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Susan Thiongo

Chesapeake,Va

Summary

CARRER OBJECTIVE:Licensed RN recent graduate seeking to use earned skills and knowledge to assist in a nursing role. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Student- Medical Surgical Unit

Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Nursing Student- Medical Surgical Unit

MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide

The Memory Center
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Phlebotomist Technician

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
09.2011 - 01.2012
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD
05.2023

Associate of Arts - Art Education

Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS
05.2020

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Health Career College
Pleasant Hill, CA
05.2011

No Degree - Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Scrub Med
Stockton, CA
05.2008

Skills

  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Pharmacologic Intervention
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Compassionate and Caring

Certification

  • Licensed-Registered Nurse-Virginia Board of Nursing
  • Certified Nursing Assistant-Virginia Board of Nursing
  • Basic life Support (BLS)-American Heart Association.

Timeline

Nursing Student- Medical Surgical Unit

Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2022

Nursing Student- Medical Surgical Unit

MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021

Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide

The Memory Center
01.2013 - 12.2015

Phlebotomist Technician

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
09.2011 - 01.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

College of Southern Maryland

Associate of Arts - Art Education

Pearl River Community College

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Health Career College

No Degree - Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Scrub Med

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