Suji Thomas
Alice Springs,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled clinician with over ten years of experience as a Neonatal Nurse, specializing in the care of fragile newborns. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal treatment solutions through strong communication and teamwork. Committed to applying evidence-based practices while providing compassionate, family-centered care that aligns with organizational values. Successfully advanced to a Clinical Nurse Consultant role in Hospital In The Home (HITH), demonstrating adaptability and expertise in managing chronic conditions such as foot ulcers that require Negative Pressure Wound Therapy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Alice Springs Hospital
02.2025 - Current
- Able to perform Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (VAC) dressings effectively for patients with diabetic foot ulcers, toe amputations, osteomyelitis, and skin grafts.
- Administration of intravenous antibiotics through peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and Groshong lines for patients who need a long-term course of antibiotics.
- Facilitating Groshong line removals with the Renal Access Team after patients have successfully completed the antibiotics.
- Performing INR monitoring and warfarin titration for patients who have mechanical valves, and for those who are on prophylactic therapy.
- Assisting doctors with infectious disease clinics and blood collection.
- Assisting with referrals from different areas of the hospital and ensuring that they are appropriate for the Hospital In The Home service.
Registered Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
10.2018 - 02.2025
- Experienced Neonatal Intensive Care nurse with a proven track record of providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. Great clinician, very thorough, with sound clinical judgment. Demonstrates advanced practice skills, and ensures safe, quality care outcomes for neonates and their families. A strong advocate for clinical coaching and educating junior clinicians.
Registered Nurse
Owaisi Hospital & Research Centre
05.2008 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Cared for ventilated patients, and assisted in thrombolytic procedures.
- Monitored cardiac patients with myocardial infarction, hypertension, and congestive heart failure.
Registered Nurse
Khoula Hospital
11.2010 - 08.2015
- Organization and management care of critical care babies with various therapies and procedures, including ventilation, arterial line insertion, intubation, umbilical lines, and surfactant administration.
- Attended extreme preterm deliveries.
- Cared for infants with a VP shunt.
- Escorted sick babies to specialized centers for surgical interventions.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing) -
University of Tasmania
TAS07-2024
Master of Nursing International -
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW07-2018
International Qualified Nurse Program -
Monash University
Clayton, VIC07-2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Owaisi College of Nursing
India01-2008
Skills
- Neonatal life support
- Ventilator operation
- Patient support
- Informed choices in high-stress environments
- Effective care coordination
- Proficient in team-oriented environments
- Wound care management
- Experienced in performing venepuncture procedures
- INR Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Newborn Advanced Life Support training provided by Flinders Medical Centre - 26/08/2023.
- participated in Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network (ANZNN) Data Collection.
- Stepped up to N4 role in 2025 as a Clinical Nurse Consultant.
Certification
- Registered with APHRA, registration number is NMW0002200656.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Alice Springs Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
10.2018 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
Khoula Hospital
11.2010 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
Owaisi Hospital & Research Centre
05.2008 - 02.2019
Master of Nursing International -
University of Wollongong
International Qualified Nurse Program -
Monash University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Owaisi College of Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing) -
University of Tasmania
References
Jacqueline Arnold
Registered Nurse
Purple House
Alice Springs
Email: jacqueline.arnold77@gmail.com
Tel: 0415547032.
Teressa Mcguiness
Team Leader
Out patients Department
Alice Springs Hospital
Email: terjo233@icloud.com
Tel: 0426559488
Education and Training
Attended 'Mastering Wound Care; Essential Knowledge for Every Clinician' organized by Wounds Australia in August 2025.