TORI THRASH
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Compassionate and patient-focused Registered Nurse with an Associates in Nursing and certifications in ACLS and BLS. Hard working and faces each specific situation with a positive attitude and open mind. Communication and teamwork are my strongest assets, but continuing my education and certifications are a goal of mine. I have a willingness and drive to learn and continue to grow as a nurse. I have a wide variety of nursing care and have a strong asset in adjusting in different work environments. I have the ability to treat my patients like family and make them feel comfortable while still being in the hospital setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Maxim
Portland, Oregon
02.2022 - 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
BSA
RN Amarillo
Amarillo, Texas
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
NWTH - RN Amarillo
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN, Tuba City RHC
Tuba City, Arizona
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Provided inpatient nursing care to respiratory patients that were receiving treatment on a COVID unit
- During a pandemic, learning to adapt and think critically was crucial
- I educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- The ability to adapt to a di erent culture,
- Avajo, that spoke a di erent language and didn't always have the basic necessities you needed to live or use oxygen
- Coordinating care with other nurses and physicians concerning patient's care was vital so their treatment plan could be carried out and be clear to said patient
- Monitored and recorded patients condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side e ects
- Administered the COVID 19 IV medication,
- Emdesivir, titrated oxygen needs that fit the patient, nasal cannula, simple mask, nonrebreather, and high flow were all used
- Compassionate care and listening to the patient was top priority in this setting because patients were unable to have visitors and/or communication with their family.
RN, North West Texas Hospital Amarillo
, Texas
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked on a Med/Surg floor which was designated as the stroke floor
- Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, and injuries
- Prescribe medications based on e cacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized
- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses
- Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks
- Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances
- Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults
- Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12.2019
Associate of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12.2017
High School Diploma -
Dalhart High School
Dalhart, TX05.2010
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Decision Making
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Care Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
RN
Maxim
02.2022 - Current
BSA
RN Amarillo
08.2021 - 02.2022
NWTH - RN Amarillo
06.2021 - 08.2021
RN, Tuba City RHC
01.2021 - 02.2021
RN, North West Texas Hospital Amarillo
01.2020 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Associate of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Amarillo College
High School Diploma -
Dalhart High School