Vineetha Thomas,RN
INDIAN LAND,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate pediatric nurse with 15+ years of experience providing high quality care to infants,children and adolescents.Skilled in pediatric assessment,patient and family education and managing a variety of pediatric health conditions.Known for strong clinical skills,attention to detail and ability to build rapport with patients and families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Levine Children's Hospital at Carolinas Medical Center
Indian Land, NC
10.2014 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Lawrence Hospital
Bronxville, New York
01.2009 - 06.2014
- Assessment of the patients ranging from Newbron to Adults and meeting their needs.
- Delivering comprehensive age appropriate care.
- Provide effective educational and emotional support to patient and families.
- Ensure safety and patient satisfaction.
- Pre and post-op care,IV insertion and management.
- Entrust responsibilities of charge and orient newly hire nurse.
- Additional key experience in premature/newborn babies in NICU.
- Computer documentation and keeping patient records.
Staff Nurse
Sunrise Hospital
, Kerala
06.2006 - 12.2006
- Assessment of the patient that are critically ill and meeting their needs.
- Maintain their fluid and electrolyte balances.
- Pre and pot care of patients.
- Giving blood transfusions as per the protocol.
- Doing hemodynamic assessments,evaluating the care and reporting to the doctor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
KMCH College of Nursing
India02-2006
Skills
- Pediatric patient care
- Family Education and support
- Clinical Assessments and Dignostics
- IV management and medication administration
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration and communication
- Child development knowledge
Affiliations
- Loves to do interior decorations and small home projects.
Accomplishments
- Preceptorship,Unit received Daisy award
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
- CPN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Levine Children's Hospital at Carolinas Medical Center
10.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lawrence Hospital
01.2009 - 06.2014
Staff Nurse
Sunrise Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
KMCH College of Nursing