Lincy Thomas
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with extensive experience in ICU at Vijaya Hospital and cardiovascular care at Bansal Hospital, adept at emergency response and critical care. Skilled in patient evaluation and providing direct patient care, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient education. Proven leadership in training staff and improving patient outcomes through effective care planning and team coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Disability Worker
Catholic Social Services Agency
Edmonton, AB, Canada
08.2023 - Current
- Analyzed assigned day support service programming and implemented changes to maximize program success.
- Delivered daily direct support to clients with disabilities and disadvantages.
- Developed, planned and coordinated leisure activities to promote greater community independence, skills and social interaction.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Vijaya Hospital
Kerala, India
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Assessed Type equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Bansal Hospital
Madhya Pradesh, India
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Type critical care units.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Mar Baselios College of Nursing
Madhya Pradesh, India 07.2017
Skills
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response
- ADL Assistance
- Wound Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Data Collection
- Vaccine administration
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical assessment
- Chart updating
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes management
- Case Management
- Health screening
- Unit Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Supply Restocking
- Patient Management
- Lab result interpretation
- Critical Care
- Infection control measures
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Taking vitals
- IV setup
- Seizure Management
- Breastfeeding education
- Removing sutures
- Call triaging
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Evaluations
- Team Coordination
- FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
- Acute care expertise
- Emergency Care
- Chest pain management
- Procedure preparations
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Records Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Patient Evaluation
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency Procedures
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient Monitoring
- Insulin medication assistance
- Performing EKGs
- Personal care needs
- Feeding Assistance
- Telemetry monitoring
- Software use
- Cardiac Care
- Tracheostomy Care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Elementary
Timeline
Community Disability Worker
Catholic Social Services Agency
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Vijaya Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Bansal Hospital
02.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Mar Baselios College of Nursing