Nicola Thomas

• Supported management of hemodynamically unstable and post-operative patients

• Assisted with invasive monitoring (arterial lines, central lines)

• Demonstrated adaptability floating across units while maintaining safe practice

• Supported interdisciplinary teams and unit workflow in high-acuity settings

Transplant Experience:

• Assisted in care of post-surgical and high-risk patients requiring close monitoring for complications

• Maintained vigilance for infection, organ dysfunction, and acute clinical deterioration

• Reinforced medication safety, including high-risk pharmacologic therapies

• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
• Participated in infection control measures to ensure a safe environment.
• Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
• Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.

• Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
• Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
• Educated families on proper homecare techniques for post-discharge planning purposes.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
• Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
• Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
• Conducted research and participated in educational opportunities to remain at the forefront of critical care nursing.

• Assessed patient conditions in fast-paced emergency room environment.
• Administered medications and treatments per physician instructions.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Assisted in emergency procedures and provided life-saving interventions.
• Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.

• Assess and monitor patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and oxygen saturation levels, and lab results.
• Administer medications and treatments specific to cardiac conditions, such as anticoagulants, antiarrhythmics, and vasodilators.
• Educate patients and their families about their health conditions, medications, lifestyle modifications, and self-care techniques.
• Respond promptly to changes in patients' conditions, initiate emergency interventions if necessary, and communicate effectively with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide direct patient care to neurology and neurosurgery patients in the medical-surgical unit.
• Monitor and assess patients' conditions, administer medications, and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Engaged in quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintained compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.