Angel Thomas
Dublin
Summary
Dynamic Enhanced Registered Nurse with extensive experience at National Rehabilitation Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to implement care plans that enhance patient independence and quality of life. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills drive successful outcomes in rehabilitation settings, fostering a supportive environment for patients and families.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Enhanced Registered Nurse
National Rehabilitation Hospital
Dun Laoghaire
09.2023 - Current
- To provide support to individuals who become newly spinal cord injured, offering guidance and support to them and their families that will enable them to acquire the skills and competencies necessary to understand and cope with the challenges they may encounter throughout the rehabilitation process.
- A spinal rehab nurse provides specialized care and support to individuals with spinal cord injuries, focusing on rehabilitation, education, and promoting independence and quality of life.
- To participate in and/or lead formal training events such as Study Days, conferences, seminars, etc., contributing content to event programs that promote best practices in the treatment and care of people with SCI.
- Supporting Patients for goal setting with the support of IDT
- Management of neurologic bladder (self-intermittent catheterization, suprapubic catheters, and indwelling catheters) and liaise with the urology nurse.
- Assisting the urology nurse with various procedures, such as uro dynamics , flexicystoscopy & taking part in Nurse Led urology clinic
- Established regular bowel routine post-spinal cord injury using dietary changes, medications, and various techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations and progress notes.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with long-term disabilities or chronic illnesses.
- Managed reflexive bowel, areflexic bowel and mixed bowel conditions.
- Management of neurologic bladder (self-intermittent catheterization, suprapubic catheters, and indwelling catheters) liaise with the urology nurse.
- Actively sought opportunities to mentor new rehab nurses entering the field.
- Participated in research projects aimed at improving rehabilitation standards of care.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Assessed patient physical, psychological and social needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Provide reference to the sexual health nurse if needed.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Educated staff nurses on rehabilitation principles, protocols and practices.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, treatments and self-management strategies.
- Monitored vital signs, neurological function and pain levels of patients during treatment sessions.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Implemented evidence based practice guidelines into daily nursing practice.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Developed patient discharge plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Assisted in developing departmental goals related to quality assurance initiatives.
- Performed wound care management, including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of rehabilitation techniques such as exercise programs, therapeutic modalities and adaptive equipment use.
- Attended continuing education classes and workshops relevant to current trends in rehabilitation nursing.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Staff Nurse
Marlay Nursing Home
Dublin, Ireland
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Maintained high standards of personal hygiene and professional demeanor at all times.
- Adhered to An Bord Altranais Guidelines while delivering individualized nursing care.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated comprehensive nursing care for residents.
- Administered medications in compliance with company policy and regulatory guidelines.
- Fostered a safe and supportive environment for residents, addressing physical and emotional needs.
- Led team training sessions, promoting a positive workplace culture and strong teamwork.
- Recorded accurate documentation of care plans, incidents, and other relevant occurrences.
- Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations, including infection control protocols.
Staff Nurse – Medical Ward
SN Hospital
Tiruvalla
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Initial patient assessment which includes history collection, physical examination and monitoring vital signs
- Holistic care of patients with fever, anemia, COPD, diabetes, hypertension with COVID protocols
- Administration & maintenance of I.V therapy
- Exhibit a high level of patience and sensitivity, as not all patients are able to mentally function normally
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implements and evaluate nursing care
- Help patients recover behavioral, physical, and cognitive abilities
- Identify and act on changes in patient condition, making safe, timely decisions appropriate to the situation
- Deliver excellent nursing care, monitors and maintain standard of care within the hospital policies and procedures
- Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing and implementing appropriate intervention
- Resourceful problem solver
- Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations
- Relate well to people from variety of cultures
- Strong analytical problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
Senior Staff Nurse – Medical Surgical Ward
Atlanta Mediworld Multi Speciality Hospital & Research Center
Vasundhara
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Performs professional nursing duties relating to treatment and welfare of the patient
- Care of patients after orthopedic surgeries such as Knee replacement, Hip Replacement, Open reduction and internal fixation, nailing surgery etc
- Assist in Physiotherapy for post-Operative patients
- Care of burn patients & their fluid management
- Follows policy and delivers designated nursing interventions to assigned patients & performs admission, discharge and transfer procedures, and assists others with patients activities and care
- Executes physician’s orders for all assigned patients, safely and properly administers medications and treatments
- Endeavors to deliver high quality nursing care to all allocated pre and post-operative patients
- Communicate verbally and in written mode to maintain continuity of patient care
- Observing and responding to patient’s emotional and spiritual needs
- Admission, transfer and discharge procedure of patients time to time
- Participates in staff training and orientation programs
- Maintaining patient charts and confidential files
- Educating patients / families on health care needs, conditions, options, etc
- Communicates with medical staff and other members of health care team as necessary and maintain good working relationship with colleagues and supervisors
- Participated in Essentials of Hospital infection control, March 2019, Indian society of Anesthesiologists, Ghaziabad, UP, India
- Infection Control Programme May 2018, St
- Stephens Hospital, Delhi, India
- Certificate on Phlebotomy by Polymed Medical Devices UP, India
- Basic Life Support Training Programme, Ghaziabad, UP, India
- Workshop on advanced Nursing practice
Staff Nurse – Medical Ward (Cardio / Nephro / Neuro)
Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, Ministry of Health
05.2010 - 02.2013
- Comprehensive care of completely dependent patients
- General assessment and physical examination
- Ventilated support patients with cardiac, renal, hepatic and Lung diseases
- Patients with medical cases such as Hepatitis, Hepatic coma, H1N1, Sickle Cell Anemia, Cardio Vascular Accident, Hypertension, Anemia, Cirrhosis of liver
- Starting intravenous access and intravenous fluid administration
- Preventive care for bed sore and back care
- Insertion of Ryle’s tube and Ryle’s tube feeding
- Care of tracheostomy patients, Tracheal and oro pharyngeal suctioning
- Care of post –operative patients
- Preparation & assisting patients for diagnostic procedure such as MRI, CT, LP, EEG, ECG
- ECG recording and interpretation
- Setting up of emergency tray and to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Educating junior nurses about unit routine, critical patients care, orientation, Bio-medical equipment handling, conducting in –service education
- Documentation of client status and responses to the treatment
- Participates in staff training and orientation programs
- Maintaining patient charts and confidential files
- Educating patients / families on health care needs, conditions, options, etc
- Reports verbally and in writing the progress of patient’s condition at each shift change over
- Makes necessary referral to attending physician or resident on duty
- Keep update record of all the permanent medical & non-medical items/equipment’s instruments
- Acting as liaison between patients and hospital personnel
- Interpreting to the patient and his family their roles in promoting successful therapy Rehabilitation
- Proven record of reliability and responsibility
- Professional ethics maintained throughout critical incidents
- Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing and implementing appropriate intervention
- Resourceful problem solver
- Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations
- Relate well to people from variety of cultures
- Strong analytical problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
- Workshop on LUEKEMIA, MOH, Kuwait
Staff Nurse - Rehabilitation Hospital
Al –Afaliq Hospital, Ministry of Health
10.2004 - 09.2007
- Assist patients in activities of daily living such as bathing & brushing
- Bedsore prevention methods such as back care every 2hrs, usage of air beds, care of pressure points
- Dietary care in order to maintain the nutritional status includes Naso Gastric feeding & PEG tube feeding
- Collecting samples and assisting with transporting patients
- Communicates with medical staff and other members of health care team as necessary and maintain good working relationship with colleagues and supervisors
- Reports verbally and in writing the progress of patient’s condition at each shift change over
- Makes necessary referral to attending physician or resident on duty
- Keep update record of all the permanent medical & non-medical items/equipment’s instruments
- Interpreting to the patient and his family their roles in promoting successful therapy Rehabilitation
- Assisting Doctors with various invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Safe administration of medications, IV fluids, blood and blood products as per doctors’ order and the guidelines
- Taking care of patient with isolation by following isolation techniques such as contact, air borne and droplet precautions
- Educate the patient and family regarding patient rights, infection prevention and discharge planning
- Collecting blood samples and other specimens for investigations
- Attending Doctors’ rounds and carry out order and treatments properly
- Attend in-service education and trainings to enhance knowledge
- Admission, Transfer and Discharge of patients
- Teach patient about the important of medication compliance
- Maintain intake output chart of patients and report the fluid balance as per order
- Keep good professional relationship with staff members
- Bronchial Asthma in childhood, MOH, Saudi Arabia
Staff Nurse – Cardio Thoracic ICU / Medical and Kidney Transplant ICU
Lisle Hospital
Cochin
05.2001 - 09.2004
- Pre and Post Cardio –Thoracic Surgical Patients like Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Correction Congenital Heart Diseases, Valve Replacement
- Routine management of patients with Bypass operations, Valve replacement and correction of congenital heart diseases
- Looked after cardiac cases both in adult and children
- Care of ventilator patients
- Patients with Pulmonary disorders like COPD, Cystic fibrosis, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis Pneumothorax and Haemothorax
- Care of patient with acute renal failure, chronic renal failure, patients on Hemo dialysis
- Care of patients with immediate post renal transplant period
- Membership in trained nurses association of India
Education
PB BSc Nursing -
Nightingale College of Nursing
Noida, UP01.2017
Three Year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery -
Lisie School Of Nursing
Ernakulum, Kerala01.2001
Pre-Degree [10 +2] -
St. Joseph’s College Of Women
Alappuzha, Kerala01.1997
SSLC Matriculation -
St. Mary’s Girls High School Cherthala
Cherthala, Alappuzha, Kerala01.1995
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Electronic health records
- Wound care management
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Discharge planning
- Infection control
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
Gaps In Employment
- 01/01/20, 03/09/20, Preparation for OET at BEGHUD Academy, Mavelikara, Kerala
- 04/01/13, 12/31/17, Family responsibilities and education.
- 09/01/07, 04/30/10, Family responsibilities after marriage.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/15/80
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Dr. (Mrs) Madhu H Pillai, Medical Director, SN Hospital, Niranam P.O, Tiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, India, +91 9447454898, ns@snhospital.in
- Dr. Amit Tyagi, MBBS, MS (Ortho), Atlanta Mediworld, Vasundhara, Uttar Pradesh, India, +91 7042909986, hr@mediworld.com
Candidate Profile
Angel Maria Thomas, W/o Mr. Thomas Gregory, Christian, Roman Catholic, Passport Number U2759843, Validity 01/21/21, 01/20/31, Languages known - English, Malayalam, Hindi, Arabic
Professional Registration
- NMBI Registration, 174571
- PBSc Registration, 1528, UP Nurses and Midwives Council, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- GNM Registration, 31736, Kerala Nursing and Midwifery Council, Kerala, India
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Enhanced Registered Nurse
National Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Marlay Nursing Home
07.2021 - 08.2023
Staff Nurse – Medical Ward
SN Hospital
03.2020 - 03.2021
Senior Staff Nurse – Medical Surgical Ward
Atlanta Mediworld Multi Speciality Hospital & Research Center
01.2018 - 12.2019
Staff Nurse – Medical Ward (Cardio / Nephro / Neuro)
Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, Ministry of Health
05.2010 - 02.2013
Staff Nurse - Rehabilitation Hospital
Al –Afaliq Hospital, Ministry of Health
10.2004 - 09.2007
Staff Nurse – Cardio Thoracic ICU / Medical and Kidney Transplant ICU
Lisle Hospital
05.2001 - 09.2004
PB BSc Nursing -
Nightingale College of Nursing
Three Year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery -
Lisie School Of Nursing
Pre-Degree [10 +2] -
St. Joseph’s College Of Women
SSLC Matriculation -
St. Mary’s Girls High School Cherthala