SAMANTHA MARIE THOMAS, RN
Calais
Summary
Registered Nurse deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate care to a wide variety of patients. I am able to treat and relate to patients of all levels of acuity and all ages. Skilled in caring for patients with tracheostomies, ventilators, central lines, g-tubes, and peg tubes. Skilled in medication administration, electronic/paper charting, and intravenous therapy. Diabetes and nutrition educator, hospice and palliative care experience, patient/family focused, in depth knowledge of intravenous therapy, patient evaluation/intervention, professional bedside manner, problem resolution capability, thorough physical assessments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim
12.2022 - Current
- Served as a trusted resource for patients and their families by providing expert advice on pediatric health matters and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families through effective listening skills combined with consistent followup.
- Mentored new hires in pediatric home health nursing best practices, contributing to overall team success and quality of care provided.
- Promoted patient safety by diligently adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean, organized treatment space.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each child''s unique needs.
- Provided skilled nursing interventions, closely monitoring patients'' vital signs and promptly addressing any concerns or changes in condition.
- Assisted families in navigating complex healthcare systems and insurance processes, alleviating stress and confusion during difficult times.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to maintain optimal patient health and recovery.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from hospital to home by coordinating necessary equipment, supplies, and support services for families.
- Advanced positive patient experiences by consistently delivering friendly, empathetic service while addressing medical concerns efficiently.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by effectively managing complex pediatric cases in a home environment.
- Ensured continuity of care through timely communication with primary care providers, specialists, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
Registered Nurse
Fusion Travel Agency
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
EASTPORT MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
10.2015 - 01.2024
- I work in a long term care facility as one of the charge nurses.
- I am responsible for managing, supervising, and assisting the staff as well as providing administrative support and patient care.
- I provid direct nursing care, and supervise day-to-day nursing care activities.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
COR Health
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Identified health issues while at the home and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients and family members progressing from hospitals and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Determined and addressed individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Handled medication administration, central line monitoring, and g-tube care
- Served as a trusted resource for patients and their families by providing expert advice on pediatric health matters and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families through effective listening skills combined with consistent followup.
- Mentored new hires in pediatric home health nursing best practices, contributing to overall team success and quality of care provided.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2021
- On the pediatric Inpatient unit.
- My main role was promotion, prevention, early intervention and treatment of children with mental illness.
- I worked in an acute inpatient setting working with children ages 4 to 18.
- I helped manage their care to include medications, groups, milieu management, treatment planning, and discharge.
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Delivered high-quality patient care consistently, adhering to unit protocols and hospital policies while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
- Advocated for patients'' needs during multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for optimal care outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Sunrise County
05.2019 - 01.2020
- I was responsible for overseeing dialysis treatment from start to finish for patients suffering from acute or chronic kidney failure.
- Some of the responsibilities include referring patients to vascular access centers as needed, evaluating patients lab results, answering questions regarding the treatment, monitoring patients throughout treatment, making sure the machines are working properly, preparing and updating nursing care plans, educating patients and their family, and working closely with the rest of the interdisciplinary team.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
VA MAINE HEALTHCARE
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Worked in an outpatient setting using a wide variety of skills on patients 18 years of age and up.
- Examples of skills included ensure HIPAA compliance, performed lab tests and communicated results, Self directed with judgement skills, high level of personal accountability, assessed need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests, instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Supplement the staffing needs of several different medical facilities as a Licensed Practical Nurse, including Rancho Urgent Care, Danville Adolescent Home, Westcare Detox Facility, Harmon Medical center, and Clark county school district.
Education
PRACTICAL NURSE - Nursing
Fortis College - Centerville
Cincinnati, OH12.2012
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Washington County Community College
05.2018
BSN - BSN
University of Augusta
Augusta, ME12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Maine Community College
Presque Isle, ME05.2019
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Medical Supply Management
- Patient Examination
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Employee Supervision
Timeline
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fusion Travel Agency
02.2022 - 01.2024
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
COR Health
09.2020 - 12.2022
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Sunrise County
05.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
EASTPORT MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
10.2015 - 01.2024
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
VA MAINE HEALTHCARE
11.2014 - 11.2015
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES
01.2011 - 12.2012
PRACTICAL NURSE - Nursing
Fortis College - Centerville
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Washington County Community College
BSN - BSN
University of Augusta
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Maine Community College
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