID vaccines (Pfizer, Jaansen and Moderna).
  • Educated patients on how to care for themselves after vaccination.
  • Administer vaccine to inmates and assist them with their care
  • responsible for routine heath care of inmates
  • monitored patient progress and responded to medical emergencies

COVID-19 Vaccinator

University of Miami
Miami, FL
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Administered COVID vaccine to patients and students.
  • Observed patients after vaccination.
  • Educated patients on how to care for themselves after vaccination.

LPN

Rapid Staffing Inc.
Sunrise, FL
12.2020 - 11.2021
  • Screened patients for COVID-19.
  • Triaged patients and sent to appropriate waiting areas.
  • Posted alerts signs and posters for patients with fever or respiratory issues.
  • Administered COVID vaccination and testing.

Home Care LPN

Auracle
Boca Raton, FL
10.2020 - 11.2020
  • Offered behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Provided general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and testing.
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs.
  • Contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
  • Advocated for health and well-being of patients.

Home Health LPN

Auracle
Boca Raton, FL
08.2020 - ongoing
  • Supported patients with daily living activities and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
  • Documented symptoms and vital signs.
  • Administered medication and assisted with pain.
  • Advocated for health and well-being of patients.
  • Educated patient about management of illness.

COVID-19 Contact Tracer

Florida Department of Health in Broward County
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Explained importance of contact tracing to prevent disease transmission and keep communities healthy.
  • Followed set protocol for contacting newly diagnosed COVID-19 case patients and documented all contact attempts and timeframes.
  • Assisted individuals with navigating health care systems, appointments and classes.
  • Delivered healthy living and disease management information to specific population groups.
  • Received, processed and tracked patient documentation with speed and accuracy.
  • Kept team on track by assigning and supervising activities and giving constructive feedback.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Integrity Home Health
Sunrise, FL
12.2019 - Current
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Assisted with respiratory care, tube feeding and medication administration.

Medical Assistant Instructor

Florida Career College
Margate, FL
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Applied variety of instructional resources to meet needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
  • Earned good attendance record and built reputation for being on time and ready to work.
  • Achieved mutual agreements and cleared up miscommunications by working with all parties to reach win-win scenario.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Evaluated student performance and issued progress reports.
  • Promoted advancement of professional skills for securing certification, employment, leadership development and financial literacy.
  • Created appropriate learning environments for students.
  • Conducted on-the-job training classes and explained principles, techniques, procedures and methods regarding diverse subjects.
  • Offered flexible work schedule to meet needs of students.
  • Prepared course objectives to follow curriculum standards established by school and state.

Medical Assistant

Pediatric Associates
Coral Springs, FL
12.2017 - 01.2020
  • Recorded patient medical history.
  • Dispensed and administered immunizations, Rocephin and Bicillin.
  • Eased patients while setting them up for immunizations and procedures.
  • Provided wound care.
  • Took vitals such as temperature, height and weight.
  • Assisted in application of traction devices.

Medical Assistant / Scribe

South Florida Oncology & Hematology
Plantation, FL
01.2008 - 01.2017
  • Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations.
  • Performed venipunctures, injections, bone marrows, spinal taps and various diagnostic procedures.
  • Offered calm support in emergency situations to put patients at ease.
  • Handled administrative duties such as answering calls, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records and determining correct ICD codes for procedures and diagnoses.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and changes in patient health status to doctors.
  • Conducted routine tests such as urine dip stick and pregnancy tests.

Medical Assistant

Concentra Medical Center
Miami, FL
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Assisted with respiratory care.
  • Conducted drug and alcohol testing using patient blood, urine and stool to determine patient eligibility to work in drug-free environment.
  • Helped care for patients who sustained work injuries.
  • Performed EKGs.

Medical Assistant

Total Family Care
Lauderhill, FL
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Provided sterile wound care and removed sutures and staples.
  • Conducted x-rays.
  • Performed ear and eye irrigation.
  • Monitored patient blood sugar, CBC and coumadin levels.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Chancellor Institute
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02-2024

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Chancellor Institute
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11-2019

Associates of Arts - Health Services Administration

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2011

Certificate in Medical Assistant -

Florida Education Center - Lauderhill
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2008

Skills

  • Office administration
  • Financial coordination
  • Leadership
  • Care development
  • Nursing
  • Condition monitoring
  • Data recording
  • Scheduling

Timeline

School Nurse

EDU Healthcare
08.2023 - Current

(Supervisor)Assisted Living Facility Broward House

Broward House
07.2021 - Current

COVID-19 Vaccinator (loyal Source)

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
03.2021 - 07.2021

COVID-19 Vaccinator

University of Miami
01.2021 - 03.2021

LPN

Rapid Staffing Inc.
12.2020 - 11.2021

Home Care LPN

Auracle
10.2020 - 11.2020

Home Health LPN

Auracle
08.2020 - ongoing

COVID-19 Contact Tracer

Florida Department of Health in Broward County
07.2020 - 09.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Integrity Home Health
12.2019 - Current

Medical Assistant Instructor

Florida Career College
01.2019 - 12.2019

Medical Assistant

Pediatric Associates
12.2017 - 01.2020

Medical Assistant / Scribe

South Florida Oncology & Hematology
01.2008 - 01.2017

Medical Assistant

Concentra Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2008

Medical Assistant

Total Family Care
01.2005 - 01.2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

Chancellor Institute

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Chancellor Institute

Associates of Arts - Health Services Administration

Keiser University

Certificate in Medical Assistant -

Florida Education Center - Lauderhill

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