Ruby Thomas
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Education and Learning
University Of Cincinnati
Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Associate Degree in Applied Science – Nursing
Clinical Experience and Knowledge
Orthopedics/Medical Surgical: St John Medical Center, Tulsa, OK
Renal, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac, Cardiac Step down, Oncology, ER, PACU, Neurology, MSICU, CVICU, Burn ICU, House Supervisor, Rapid Response Team, Transfer Coordinator: Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa, OK
Clinical Nurse Experience
Hillcrest Medical Center, Tulsa, OK : 5/2005 to present
House Wide Float pool
Accurate reporting and medical treatment procedures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong ability to deal with patients, family and physician queries and problems.
Responsible for coordination of staff and monitoring.
Coordinate with physicians and medical personnel to provide optimal patient care.
Manage all aspects of direct patient care including records, ICU hemodynamic monitoring, IV therapy and EKG interpretation.
Work with physicians to provide exceptional care and advocate for patients when needed.
Handle all nursing functions in a busy ICU unit.
Play key role in reporting patient conditions to physicians.
Conduct bed placement for all ER patients, outlying facilities transfers and direct admits.
Arrange for the transfer of patients following EMTALA procedures.
St John Medical Center, Tulsa, OK 5/2001 to 5/2005
Charge Nurse
Provide post operative nursing care for adults and geriatric patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions including lumbar laminectomies, posterior/anterior disectomies, total knee and hip replacement.
Educate patient and their families on disease processes, medical surgical procedures and other aspects of medication and pain management techniques
Educate patient on the proper uses of braces, prosthesis and orthopedic equipment with a focus on safety and pain management techniques
Precept staff nurses in areas of patient care, policies and procedures with demonstrated leadership skills