KHIANA THOMAS
Centerville
Summary
Dynamic nurse bringing 20+ years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Wellpath/Centurion
02.2020 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dekalb Medical Center
06.2011 - 12.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Phlebotomist/Licensed Practical Nurse
Northside Hospital
10.2003 - 06.2011
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by consistently providing efficient and accurate blood draws.
- Enhanced team morale with effective communication and proactive problem-solving strategies.
- Facilitated cross-training initiatives to enhance overall team skills and versatility in various aspects of phlebotomy responsibilities.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols, minimizing workplace accidents and needlestick injuries.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OHAssociate of Applied Science - License Practical Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Youngstown, OHAssociate of Business Administration -
ITT Technical Institute - Niles, Ohio, US
Niles, OHSkills
- Electronic Medical Records
- Emergency Care
- Discharge Planning
- Specimen handling
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Patient Education
- Immunization Administration
- Specimen Preparation
- Order of draw
- IV Insertion
- Sterile technique
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Wellpath/Centurion
02.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dekalb Medical Center
06.2011 - 12.2020
Phlebotomist/Licensed Practical Nurse
Northside Hospital
10.2003 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science -
Youngstown State University
Associate of Applied Science - License Practical Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Business Administration -
ITT Technical Institute - Niles, Ohio, US
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