Nicola Thomas
Hartford HealthCare
Danbury,CT
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in neurology and behavioral health care. Skilled in advanced assessments, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for leadership as Charge RN and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to expand clinical expertise and impact.
Work History
Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
6 Months- Managed hemodynamically unstable and post-op patients, maintaining physiologic stability and timely interventions.
- Assisted during invasive monitoring with arterial and central lines, ensuring accurate hemodynamic data.
- Adapted across multiple units while preserving safe nursing practice and continuity of care.
- Supported interdisciplinary teams to maintain unit workflow in high-acuity settings under pressure.
- Monitored post-transplant and high-risk surgical patients for early complications and clinical decline.
- Maintained vigilance for infection and organ dysfunction, prompting rapid escalation when indicated.
- Reinforced medication safety for high-risk therapies, reducing dosing and administration errors.
- Applied critical thinking to assess acute situations and prioritize interventions rapidly.
- Administered medications and treatments per protocols to ensure consistent, guideline-based care.
- Conducted research and participated in educational opportunities to remain at the forefront of critical care nursing.
Registered Nurse
3 Years- Deliver comprehensive nursing care for complex neurological and behavioral health patient populations in high-acuity hospital settings.
- Provide advanced neurological assessments including frequent neuro checks, stroke monitoring, seizure management, mental status evaluation, and rapid recognition of neurological deterioration.
- Serve as Charge RN, coordinating unit operations, staffing assignments, patient flow, and escalation management.
- Support behavioral health patient management including psychiatric stabilization, suicide risk monitoring, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning with physicians, psychiatry teams, case management, respiratory therapy, and ancillary departments.
- Maintain compliance with hospital regulatory standards, infection prevention protocols, patient safety initiatives, and evidence-based nursing practice.
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and operational decision-making in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Registered Nurse (Neuro ICU)
6 Months- Cared for critically ill neurological patients in a high-acuity Neuro ICU setting.
- Managed patients requiring continuous hemodynamic and neurologic monitoring, including EVD management and intracranial pressure monitoring.
- Administered vasoactive infusions and titrated therapies to maintain cerebral perfusion and physiologic stability.
- Collaborated with neurosurgery, neurology, and critical care teams to implement evidence-based care plans.
- Provided compassionate, family-centered care during complex neurologic conditions and recovery.
Emergency Department RN
2 Months- Assessed patient conditions in fast-paced emergency room environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Expected Graduation: 2027
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Skills
Clinical Nursing Expertise
Neurological Assessments
Behavioral Health Nursing
Patient Assessment & Monitoring
Medication Administration
EMR Systems (Epic
Cerner)
Critical Care Experience
Triage & Emergency Care
BLS Certification
Patient Safety & Quality
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Therapeutic Communication
Care Coordination
Infection Prevention
Evidence-Based Practice
Certification
- Registered Nurse – State of Connecticut
- BLS Certification – American Heart Association
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List Recipient, Sacred Heart University
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Daisy Award Nominee
ONGOING EDUCATION
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Sacred Heart University
- Fairfield, CT
- Expected Graduation: 2027
- Focused on advanced clinical practice, patient-centered care, and evidence-based nursing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Eligible to Work in the United States
- Strong understanding of State Regulations and Compliance
- Committed to patient-centered care, safety, and quality improvement
- Proficient with Epic and Cerner EMR systems
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
AMN Healthcare
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse (Neuro ICU)
Mount Sinai Health System
11.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Emergency Department RN
White Plains Hospital
04.2025 - 06.2025Read More
Registered Nurse
Hartford HealthCare
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Sacred Heart University
Master of Science in Nursing from Family Nurse Practitioner
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