SHARNIKA THOMAS
Dallas
Summary
Meticulous CVICU Registered Nurse dedicated to contributing value and superior patient-centered care. Commended for superior performance in academic and clinical units. Collaborates with healthcare professionals to foster seamless care delivery. Able to collaborate with various healthcare professionals on all levels. Familiarized with the human body, and the way it works. Flexible and versatile - able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with diversified individuals. Excellent team-building, communication, and leadership skills. Determined and attentive provider with a compassionate disposition, willing attitude, and a strong work ethic striving to enhance the quality of patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Charge Nurse, CVICU
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital/Aya Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
- Oversaw 15-20 nurses working in the 17-bed critical care unit. • Organized work shifts of nurses and monitored performance.
- Provided care to critically ill patients with arrhythmias, cardiogenic shock, acute myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, post-cardiac arrest, intra-aortic balloon pump therapy, left ventricular assist device, angioplasty with stent, ablation therapy, and Impella devices.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Medical City Heart & Spine Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Admitted intubated post-op heart transplant and cardiothoracic surgery patients
- Managed patients with Ventricular Assistive Devices including; Impella, LVAD, Balloon Pump
- Managed advanced therapy patients including ECMO
- Managed chest tubes, foleys, vas caths, central lines, swan PA catheters
- Closely monitored hemodynamically unstable patients and implemented appropriate interventions
- Titrated vasoactive /ionotropic medications
CVICU Registered Nurse
Medical City Plano
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
- Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
Registered Nurse Intern
Baptist Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
- Observed patient care and assessed feedback to deliver ongoing quality care.
- Established immediate and long-term care goals and worked with interdisciplinary team to create plans to achieve goals.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Care/Kindred Healthcare, Functional Pathways
03.2017 - 04.2020
- Implemented the therapeutic program prescribed by the Occupational Therapist to assist patients in carrying out daily activities and improving functional independence.
- Promoted higher quality of life for patients and improved overall comfort and conditions by assisting with activities of daily living.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Methodist University Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Explained how to properly and effectively use therapy equipment so that patients were well-informed.
- Provided support to patients with mobility issues and assisted with personal tasks to alleviate physical discomfort.
- Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
- Instructed patients and families on skills, techniques and exercises for at-home rehabilitation.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union University School of Nursing
Jackson TN12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12.2013
High School Diploma -
Hollis F. Price Middle College High School
Memphis, TN05.2009
Skills
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Bedside ECMO RN
- Patient needs assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Care
- Cardiac/Cardiothoracic Care
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- IV drug therapy management
- People skills
- Decision-making
- PPE use
- Flexible
- Blood Transfusion Administration
Affiliations
Black Nurses Assosication-Member
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority inc.-Member
Always Award Recipient
Nurse Excellence Award Recipient
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2019-present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2022-present
- Licensed [Certified Occupational Therapists Asst.] 2016- present
Timeline
Travel Charge Nurse, CVICU
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital/Aya Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Medical City Heart & Spine Hospital
02.2023 - Current
CVICU Registered Nurse
Medical City Plano
02.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse Intern
Baptist Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2022
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Care/Kindred Healthcare, Functional Pathways
03.2017 - 04.2020
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Methodist University Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2017
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union University School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Concorde Career College
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Middle Tennessee State University
High School Diploma -
Hollis F. Price Middle College High School
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2019-present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2022-present
- Licensed [Certified Occupational Therapists Asst.] 2016- present
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