Priya S Thomas
Summary
Qualified Registered Nurse with proven track record in patient care and clinical excellence. Successfully managed complex patient cases and coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Plan Nurse -2
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2025 - Current
- Reviews patient care activities assigned and update the care plan accordingly within the compliance with plan of care as required by Illinois Public health and Federal Veterans Administration.
- Conduct and direct resident care plan meetings with the inter disciplinary team,update residents plan of care and monitors staff and resident compliance with plan of care as required by Illinois Public health and Federal Veterans Administration.
- Participates in Quality Assurance monitoring and attends Quality Assurance meetings.
- Schedules and sends invitations to residents and/or Power of Attorneys at least two weeks prior to the date of the Care Plan meeting.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the above duties.
Quality Control Nurse
Avant Home Health care
10.2024 - Current
- Conducts initial assessment of the client's needs in the home or facility. Familiar with OASIS application, documents findings and communicates in a timely fashion.
- Involves the client in the development and maintenance of individualized service plan based upon realistic goals.
- Documents and implements the care plans based on client needs and problems and updates as needed.
- Conducts service conference with Agency Director and multidisciplinary team on a monthly basis or as often as needed regarding client status and ongoing service needs.
- Conducts supervisory visits or delegates same every 2 weeks for Home Health Aide services to assess quality and appropriateness of service provision.
- Is available to make urgent visit as needed.
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively with clients, staff, and members of the home and supportive care teams.
- Maintains current knowledge of home health and supportive services through attendance of workshops, conferences, and participation with professional organization and through individual reading.
- Performs QA activities and other duties as assigned.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Observed the condition of cardiac patients and promptly communicated any developments or fluctuations in their health to the on-call resident physician for immediate attention and assessment.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care to patients recovering from cardiac procedures, including bypass surgery, pacemaker implantation, angioplasty, and removal of PCI sheaths.
- Utilized post-procedural nursing protocols to ensure the highest standard of patient recovery and well-being.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies such as lab work, EKGs, ECHO, and stress tests to help facilitate suitable communication of patient's condition between medical teams.
- Initiated IV therapy including antibiotic therapy, cardiac drips, monitored blood transfusions, and pain management.
- Provided thorough and comprehensive post-procedure discharge instructions to patients and their families, emphasizing medication management and wound care education following cardiac interventions.
- Telemetry/ Step down Cardiac
- Supervisor: Tara Smith
Registered Nurse
Woodbridge Nursing Pavilion & Rehab
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Closely monitored patient status and reported changes to on-call resident physicians in a timely manner.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized care plans for patients suffering from a wide range of medical conditions.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation of patients' conditions on the Point Click Care documentation system.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs, and performed diagnostic tests as ordered by the physician.
- Educated patients and their families about their conditions and treatment options to ensure comprehension and active participation in the care plan.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development activities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
- Supervisor: Tyrameena Streeter
- Licensed Practical Nurse in same location from -5/2018-12/2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakeview Nursing & Rehab
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Closely monitored patient status and reported changes to on-call resident physicians in a timely manner.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized care plans for patients suffering from a wide range of medical conditions.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation of patients' conditions on the Point Click Care documentation system.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs, and performed diagnostic tests as ordered by the physician.
- Educated patients and their families about their conditions and treatment options to ensure comprehension and active participation in the care plan.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development activities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
- Developed cross-unit experience by undergoing Skilled care training in the progressive care unit.
- Supervisor: Marlene Molina
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harmony Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
09.2012 - 05.2015
- Closely monitored patient status and reported changes to on-call resident physicians in a timely manner.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized care plans for patients suffering from a wide range of medical conditions.Maintained accurate clinical documentation of patients' conditions on the Point Click Care documentation system.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs, and performed diagnostic tests as ordered by the physician.Educated patients and their families about their conditions and treatment options to ensure comprehension and active participation in the care plan.
- Developed cross-unit experience by undergoing Skilled care training in the progressive care unit.
- Phone -773-588-9500
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing Informatics
Capella University
11-2025
Bachelors - Nursing
Capella University
12.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Romeoville12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Northwestern Institute of Health and Technology
05.2011
Bachelors - Pharmacy
Vinayaka Missions College of Pharmacy
02.2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Compassionate care
- Computer Knowledge- Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint excellency
- Excellent computer skills with fast typing speed
- Licensed RN
- Healthcare ethics
- Family education
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nominee -November 2024- -Resurrection Hospital
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Quality Improvement efficiency by completing Quality Control with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved Data error's which led to achieving accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Registered Nurse
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
License number: 041.524837
Issued 05/30/2024 -Expires 05/31/2026
- Basic Life Support Provider
American Heart Association
Issued 07/11/2024 - Expires 07/31/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association
Issued 08/13/2024 - Expires -08/30/2026
- 12 LEAD EKG CERTIFICATION
- MDS (AAPACN -Certification -RAC-CT) -currently enrolled.
Languages
Hindi
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Limited Working
Section name
Mentored and trained New Nurses for Telemetry Floor Since 2024 till August -2025
Timeline
Care Plan Nurse -2
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2025 - Current
Quality Control Nurse
Avant Home Health care
10.2024 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
10.2023 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
Woodbridge Nursing Pavilion & Rehab
12.2021 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakeview Nursing & Rehab
06.2015 - 05.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harmony Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
09.2012 - 05.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Northwestern Institute of Health and Technology
Bachelors - Pharmacy
Vinayaka Missions College of Pharmacy
Masters of Science - Nursing Informatics
Capella University
Bachelors - Nursing
Capella University