Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care
Resume:
AJI THOMAS, DNP, MS, APRN, FNP-C
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Sugar Land, TX 77479
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Experience
Southwest Urgent Care
Nurse Practitioner
November 2023- Present
Sole provider in Urgent care performing assessment, diagnoses, treatment and outcome evaluation
Diagnoses and treats acute illnesses
Prescribe pharmacological agents and non-pharmacologic therapies.
Orders and interprets diagnostic testing including labs, EKG, PFT
Performs sports physical, immigration physicals and well visits.
Performs procedures such as suture repair/removal, eye was/ear wash, splinting, I&D, wound care
UTMB RWSP
Nurse Practitioner
November 2022- April 2025
Working independently with Pediatric and Gyn population.
Ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
Performs detailed history and Physical
WellMed Houston TX-
Family Nurse Practitioner
February 2021- October 2022
Performing initial histories and physical examinations for outpatient setting; Completes medical consults
Providing ongoing outpatient care for patients.
Screening outpatients to determine need for further care.
Displays clinical competency through effective and thorough clinical diagnosis; documenting of symptoms, observations, assessment findings and plan of care
Ordering specialty care studies, diagnostics, and patient pre/post operation requirements.
Ordering diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, EKGs
Carrying out health promotion and disease prevention activities.
Initiating and expediting requests for consultations and scheduling special tests and studies.
Providing education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
Conduct physical examinations, diagnose, treat and manage acute and chronic illnesses for patients of all ages.
Provide direct medical care, consultation, coordination, and referral for a diverse multigenerational patient population with a wide range of clinical issues.
Independently manage patients with complex rehabilitation needs
Serve as clinical expert regarding rehabilitation nursing
Serve as a clinical expert in complex clinical nursing situations
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
Promote client/family adaptation to lifestyle changes
Demonstrate leadership quality and creative approach and experience to manage complex patient care
Leading and organizing delivery of care to ensure continuity of care, access to care.
Recognizes opportunities to implement new cost- effective technologies for patients with disability and/or chronic illness
Evaluates outcomes for the complex client in relation to life-long function and health management
Sole Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient setting managing an average of 20-25 patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs with minimal supervision.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests. Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment modalities.
Educate patients and ensure compliance regarding age-appropriate preventative health measures. Supervise healthcare staff to ensure quality patient care following evidence - based practice.
Uses advanced clinical knowledge, experience and judgement to promote staff involvement in planning, decision making and evaluation
Promotes holistic wellness philosophy through encouraging self-care and educating and counseling on prevention of illness.
Service activities provided using standard of care and scientific evidence to assure quality of care
Medicorp My Family Doctor, TX- Management changed to WellMed
Family Nurse Practitioner
October 2019- January 2021
An enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner certified in Family Health, who provides expert nursing care in a family care setting. Sole provider of the Hillcroft Clinic, tending to patients of all ages for various ailments. Also experienced in doing Drive-Thru Covid-19 Testing. With more than 23 years of varied nursing experience, employs a holistic approach to practice, emphasizing communication, education, healthy lifestyle habits, and disease prevention. Dedicated my career to patient advocacy, ensuring that patients of all backgrounds receive the highest quality of care that accounts for particular beliefs and cultural preferences as well as promoting open lines of communication, convenient access to care, and evidence-based methodologies. In my 23 years of experience, I worked every part of nursing such as medical -surgical ICU, Neuro ICU, and other units such as Medical-surgical, plastic surgery, and rehab units. I also have experience in neonatal, antepartum, and postpartum units.
North Cypress Medical Center, TX-
Family Nurse Practitioner
October 2018-October 2019
A conscientious professional committed to using a holistic approach to practice, improving standards of care through ensuring the quality of care and open lines of communication between members of the health care team, knowledge of research and evidence-based practice, and life-long learning. A patient advocate with strong clinical skills enhanced by a natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. Provides direct patient care to patients from ages zero to ninety-nine. Helps patients in maintaining their health and wellness over a long period of time. Aids in providing treatment for minor ailments to serious conditions, prescribing medication. Educates patients in healthy lifestyle habits and disease prevention, primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. Also is proficient in doing well women exams as well as pap smears. Also, able to manage the clinic by myself when the doctors are out for business or vacation. Am able to perform sports physicals and surgical clearances.
University of Texas Medical Branch
PBL Faculty for FNP
August 2021 to current
Teaching and supervising clinical for FNP students. Conducting site visits online and in- person. Conducting clinical conferences and guiding them to improve critical thinking skills with differential diagnoses and treatment options.
Memorial Hermann Hospital Southwest Houston, TX
Staff Nurse RN IV- Postpartum/Ante-Partum/Mother-Baby/ Charge Nurse
2003 – 2021
Provides direct patient care to newborn babies and observes and gives high-risk babies care until the neonatal team arrives. Takes care of postpartum mothers, antepartum, and GYN patients. Coaches and mentor’s department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice. Assumes leadership and responsibilities to act as a relief charge nurse. Coaches students from various schools. Guides and orient new employees.
Fort Bend Memorial Hermann Hospital Houston, TX — ICU Medical/Surgical/ Rehabilitation/Relief Charge Nurse
2000-2003
Provided direct patient care to medical/surgical, ICU, and plastic surgery patients. Assumed leadership roles when needed. Worked as a team leader. Also worked in the rehab unit giving direct care to patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, and orthopedic conditions. helping people with disabilities and chronic illness attain optimal function, health, and adapt to an altered lifestyle. assist patients in their move toward independence by setting realistic goals and treatment plans. Used CPM and other rehabilitation methods to help the patients to recover fully and fast.
Harris County Hospital District, TX — RN II Neuro/ICU
1999- 2000
Provided care to neuro patients in Neuro ICU at a level one trauma Hospital. Provided care of to critically ill patients with head injuries, spinal cord problems and various other neurological conditions.
Memorial Hermann Hospital Southwest Houston, TX-
RN II ICU/ Relief Charge Nurse
1997-1999
Worked as a staff nurse in general ICU.
Bombay Hospital, India - RN I Medical/Surgical/ICU
1994-1996
Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Illinois- DNP (HSL)
March 2019 - February 2021
Texas Woman’s Houston, Texas - MS-FNP-C
January 2014-May 2018
Grand Canyon, Arizona — BSN
July 2010 – October,2011
Bombay Hospital, India — Nursing Diploma
1991- 1994
Strengths/Skills
● ICU experience
● Highly organized
● Time management skills
● DEA certified
● Certified in Maternal newborn
● Excellent communication skills
● Experience with EMR systems
● Leadership quality and experiences
Leadership
Served as a Charge Nurse since 2007 till 2021
Orients new staff members and students.
Served in many Hospital Committees and helped change some policies in the unit.
Sole provided in the clinic managing patients and staff
Functioning as an expert in clinical practice and assigned roles
Served as a task force member in transitioning nursery to mother baby unit
Recognition and Awards
Nominated for Excellence in Nursing in 2018
The DAISY Award Honoree in August 2019.
Dean's list for MSN degree
Mentioned numerous times in Press Ganey survey and patent satisfaction
Career Related Experience/Volunteering
Successfully mentored 20 plus years of training new RNs, and many NP and RN students to help achieve goals and deliver exceptional health care.
● Taught Baby Care Camp, helps new moms with what to expect for post-delivery and care for newborns
● Volunteers at the Food Bank frequently, to help aid the workers in any way they need it.
● Volunteered several times at The Cathedral Clinic/The Beacon.
● Volunteered at Memorial Hermann Southwest giving flu shots and baby care classes.
● Volunteers every year for the Cancer Survival Program prior to pandemic.
● Various Volunteer Activities at St. Mary’s Malankara Orthodox Church in Houston
Licenses and Certifications
● RN License since July 1997
● Maternal Newborn National Certification (RNC-MNN) Corporation since 2007
● BLS Certification, 1997-present
● FNP-C, August 2018 - present
Professional Organization
● Indian Nurses Association, 2009-current
● AANP 2018- current
● IANAGH 2018 to current
Presentations
Thomas, A. (2013). CAUTI Prevention. Memorial Hermann competency Education fair, Houston Texas (2012)
Thomas, A. (2016). Customer Service fair. Memorial Hermann Competency, Houston, Texas (2016).
Thomas, A. (2018). Diabetes type 2: Effects of HbAIC in Diabetic patient with self- care management in comparison to no selfcare. An EBP enquiry. Texas Woman’s University Houston, Texas.
Thomas, A (2021). DSME. Effects of DSME in type 2 diabetes patients. An EBP project. Chamberlain College of Nursing (2021)
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