Reinada Thomas
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Patient focused, dedicated, and compassionate RN. Ready to work with doctors and nursing care team to provide high quality patient care to all individuals. Extremely motivated Registered Nurse with a broad range of professional experiences and expertise in patient care, management, and healthcare activities. Skilled at interacting with a diverse group of patients, multitasking, and working well under pressure within the organization. Dedicated to honesty, integrity, and excellent patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Level 1 Trauma Center
University Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Always presents a professional image, communicates, and work well with other employees and management staff
- Assess patient conditions, administer medication, provide necessary wound care and change dressings, monitor vital signs
- Provide patients and patient families with support and education
- Utilized excellent critical thinking and analytical skills in evaluating and monitoring patients
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment by keeping workstations neat and hazard free
- Displayed initiative and a desire to learn and further professional skills through setting goals, evaluating personal performance, and actively participating in shared governance
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, labs, physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapists to provide each patient with the care they need.
- Recorded, monitored and documented symptoms and changes in patients' conditions to communicate concerns to assigned physician.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments such as treating bedsores, taking vitals, dressing wounds, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Supported and counseled patients by teaching strategies to achieve improved long-term health care.
- Assembled and used various types of medical equipment to treat and rehabilitate injuries and diseases in patients.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Maintained safe, comfortable and secure medical environment for patients by providing compassion and care in difficult situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
LPN Nurse
Advantage Med Professionals Agency
06.2019 - Current
- Monitoring vital signs
- Administration of medication orally, through PICC line, injections, peg tube
- Monitor blood glucose levels
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Peg tube feeding
- Insulin administration
- Skin assessments
- Proficient in medical terminology
- Patient communication
- Charting
- Patient assessments
- Collecting urine specimens
- Monitoring vital signs
- Electronic medical record (AHT).
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
City Mail Carrier/Acting Supervisor
USPS
01.2007 - Current
- Accurately sort and prepare mail for delivery
- Deliver parcels
- Maintain a consistent schedule of door to door
- Operate a postal vehicle to designated areas
- Information source for customers as well as the public
- Superb time management, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficient in working effectively independently and in a team environment
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Physically fit with extensive experience working in inclement weather conditions
- Boost customer satisfaction ratings by consistently performing at highest level and delivering prompt and effective response to customer inquiries
- Provides superb customer service to customers
- Supervise clerks and carriers in their line of duty
- Oversee window operations
- Handle customer complaints
- Open the unit
- Close the unit
- Print and edit proper documents
- Time and attendance management
- Training employees
- Safety inspection
- Discipline when needed.
- Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages, and ordered goods.
- Used portable devices to maintain system records by scanning items delivered to homes and businesses.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Greeted customers and answered questions regarding mail pick up times, postal regulations, and delivery costs.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
- Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately Number customers per shift.
- Followed Postal Service policies and procedures to maintain integrity of mail and protect customer information.
- Handled mail and packages with care to prevent damage during delivery.
- Obtains signatures for package deliveries as proof of delivery to avoid discrepancies.
- Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses along routes for customer convenience and initiated delivery to intended recipients.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Responded to customer inquiries about delivery, forwarding and other postal services quickly to provide quality customer services.
- Kept mail delivery records to track delivered and undelivered items and identify delivery issues.
- Monitored weather conditions regularly to adjust delivery routes accordingly.
- Observed traffic and safety regulations for safe transport and delivery of mail.
- Employed GPS and other navigational tools to find shortest routes to locations.
- Altered routes to accommodate changing conditions or road closures in delivery areas.
- Utilized mail processing machines in weighing, stamping and processing mail items.
Occupational Health Nurse
USPS
01.2020 - Current
- Prevent, investigate, and treat workplace related illnesses and injuries
- Assess workplaces to identify possible hazards
- Educate employees and employers on how to prevent accidents
- The promotion of safety and wellness in a workspace environment
- Work closely with employees and employers to ensure all federal and state mandates are met.
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
- Leveraged approved medical, nursing and statistical formats to maintain accurate clinical records.
- Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Wound care Nurse
St. Joseph's of Harahan
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assessing and monitoring wounds
- Cleaning and bandaging wounds
- Working collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to determine if additional treatment or changes in care are required
- Performing initial assessments on new admits and returning patients
- Educating patient and caretakers on wound care, infection and injury prevention, and pressure ulcer care.
LPN Nurse
Unity Nursing and Rehab
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Monitoring vital signs
- Administration of medication orally, through PICC line, injections, peg tube
- Monitor blood glucose levels
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Peg tube feeding
- Insulin administration
- Skin assessments
- Proficient in medical terminology
- Patient communication
- Collecting urine specimens
- Charting
- Patient assessments
- Monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
LPN Nurse
United Nursing International
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Monitoring vital signs
- Administration of medication orally, through PICC line, injections, peg tube
- Monitor blood glucose levels
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- Peg tube feeding
- Insulin administration
- Skin assessments
- Proficient in medical terminology
- Patient communication
- Charting
- Collecting urine specimens
- Patient assessments
- Monitoring vital signs
- Electronic medical record (AHT).
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
BSN -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2024
Registered Nursing - Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA12.2022
Practical Nursing -
Dryades YMCA School of Commerce
New Orleans, LA05.2018
Skills
- Med surg
- Superior Patient Care
- Outstanding Communication
- Staff Training/Supervision
- Compassionate Care
- Excellent Team Leader/Member
- Treatment Planning
- Strong Patient Advocate
- Record/File Maintenance
- Quality-Focused
- Calm in Emergency Settings
- Strong Ethics & Confidentiality
- Conflict Resolution
- Stellar Time Management
- Patient Focused Education
- Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Excel
- Type 45 wpm
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Wound Care
- Patient Intake
- Physical Assessment
- Family Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Health Education
- Caregiving Skills
- Care Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Relationship Building
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Dispensing
- Med surg
- EMR / EHR
- Chronic Disease Management
- Inpatient Care
- Medical Records Management
- Writing Reports
- Documenting Intake
- Behavioral Assessment
- Patient Evaluations
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Patient Management
- Medical Office Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Case Management
- Breathing Treatments
- Patient Triaging
- ADL Assistance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Regulatory Requirements
- Maintaining Nutrition
- Outpatient Care
- Transcribing Orders
- Update Electronic Charts
- Operational Procedures
- Regulatory Compliance
- Reading Comprehension
- Respiratory Protection
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Med surg
- Patient Care Oversight
- Clinical Judgment
- Operational Standards
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Alternative Treatments
- Injury Management
- Occupational Health Protocol
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Injury Evaluation
- Test Interpretations
- Disease Processes
- Infection Control
- Disability Treatment
- Patient Care Assessment
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Employee Health Services
- Preventive Care
- Drug Testing
- Clear Patient Communication
- Delegation and Motivation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Nursing Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Educational Materials
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Accurate Documentation
- Administer Medication
- Routine Examinations
- Convalescent Care
References
Jay H. Banks, Administrator, Dryades YMCA School of Commerce, (504)658-1020 Janna Martin, Clinical Instructor, Dryades YMCA School of Commerce, (504)338-2297
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
RN Level 1 Trauma Center
University Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Wound care Nurse
St. Joseph's of Harahan
01.2022 - 01.2023
Occupational Health Nurse
USPS
01.2020 - Current
LPN Nurse
Advantage Med Professionals Agency
06.2019 - Current
LPN Nurse
United Nursing International
09.2018 - 08.2021
LPN Nurse
Unity Nursing and Rehab
07.2018 - 07.2019
City Mail Carrier/Acting Supervisor
USPS
01.2007 - Current
BSN -
Capella University
Registered Nursing - Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
Practical Nursing -
Dryades YMCA School of Commerce
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