PRATHEESH THOMAS
FRESNO,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Dialysis Registered Nurse from Ministry of Health Kuwait, adept in patient care and emergency response. Excelled in improving patient outcomes and safety through meticulous vital sign monitoring and infection control. Skilled in medical terminology and patient relationship building, contributing to enhanced patient engagement and health outcomes. Nursing Assistant with vast knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards. Expertise in developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric care facility residents.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant and Tech
Agape Assisted Living
06.2021 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health Kuwait
05.2015 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed to optimize health outcomes while minimizing potential risks.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
LBS Hospital Bhopal
03.2011 - 03.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU setting.
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Anticipated potential complications in high-risk cardiac patients through vigilant assessment of vital signs trends and EKG changes, initiating prompt interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for cardiac patients.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through open communication with peers, interdisciplinary team members, and leadership personnel.
Education
Master of Science - Cardiac Nursing
RD MEMORIAL COLLEAGE NURSING
BHOPAL08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Amar Jyoti Institute of Nursing
Jabalpur09.2011
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Feeding
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient relationship building
- Infection Control
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Relations
- Medication Administration
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Computer literate
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Injury Prevention
- Emergency Response
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Nursing Assistant and Tech
Agape Assisted Living
06.2021 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health Kuwait
05.2015 - 03.2021
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
LBS Hospital Bhopal
03.2011 - 03.2015
Master of Science - Cardiac Nursing
RD MEMORIAL COLLEAGE NURSING
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Amar Jyoti Institute of Nursing
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