Senovia Thomas
Coolidge,AZ
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN/PCU Neurology/Cardiac Nurse
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital- Nursefinders
Glendale, AZ
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Observed, recorded and communicated patient conditions utilizing computerized documentation systems.
RN/Telemetry/PCU
Washington DC VA Medical Center
Washington, DC
09.2020 - Current
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
RN/ Medical Surgical
Iowa Methodist West Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
RN/PCU
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
Casa Grand, AZ
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Charted nurse's notes to reflect care provided to resident and resident's responses to care and intervention.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Educated patients and families about medications and treatment instructions to facilitate continuum of care.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
04.2011 - 09.2020
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 1:6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintained aseptic techniques
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Grand Canyon University
05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ12.2015
Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ05.2010
Skills
- Acute Illness
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Operational Standards
- Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Atrial Fibrillation
- IV Administration
- Diet and Nutrition
- Treatment Preparation
- First Aid
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
Certification
- ACLS - 03/2022
- BLS - 03/2022
- EKG-10/2020
- RN 197397
Timeline
RN/ Medical Surgical
Iowa Methodist West Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2022
RN/PCU Neurology/Cardiac Nurse
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital- Nursefinders
05.2022 - Current
RN/PCU
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
12.2021 - 04.2022
RN/Telemetry/PCU
Washington DC VA Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center
04.2011 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College