Anu Roshan Thomas
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 20 years of combined clinical practice, nursing education, and student mentorship experience in Canada, India, and Kuwait. Experienced Clinical Instructor and NCLEX Instructor with a proven ability to facilitate student learning, evaluate clinical performance, and foster professional growth in nursing learners. Strong background in acute care, medical-surgical nursing, perioperative nursing, patient education, and leadership. Passionate about developing competent, compassionate nurses through evidence-based teaching, effective communication, and supportive clinical supervision.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Etobicoke General Hospital
Etobicoke
09.2021 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex medical conditions in a high-acuity acute care setting.
- Serve as a clinical preceptor for final-year nursing students, supporting clinical skill development and professional practice.
- Facilitate learning opportunities that strengthen students’ critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and patient assessment skills.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and constructive feedback to nursing students and newly hired staff.
- Perform Unit Leader responsibilities and coordinate patient care activities within an interdisciplinary team.
- Deliver patient and family education and ensure safe discharge planning and continuity of care.
- Promote evidence-based practice, patient safety, and adherence to professional nursing standards.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and ensuring adherence to best practice standards.
Registered Nurse – Operating Room / Post-Anesthesia Care
Ministry of Health, Kuwait
Kuwait
01.2008 - 02.2017
- Delivered specialized perioperative and post-operative nursing care.
- Educated patients and families regarding surgical procedures and recovery.
- Assisted in orienting and mentoring newly hired nursing staff.
- Maintained high standards of patient safety, infection control, and clinical excellence.
- Monitored patient vitals and responded to changes in condition pre- and post-surgery.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
NCLEX Instructor
RN India Placements Ltd.
New Delhi, India
08.2006 - 12.2007
- Prepared internationally educated nurses for successful NCLEX-RN examination outcomes.
- Delivered classroom and individual instruction in nursing concepts, clinical judgment, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and test-taking strategies.
- Developed lesson plans, learning materials, and practice assessments aligned with NCLEX standards.
- Assessed learner progress and provided individualized coaching to support academic success.
- Facilitated critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills essential for professional nursing practice.
- Mentored and guided students through complex clinical scenarios, fostering critical thinking abilities.
- Organized workshops and seminars to promote continuous learning and professional development among students.
Clinical Instructor
Philadelphia Hospital
Ambala City, India
06.2003 - 07.2005
- Supervised undergraduate nursing students during clinical placements in medical-surgical and specialty care settings.
- Planned and facilitated clinical learning experiences that integrated theoretical knowledge with patient care practice.
- Evaluated student performance, clinical competencies, and professional conduct.
- Provided ongoing mentorship, coaching, and constructive feedback to support student development.
- Collaborated with nursing faculty and healthcare teams to ensure achievement of clinical learning objectives.
- Promoted evidence-based practice, patient safety, and professional nursing standards among students.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to enhance clinical education and student engagement.
- Guided medical students through practical training in patient assessments and clinical procedures.
- Mentored junior instructors, providing coaching on instructional techniques and student evaluation strategies.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
Education
Personal Support Worker Diploma -
Emmanuel College of Science & Technology
Mississauga, Ontario01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Christian Medical College
Vellore, India01-2002
Skills
- Clinical Instruction and Student Evaluation
- Nursing Education and Mentorship
- NCLEX Preparation and Coaching
- Adult Learning Principles
- Clinical Supervision and Preceptorship
- Curriculum Support and Skills Development
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
- Acute Care and Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Patient and Family Education
- Leadership and Team Collaboration
- Professional Practice Standards
- Conflict Resolution and Coaching
- Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
- Electronic Medical Records Documentation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Malayalam
Full Professional
Tamil
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited Working
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ontario
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Preceptor Development Program Certificate
- Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) Champion Certificate
- Restraints Minimization Champion Certificate
- Ongoing Professional Development in Clinical Teaching, Patient Safety, and Evidence-Based Practice
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Etobicoke General Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse – Operating Room / Post-Anesthesia Care
Ministry of Health, Kuwait
01.2008 - 02.2017
NCLEX Instructor
RN India Placements Ltd.
08.2006 - 12.2007
Clinical Instructor
Philadelphia Hospital
06.2003 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Christian Medical College
Personal Support Worker Diploma -
Emmanuel College of Science & Technology