Nicole Thomas
Essex,MD
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin a new challenge with a successful team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Patient Care
Self-employeed
Reisterstown, Maryland
09.2015 - Current
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for patient to stimulate development.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure.
- Promoted good eating behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Provided transportation, companionship, emotional support, meal preparation, hygiene care and housekeeping.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Physically and verbally interacted with patient throughout each day to promote mental and emotional development.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others.
- Observed strict safety measures administering medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Assess G-tube placement and patency, cleanse insertion site and administer tube feeding.
Nursing Aide
St. Joseph Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
11.2011 - 02.2014
- Observed, reported and documented care using a safe and private medical software.
- Provided optimal cleaning strategies to patient rooms and maintained proper sanitation.
- Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to head Doctor/RN for resolution.
- Communicated with previous nurse aide to stay up-to-date on patient changes and potential issues.
- Took vital signs, turned and repositioned bedridden patients; performed finger sticks and EKGs
- Provided patients with ROM, mouth care, bathing and dressing.
Residential Counselor
Volunteers Of America Chesapeake
Baltimore, Maryland
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Transported residents to and from scheduled appointments and programs. Communicated effectively with staff, doctors and supervisors.
- Maintained current understanding of state requirements of the program to prevent any compliance issues.
- Produced written action plan that supported the course of action that promoted the residents best interests or choice of action.
- Administered medication to residents as directed with 3 way verification: take and record vitals.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including meals, exercise and leisure programs
Education
CNA/GNA
Maryland Center For Arts And Technology
Baltimore, MD2011
Medical Billing & Coding
Medix School-West
Baltimore, MD05.2010
High School Diploma -
Fairmount Harford High
Baltimore, MD06.1999
Skills
- Superior communication skills
- Dependable
- Effective team leader
- People-oriented
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Critical thinker
- Time management
- Proficient in scheduling patient appointments, answering multi-line phone systems
insuring verification
Timeline
In-Home Patient Care
Self-employeed
09.2015 - Current
Residential Counselor
Volunteers Of America Chesapeake
05.2012 - 06.2014
Nursing Aide
St. Joseph Medical Center
11.2011 - 02.2014
CNA/GNA
Maryland Center For Arts And Technology
Medical Billing & Coding
Medix School-West
High School Diploma -
Fairmount Harford High
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