Jerry Thomas

Registered Nurse – Orthopedic Surgical Unit, Miranda Hospital (Eastern Health)

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing orthopedic and surgical procedures, including pre- and post-operative management.
• Administer medications, manage wound care, monitor vital signs, and oversee surgical drains and IV therapies.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthetists, physiotherapists, and allied health teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered recovery.
• Educate patients and families on post-surgical care, mobility, and rehabilitation strategies.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Registered Nurse – Critical Care Unit-
Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring and advanced life support.
Perform continuous assessment of hemodynamic status, ventilation, and neurological function.
Administer medications, IV infusions, blood products, and titrate vasoactive drugs as prescribed.
Operate and manage critical care equipment including ventilators, cardiac monitors, and infusion devices.
Collaborate with intensivists, emergency teams, and allied health staff to provide coordinated care.
Educate and support patients’ families regarding treatment plans, prognosis, and recovery processes.
Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with infection control, hospital policies, and safety protocols.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

Registered Nurse – Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

• Deliver specialized nursing care to patients with acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, heart failure, and post-interventional cardiac procedures.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, manage ventilators, and respond to cardiac emergencies including Code Blue situations.
• Administer medications, IV infusions, anticoagulants, and thrombolytic agents as prescribed.
• Assist with invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures such as angiograms, angioplasty, and pacemaker insertions.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, allied health professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic, evidence-based care.
• Educate patients and families on cardiac recovery, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, uphold infection control measures, and adhere to hospital safety policies.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

• Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
• Collaborated with co- instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
• Provide clinical instruction to 30 students in clinical settings on medical and surgical topics.
• Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.