SONIA THOMAS - BSN RN
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Healthcare professional dedicated to enhancing patient care and support. Proven ability to improve patient outcomes through effective clinical assessment and treatment. Strong collaboration and communication skills facilitate seamless healthcare delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Registered Staff Nurse
Father Muller Medical College Hospital
Mangalore, Karnataka, +918242238000, India
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Responsible to supervise and provide nursing care to cancer patients.
- Responsible to monitor patient's condition, develop care plans, develop symptom management protocols and administer medications.
- Responsible for creating individualized care plans on patient under supervision and care.
- Responsible to provide care to the ventilator patients.
- Responsible to give tracheostomy and endotracheal tube suctioning.
- Responsible to give bladder wash and bowel wash to patients.
- Responsible to provide drain and catheter care.
- Responsible to demonstrate counselling skills in assisting patients and family.
- Responsible to give nasogastric and jejunostomy feeding.
- Responsible to assist in ABG analysis.
- Responsible to monitor the patients for any allergic reactions.
Registered Staff Nurse
Ahalia Hospital
Abu Dhabi, +97126262666, United Arab Emirates
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
Registered Staff Nurse
NMC Royal Hospital
Abu Dhabi, +97122035000, United Arab Emirates
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Responsible to provide and supervise nursing care to pediatric patients.
- To differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
- To evaluate a child for signs and symptoms of abuse.
- To perform IV cannulation procedure.
- To administer medications using age appropriate guidelines.
- To identify changes in a child's signs and symptoms and intervene in emergent situations.
- To maintain privacy and confidentiality.
- To monitor the pain scale and to participate in activities to manage a child's pain
- To analyze situations to anticipate pathophysiological problems and detect changes in status.
Registered Staff Nurse
SKMC
Abu Dhabi, +97128190000, United Arab Emirates
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for holistic patient care.
- Complied strictly with infection control protocols, preventing cross-contamination in the ward.
- Administered prescribed medications, alleviating symptoms.
- Delivered high-quality nursing services to enhance patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients about their conditions to promote self-care post-discharge.
- Provided emotional support to patients' families during tough times.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
Education
BSc Nursing - Nursing
Father Muller College of Nursing
09.2008 - 01.2013
Higher Secondary - General Education
St Ann's Girls Higher Secondary School
06.2006 - 03.2008
SSLC - General Education
St Joseph's Convent Girls Higher Secondary School
06.1996 - 03.2006
Skills
- I am competent in the following procedures
- Efficient IV canulation for adult and pediatric patients
- Administration of IV and IM chemotherapy
- Preparing the patient for IT chemothrapy
- Efficient in administration of Monoclonal antibodies
- Efficient in handling the patient with central line
- Administration of IV, IM,Oral and subcutaneous medications
- Oral, nasal and tracheostomy suctioning
- Assisting in ABG, VBG and CBG samples
- NGT, GT and GJT feedings
- NGT insertion
- Pre operative preperation and Post operative care
- Management of patients with Diabetes and DKA
- Patient record management
- Medication storage and disposal
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Analgesia control
- Phlebotomy
Certification
- DOH RN- I am currently working in Abu Dhabi, UAE. License No- GN30953.
- NCLEX RN-OSCE-PTE
- Oncology Upskilling Course, SEHA, 2024
- Daisy award Honoree in 2022.
- BLS
- PALS
Accomplishments
- NCLEX RN- 28 March 2023 Bangalore, India.
- OSCE - 02 April 2025- Melbourne, Australia.
- PTE- Academic -30 July 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Additional Information
GAPS IN THE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 01/08/2015 to 09/07/2016 - Marriage and Migrating to UAE.
- 13/07/2017 to 29/12/2019 - Family commitments and birth of baby.
- 11/12/2022 to 22/05/2023 - Recruitment processing for the new job.
Reference
Available Upon Request
I hereby affirm that all the above informations are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and ability.
Applicant
SONIA THOMAS
Timeline
Registered Staff Nurse
SKMC
05.2023 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse
NMC Royal Hospital
12.2019 - 12.2022
Registered Staff Nurse
Ahalia Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2017
Registered Staff Nurse
Father Muller Medical College Hospital
01.2013 - 07.2015
BSc Nursing - Nursing
Father Muller College of Nursing
09.2008 - 01.2013
Higher Secondary - General Education
St Ann's Girls Higher Secondary School
06.2006 - 03.2008
SSLC - General Education
St Joseph's Convent Girls Higher Secondary School
06.1996 - 03.2006