Smitha Thomas
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Nursing RN recent graduate seeking to use earned skills and knowledge to assist your hospital in a nursing role. Proven to ably handle any medical emergency or situation, with the requisite skill set to perform under pressure. Excellent interpersonal skills, and a dedicated worker with a sense of purpose.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
RN
BISHOP BENZIGER HOSPITAL INDIA
- Worked as RN in the departments of ICU. Provided nursing care to conscious and semiconscious patients.
- Skilled in providing trach care, ventilator care, Picc/Midline/Central Line Dressing, Peripheral IV Administration, administration of blood, maintenance care of NG tubes, Foley Catheter Insertion and care, Wound Care/Wound Vac, Glucose Monitoring, Administering CPAP/BIPAP/Nebulizers.
- Involved in ongoing teaching with the patient and their families regarding home care and additional therapy on an outpatient basis or home health.
RN
SREE UTHRADOM THIRUNAL HOSPITAL INDIA
- Worked as RN in Neuro Medical ICU.
- Expertise in neurological assessment of the client.
- Tracheostomy care, assist clients in meeting their physical, psychological, therapeutic, nutritional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisting and performing CPR. Maintain records and respect patient’s privacy and confidentiality.
- Assisted in emergency medical procedures (CPR, EKG, Emergency Intubation).
- Assisted with discharge planning (Medication Education, Dietary Instructions).
- Skills as above.
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, LUNG TRANSPLANT UNIT
2021.09 - Current
- Take care ventilatory pt.
- Managing the pt with chest tubes, vas cath, central lines, swans, arterial lines.
- Able to perform good in vascular access.
- Advanced experience in organ transplant, prepare the pt for pre op.
- Knowledge of transplant process and procedures.
- Closely monitored hemodynamically unstable patient and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Experience in management and care of patient with REMODULIN drip.
RN, ICU,RNMED-SURG
KINDRED HOSPITAL -PHILADELPHIA
2019.03 - 2022.03
- Provided care to medical fragile ventilator depended clients.
- Maintain airway patency by giving appropriate tracheostomy care.
- Managed life support equipment and IV administration of fluids and medication.
- Monitored telemetry and responded to codes Registered Nurse.
- Work in intensive care units with various drips like heparin, fentanyl, levophed, epinephrine.
- Worked together with members of an interdisciplinary team.
- Proficient in management JP drain, IUC, Hemovac drain, and Ostomy care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HILLCREST CENTER
2009.03 - 2016.11
- Worked as certified nursing assistant.
- Provide high quality patient care with in long term care and rehabilitation.
- Responsible for direct patient care and assisting with ADLs.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care, reinforcing discharge education, & nutritional management.
- Precept new to practice CNAs.
Education
Bachelors - Science in Nursing
2002-01
Skills
- Team player with excellent communication skills
- Proficient in the paper and electronic health record charting
- Culturally competent care
- Strong clinical judgment and detail oriented
- Airway and ventilator management
- IV management and phlebotomy
- Wound management
Certification
- RN License – California RN95187156
- RN LICENCE -Pennsylvania RN729705
- BLS
- ACLS
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
TAMIL
HINDI
MALAYALAM
Timeline
- TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, LUNG TRANSPLANT UNIT
2021.09 - Current
RN, ICU,RNMED-SURG - KINDRED HOSPITAL -PHILADELPHIA
2019.03 - 2022.03
Certified Nursing Assistant - HILLCREST CENTER
2009.03 - 2016.11
RN - BISHOP BENZIGER HOSPITAL INDIA
RN - SREE UTHRADOM THIRUNAL HOSPITAL INDIA
Dr.M. G. R MEDICAL UNIVERSITY - Bachelors, Science in Nursing