Skye Thomas
Athens,TN
Summary
A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. As a new nurse, I know there is a lot to learn. I am dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for the patients in my care. A strong belief in company protocols and maintaining a high-level standard of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preceptorship Nurse
NW Florida Community Hospital E.R.- Toni Hoffman
Chipley , FL
2024.03 - 2024.04
- Assessed, monitored, and evaluated patient conditions to determine necessary interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs and blood draws.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Conducted triage assessments of incoming patients to prioritize care needs.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies and procedures related to emergency services.
- Documented medical histories, physical exams, test results, diagnoses, treatments, and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality patient care standards.
- Identified potential risk factors or complications during treatment of emergent cases.
- Coordinated transfers of critically ill patients from the Emergency Department to higher level facilities.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross Shores Care Center
Port St. Joe , FL
2018.01 - 2024.03
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital
Panama City , FL
2021.02 - 2023.05
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chipola College
Marianna, FL2024-05
Skills
- Cardiac Care
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Professionalism
- Patient Care
- Team building
- Active Listening
- Task Prioritization
- Continuous Improvement
- Performing physical assessments
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
Affiliations
- Family time
- Hiking in the mountains
- Reading
- Bible Studies at Church
Accomplishments
- Mulitple Living the Way awards gained from Select Specialty Hospital in Panama City for various times of being recognized for the care of my patients and working as a team with my coworkers.
- Employee of the Month at Select Specialty, which is hard to come by as a CNA, during November 2022.
- I have always been recognized for the standard of care I provide even on the roughest of days.
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant- CNA358211 original issuance 01/19/2018
- BLS- issuance 02/23/2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preceptorship Nurse
NW Florida Community Hospital E.R.- Toni Hoffman
2024.03 - 2024.04
Certified Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital
2021.02 - 2023.05
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross Shores Care Center
2018.01 - 2024.03
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chipola College
- Certified Nursing Assistant- CNA358211 original issuance 01/19/2018
- BLS- issuance 02/23/2023
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