Tenaya Thomas
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Compassionate nursing student with experience in Med-Surg and NICU seeking to enhance patient care skills and clinical knowledge. Strong foundation in healthcare principles and ability to quickly grasp medical terminology and procedures. Prepared to leverage organizational skills and patient care abilities in NICU, L&D, or critical care roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Support Technician
Children’s Health Medical Center
Dallas, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted nurses, respiratory therapists, and physicians in providing specialized care for babies in the NICU.
- Coordinated clerical functions using EPIC system, including filing medical records, answering calls, and paging departments as needed.
- Created a nurturing environment for parents and families in the NICU by providing support and resources.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to facilitate seamless patient admissions and discharges.
- Assisted in patient care by preparing and maintaining medical equipment for procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Trained new staff on protocols and procedures, fostering a knowledgeable support team.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, contributing to positive experiences within the healthcare environment.
- Promoted a positive healthcare experience for patients, providing empathetic emotional support during challenging situations.
Patient Care Technician
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with daily activities and provided acute patient care in collaboration with nurses, respiratory therapists, and NPs to enhance patient comfort and recovery.
- Graduated from Patient Care Technician Apprenticeship program, gaining hands-on experience in patient care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with protocols.
- Assisted with patient mobility and daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to promote hygiene standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Public Health Education
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington12-2026
Associate’s degree - Science
El Centro College/Dallas College
Dallas05-2024
High School - Health Sciences
Mesquite High School
Mesquite06-2022
Skills
- Patient care techniques
- BLS and CPR certification
- Basic ECG interpretation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Communication and problem-solving
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control protocols
- EHR management
- HIPAA regulations
- Patient privacy
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
- Patient support services
- NICU CST Preceptor (2024-Current)
Certification
- Licensed Patient Care Technician - (2023-Current)
Student Clinical Experience
- Fall 2025
- UT Southwestern Medical Center – J1: Completed 135 hours of Foundations Clinical: Shadowed a nurse on various floors throughout 10 shifts. Head-to-toe assessments, obtained vital signs, created individualized care plans, and witnessed various procedures.
- Spring 2026
- Parkland Health – J2: Completed 135 hours of Med-Surg Clinical: Shadowed a nurse on various floors/specialties throughout 10 shifts. Head-to-toe assessments obtained vital signs, inserted IVs, completed blood draws, passed medications, created individualized care plans, and witnessed various procedures.
- Millwood Arlington Hospital – J2: Completed 45 hours of Psych clinical: Participated in group therapy sessions and held one-on-one therapeutic conversations with patients. Utilized therapeutic techniques to complete mental assessments.
- Parkland Health - S1: Completed 45 hours of Nursing of Childbearing family. Participated in Cesarean deliveries, vaginal deliveries, and assisted with monitoring postpartum moms and neonates. With supervision of bedside RN, monitored mothers under risk for pre-term labor and monitored FHR and contraction patterns.
- Children's Health - S1: Completed 45 hours of Nursing of Children/Adolescents. Assisted bedside RNs with caring for unstable children in CVICU and renal disorders. Obtained HTT assessments, monitored vital signs, provided hygienic care, etc.
- Parkland Health - S1: Completed 90 hours of Nursing of Adults with Complex Needs. Rotated through the Burn ICU, SICU, Neuro ICU, CVICU, and MICU. Obtained HTT assessments, monitored hemodynamic status, obtained vitals, frequent and focused reassessments, provided hygienic and total care, administered medications under supervision, etc.
Timeline
Clinical Support Technician
Children’s Health Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UT Southwestern Medical Center
09.2022 - 07.2023
Associate of Science - Public Health Education
University of Texas At Arlington
Associate’s degree - Science
El Centro College/Dallas College
High School - Health Sciences
Mesquite High School