Thomas Colon
West Palm Beach,Florida
Summary
Ambitious, dedicated and compassionate nurse who is looking to continue to deliver professional patient care and expand knowledge base. Unwavering calmness in high pressure high stress situations while maintaining rapport with patients and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston, FL
05.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Precepted new grad nurses, experienced nurses and students in proper techniques, operational procedures and safety protocols according to facility standards.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, to intervene during active seizures/ events, maintain safety and airway and medicate appropriately as ordered by physicians
Mental Health Technician
JFK North Campus
West Palm Beach, FL
05.2011 - 06.2018
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2015
Skills
- Excellent bedside manner
- Developed empathetic skills
- Crisis Resolution
- Professional conduct
- Emphasis on team driven care
- Developed nursing skills
- Interpreting EKGs
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- NIH stroke certified
- ACLS certified
- Shared Governance
- Compact RN license
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Florida
05.2020 - Current
Mental Health Technician
JFK North Campus
05.2011 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
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