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ROWAN THOMAS
www.linkedin.com/in/rowangthomas
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Nursing New York University
JANUARY 2017 – MAY 2019
Philosophy Fordham University
AUGUST 2015 – DECEMBER 2016
WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Adult Emergency Department Registered Staff Nurse Jacobi Medical Center
OCTOBER 2019 – PRESENT
•Registered nurse in the Jacobi Medical Center Adult Emergency Department treating medically ill and traumatically injured patients. Jacobi Medical Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Snake Bite Center, Stroke Center, with a hyperbaric chamber. Working in this environment, I have experience in responding to many types of mild to severe emergent situations. I am calm, levelheaded, and prepared for emergencies with ESI ranging from 1-5. Regarding post patient stabilization and care, I am equally confident in monitoring and treating the patient until their time of discharge or transfer.
•Member of the Shared Governance Council. Our mission is to improve our patient outcomes and the nursing environment, performance, and retention by integrating core values and current evidence-based research into our everyday practice. The council is comprised of Adult and Pediatric Emergency Department Nurses and PCAs; working together to improve both departments and the system.
•TNCC Certified Provider through ENA
•Nursing Associations Memberships: (utilized to further clinical knowledge and skills to apply to practice)
oENA: Emergency Nurse’s Association
oAACN: American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Correctional Registered Nurse- Per Diem Sing Sing Correctional Facility
MAY 2020 – PRESENT
•Sing Sing Correctional Facility is an all-male, maximum security prison with the ability to hold approximately 1,700 inmates. Rendering care to inmates includes emergency care, chronic care, acute/ambulatory care, and more. The medical facility includes: an emergency room, triage/clinic area, infirmary floor, pharmacy and medicine window for dispensary, and assessment rooms for examination and treatment for acute sick calls. Nurses rotate through all zones, however, with a specialty in emergency medicine I am assigned to the emergency room where emergencies not only come to you, you respond to emergencies throughout the prison (in the cell blocks, isolation cells, and yards, etc.).
•The mission is to provide judgement free, equal treatment healthcare to all inmates. Although incarcerated, they are human beings deserving of healthcare like anyone else.
Emergency Medical Technician St. Barnabas Health System and SeniorCare EMS
MAY 2018 – AUGUST 2019
Responding to emergency calls through the FDNY New York City Dispatch system and based out of St. Barnabas hospital in the Bronx. Caring for ill and injured patients that require a 911 response. Thus, acquiring extensive experience responding to psychiatric emergencies, traumatic injuries, burns and smoke inhalation, medical illness and emergencies, cardiac and respiratory arrests, strokes, abuse victims, intoxicated patients, and being prepared for calls of unknown nature.
Experience teaching and training EMT and Paramedic students during their EMS rotations.
Received recognition and promotion for off duty medical act of bravery (News Article: Off-duty EMT abandons car to help stabbed teen surrounded by attackers in the Bronx: 'I knew I had to help' https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-metro-off-duty-emt-rushes-to-help-bronx-stabbing-victim-20180619-story.html)
Nursing Student/Volunteer Jacobi Medical Center Emergency Department
MAY 2018 – AUGUST 2019
•Shadow nurses and doctors in the Emergency Room to acquire department experience, attend to patient needs, learn how to apply my emergency response and nursing skills, and observe patient procedures and care.
•Received award for “Volunteer Service of the Year”, nominated by the Emergency Room Staff and Administration. Recognized for “the willingness and to go above and beyond the call of duty and lending a helping hand.”
Emergency Medical Technician Valhalla Volunteer Ambulance Corps
JUNE 2017 – MAY 2018
•Membership committee member, chair of the fundraising committee, and mentor to the junior corps (2018). Respond to emergency 911 calls to the town of Valhalla: stabilize, treat, and transport patients to the nearest care facility.
•Recipient of “Rookie of the Year” award for best new EMT.
Manager House of Mirth Inc. and 4 Horsemen
AUGUST 2016 – OCTOBER 2017
•Managerial position over a crew of 100+ people; duties included: hiring/recruitment, scheduling and attendance, crew maintenance, production paperwork, meeting the needs and addressing the concerns of my employees, time management and organization, team and task management, event planning, and first aid. Software skills and programming necessary for position included: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, mass emails, and social media usage. Previous positions with this company include: Assistant Manager and Assistant Technician (August 2010-August 2016).
SKILLS
Interpersonal Skills:
Adaptability and critical thinking
Emergency Management, Response, Instruction
Teamwork and Communication
Leadership and Organization
Stress and Time Management
Beginner to Intermediate Spanish Proficiency
Eager to learn and further my practice
Strong and kind personality
Patient advocacy and quality care
Patient safety, education, and health promotion
Industry related skills:
Emergency Medicine and Nursing
Trauma Nursing: Levels 1-3
Acute Care and Ambulatory Care Nursing
Critical Illness Care
Stroke Protocol and TPA Administration
Code and Rapid Response
Blood Transfusions
EMR Training: EPIC System
Medication Administration: PO, Inj, IVP or Drip
IV Insertion and Venipuncture (certified)
Intubated, sedated, ventilated patient care
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Registered Professional Nurse
New York State License Number: 778111
ACLS AHA Certification
BLS AHA Certification
Classes: Trauma Nursing, PMCS, Triage, Code Response, TPA Administration, MAC Sedation
TNCC Provider – ENA Certification
Emergency Medical Technician
•Badge Number: 456500
Emergency Management Training
•Rescue Task Force Training with the Westchester County Police Academy: Response to Active Shooter, MCIs
•Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment: National POLST Paradigm
•FEMA IS. 100b, 200b, 700a, 800a, IS5a
•Hazardous Materials Response
•Security breach and Emergency Response Training
•Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) Training (specializing in behavioral and violent emergencies)
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