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Thomas Woods

Meridianville,AL

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, ICU

Lincoln Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management of up to 3 patients throughout shift

Clinical Documentation Specialist

Huntsville Hospital Main
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Questioned physicians regarding missing or unclear health record documentation and requested further information for clarification purposes.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and conditions and procedures.
  • Carefully reviewed 20 or more patient files daily for clarity on diseases, diagnoses and procedures to determine quality of care.
  • Communicated with physicians, nurses and other caregivers to explain importance of accurate and clear documentation.

Travel Registered Nurse

StaffDNA
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed care of 6-8 patients simultaneously throughout shift

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

Huntsville Hospital Main
05.2017 - 01.2022
  • Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
  • Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 6 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
  • Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
  • Took on role of charge nurse for 3 years monitoring patients assigned to unit and assisting in their care along with performing managerial duties

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL
03.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN
05.2017

Skills

  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Operational Standards
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Monitoring Telemetry
  • Interpreting EKGs
  • Protocol and Procedure Improvement
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Central Line Placement
  • Sedation Management
  • Invasive Procedures

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Registered Nurse, ICU

Lincoln Medical Center
10.2022 - Current

Clinical Documentation Specialist

Huntsville Hospital Main
05.2022 - 10.2022

Travel Registered Nurse

StaffDNA
02.2022 - 05.2022

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

Huntsville Hospital Main
05.2017 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Motlow State Community College

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