Leah Thomas
Centreville
Summary
Seeking a Nursing position on an intermediate/progressive care unit.
Registered Nurse with two years of step-down experience at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. Highly motivated, organized and compassionate nurse with adaptive interpersonal skills who enjoys exercising critical thinking skills to provide quality health care. Possesses strong communication and leadership skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Delivered high-acuity nursing care to patients requiring close monitoring, including those transitioning from ICU or at risk for deterioration.
- Continuously assessed, monitored, and interpreted vital signs, telemetry, and clinical data to detect early signs of decline.
- Administered IV medications, titrated vasoactive drips, and managed complex medication regimens per physician protocols.
- Provided advanced respiratory support including oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP management, and tracheostomy care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring patient-centered care.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions to promote continuity of care.
- Utilized critical thinking to respond to emergencies, initiate rapid response protocols, and stabilize patients as needed.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records (EMR) with accuracy and timeliness.
- Precepted new nurses and mentored nursing students, fostering clinical growth and team collaboration.
- Maintained compliance with hospital policies, infection control practices, and quality improvement initiatives.
BLS Instructor
American Heart Association
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Instructed CPR classes on Basic Life Support to 300 plus nursing students and UVA hospital employees.
- Fostered engaging learning environment for students through interactive classroom sessions.
- Oversaw 300 BLS exams and graded exit tests to complete the course
Clinical Rotations
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Community Health – Louisa & Stanton, VA (Fall 2022)
- Critical Care COVID ICU (Fall 2022)
- Labor and Delivery Unit (Spring 2022)
- Psychiatry Unit (Spring 2021)
- Medical Surgical Unit (Fall 2021)
- Pediatric Unit (Fall 2021)
- Medical Surgical Unit (Spring 2020)
Teacher's Assistant
Minnie Land Academy
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Prepared and led creative activities to teach math, music, reading, and fine motor skills for children
- Assisted with creating and implementing 50 weekly lesson plans while working alongside teachers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Virginia, School of Nursing
Charlottesville, Virginia05.2023
Skills
- Post-ICU Recovery Care
- Sepsis Protocol Implementation
- Telemetry & Cardiac Monitoring
- Rapid Response & Code Blue Activation
- Central Line & PICC Line Management
- Chest Tube & Tracheostomy Care
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Proficiency (eg, Epic, Cerner, Meditech)
- Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Cultural Competency in Patient Care
- Compassionate Communication
Certification
- CPR certified: BLS American Heart Association
- BLS Instructor certified: American Red Cross
- CITI Training: IRB-HSR RESEARCHER
- CPI certified
- Proficient in EPIC and Cerner Electronic Medical Record Systems
Publications
- Interviewed medical and nursing students about their experiences as students at UVA and their perceptions on how they matter to the healthcare field.
- Collected, transcribed, organized and documented information from student interviews into the Otter.ai database to assemble interview manuscripts.
- Participated in an evidence based practice project presentation for the UVA School of Nursing: Jepson, L., Thomas, L., Duvra, C., & Greene, K. (2022, March 23). Prevention of CAUTIs: Finding the Best Practice for Foley Care [Poster presentation]. UVA School of Nursing, NURS3311: Evidence-Based Practice Poster Presentations, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Advocates for Medical Equality Club, UVA
- 09/2020- 05/2023
- Wrote, edited and published 7 Infographics to communicate the club's message on medical equality.
- Chaired the committee for the Politics, Accessibility, and Healthcare at the club.
- Collaborated with team members to publish the monthly newsletter for the club.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
07.2023 - 05.2025
BLS Instructor
American Heart Association
12.2021 - 05.2023
Clinical Rotations
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER
01.2020 - 05.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Minnie Land Academy
05.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Virginia, School of Nursing
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