Merin Thomas

• Triaged patients according to the Australian Triage scale.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
• Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
• Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Prioritized multiple tasks to accommodate urgent requests for assistance from the emergency department.
• Performed physical exams including vital signs and EKGs as required.

NICU level 3 Nurse

• Provided direct patient care in NICU, managing 3 critical babies per shift.
• Initiated and implementing care plans resulting in improved health outcomes for neonates and their families.
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care of neonates and families.
• Care for high-risk newborns in a Level 3 NICU, providing specialized nursing interventions and monitoring vital signs, oxygen saturation levels, and neurological development.
• Worked as a team leader, initiated discharge planning which met the needs of the complex baby and family in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Implemented evidence-based infection control practices, resulting in a 10% reduction in infection rates within the unit.
• Use advanced equipment such as incubators, ventilators, and cardiac monitors to deliver precise and tailored care to newborns.
• Maintain meticulous medical records, documenting assessments, treatments, and progress notes to facilitate continuity of care.

• Provided palliative care for children who are suffering from cancer as a part of social services
• Changed wound dressing at home
• Managed side effects of chemotherapy
• Analysed progress and implemented care according to the needs

Pediatric ICU

• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and administered necessary medications and treatments.
• Provided direct nursing care and assisted in managing the care.
• Collaborated with the healthcare team develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Assisted in emergency situations, demonstrating effective crisis management skills and maintaining calm and composed demeanor during critical incidents.