Preethimol Thomas
Kilkenny,KK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse in Medical Ward
UPMC AUTEVEN Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Al JAHRA Ministry of Health HOSPITAL
09.2011 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
S N Hospital
09.2007 - 04.2011
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
- Cared for patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms, and providing expert emergency care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family College of Nursing
Thodupuzha, India06.2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Clinical Nursing skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Comfortable with technology
- communication & Time management
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- flexibility and Adaptability
Additional Information
Professional References Available on request
Timeline
Registered Nurse in Medical Ward
UPMC AUTEVEN Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Al JAHRA Ministry of Health HOSPITAL
09.2011 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
S N Hospital
09.2007 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family College of Nursing
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