Branden Thomas
Darien
Summary
Registered Nurse with Emergency Department experience at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. BSN-prepared and BLS certified, with a strong focus on transitioning into perioperative nursing. Demonstrates critical thinking, teamwork, and evidence-based care to ensure safe and compassionate patient outcomes. Aiming to enhance the surgical team at Advocate Aurora Health in Aurora, IL.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tasting Room Attendant
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
Burr Ridge
10.2015 - Current
- Built lasting guest relationships through effective communication and trust-building.
- Handled customer needs under pressure, reflecting transferable skills for patient-centered care and teamwork.
- Maintained accurate records and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Deliver acute care to high-acuity patients in a Level I Trauma Center.
- Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patients, providing triage, stabilization, and patient monitoring.
- Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists for rapid response to surgical consults and emergent procedures.
- Apply sterile technique in wound care, line placements, and procedural assistance.
- Document critical events accurately using Epic EHR and participate in time-outs and pre-op checklists.
- Adapt to fast-changing situations and prioritize patient safety in high-stress settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL01.2025
Skills
- Pre-op and post-op surgical patient care
- Emergency and critical care nursing
- Evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making
- Infection control and sterile technique
- Team collaboration and patient advocacy
- Epic EHR documentation
- Adaptability in high-acuity settings
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, [Month, Year]
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2024
Tasting Room Attendant
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
10.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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