Tiffany Thomas
Registered Nurse- ICU
Ardmore,OK
Summary
Resourceful ICU RN with degree and 3 years of experience in healthcare settings. Supervised student nurses and nursing assistants. Superb technical knowledge and high-level communications skills fostered high-quality care. Strong ability to prioritize patient care based on patient Able to act both critically and emergent.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse- Medical ICU
Mercy Health
Ardmore, OK
01.2022 - Current
- Delivers age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explains health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Maintain respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Monitor patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Develop and implement patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Follow HCA ethical values and principles and adheres to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Supervises new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Observe patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Record patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Triage patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Licensed Practical Nurse- ICU
Mercy Health
Ardmore, OK
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Nurse Technician- ICU
Mercy Health
Ardmore, OK
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
- Interviewed patients to current symptoms and medical histories.
- Administered medication according to each patient's medical charts and recorded vitals such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Corresponded with appropriate doctors to report any changes occurring in patients' health.
- Prepared and maintained records of patient progress and services performed to report changes in patient condition.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK 01.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK 01.2021 - Current
Skills
HIPAA education
Triage
Evaluations
Family advocacy
Good Telephone Etiquette
Attention to Detail
Organization and Time Management
Excellent Communication
Planning and Coordination
Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Patient check-ins
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Medical ICU
Mercy Health
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse- ICU
Mercy Health
07.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
01.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Murray State College
01.2020 - 12.2021
Nurse Technician- ICU
Mercy Health
05.2019 - 07.2021