Karen J. Thomas
Gloucester
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical, Telemetry and Intensive Care specialties.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Beth Isreal Lahey Health
07.2005 - 10.2025
- Delivered patient care in fast-paced environment, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and managed IV therapies according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, promoting understanding and adherence.
- Administered complex medication regimens to critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed advanced life support equipment, enhancing patient monitoring and intervention effectiveness.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' conditions, facilitating timely interventions and treatment adjustments.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and families during end-of-life situations, demonstrating empathy and support.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence in patient care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Granite State College
Concord, NH03-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Shore Community College
Danvers06-2005
Associate of Science - Tourism And Travel Management
Marian Court College
Swampscott, MA05-1989
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Provided quality care to 6 patients in a fast paced environment.
Certification
- Basic Life Support Training - Expires 2028
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Beth Isreal Lahey Health
07.2005 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Granite State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Shore Community College
Associate of Science - Tourism And Travel Management
Marian Court College