Tamika Thomas
Collegeville,PA
Summary
Compassionate and driven Registered Nurse with clinical experience in a fast-paced clinical decision unit. Skilled in providing evidence-based care to patients requiring short-term observation, rapid assessment, and stabilization. Strong ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, prioritize patient safety, and deliver high-quality care in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and seamless care transitions. BLS-certified.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department Observation Unit (EDOU)
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
03.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population requiring monitoring, diagnostics, and short-term treatment.
- Performed rapid assessments, initiated IVs, administered medications, monitored telemetry, and evaluated patient responses.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate timely discharges, admissions, or transfers.
- Educated patients and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up needs.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records (EHR), and adhered to hospital policies and evidence-based protocols.
- Managed 4–5 patients per shift in a fast-paced unit, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and quality of care.
Graduate Nurse Residency
Penn Medicine: University of Pennsylvania Health System
philadelphia
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
Aston, PA12.2023
Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- EMR systems (Epic)
- Multitasking
- Cardiac Monitoring and Interpretation
- Adaptability
- IV Insertion & Medication Administration
- Intake and discharge
Certification
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)- American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department Observation Unit (EDOU)
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Graduate Nurse Residency
Penn Medicine: University of Pennsylvania Health System
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Neumann University
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