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CHRISTINA NGUYEN

Anaheim

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated RN with extensive experience at Children Hospital of Orange County, excelling in patient preparation and recovery. Proficient in Cerner and Medi-Tech systems, I effectively educate patients while demonstrating strong leadership in delegating tasks. Bilingual in English and Vietnamese, I ensure comprehensive care and support for diverse patient populations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Surgical Unit, RN

Children Hospital of Orange County
Orange
09.2002 - Current
  • Prepare patients for surgeries and perform post-operations, assist doctors with various procedures under conscious sedation, admit patients, administer medications, handle OPO (Outpatient Patient Observations) patients, provide patient teachings on different medical needs, perform a preceptor role to new RNs and residents, coordinate workloads with charge nurse and delegate appropriate assignments to Clinical Associates to ensure the best patient care provided.

Pre-op and PACU Nurse

Specialty Surgery Center at FV Regional Hospital
Orange
03.2009 - 09.2019
  • Admit and start IV to prep patients prior to procedures and surgeries
  • In charge of post-op & patients’ recovery from MAC and general anesthesia
  • Provide discharge instructions to patients and assist patients on follow up appointments

Pre-op and PACU Nurse

Mile Square Surgery Center
Orange
03.2008 - 09.2019
  • Admit and start IV to prep patients prior to procedures and surgeries
  • In charge of post-op & patients’ recovery from MAC and general anesthesia
  • Provide discharge instructions to patients and assist patients on follow up appointments

RN clinic

Outpatient Oncology Clinic
Orange
12.2011 - 12.2012
  • Orient new patients on the treatment and procedure
  • In charge of gathering patients’ history information and report before a consultation
  • Educate patients about radiation side-effect
  • Monitor and advise patients on various nutrition related issues

General Pediatrics/Medical Surgical Unit/NICU/Post-partum/Nursery, RN

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
Orange
11.2000 - 09.2002

General Pediatrics, RN and PCA

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Long Beach
08.1999 - 11.2000
  • Admitted patients, inquired patients’ medical history, performed complete head to toe assessments, administered medications, provided various patient teachings as needed, coordinated workloads with nurse coordinators, delegated appropriate assignments to CNA staff, and assisted other staff members to achieve the best quality of patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California
06.1999

Skills

  • Cerner and Medi-Tech systems
  • Bilingual: English and Vietnamese
  • Typing skill: 45 wpm
  • Computer knowledge – Windows XP/7, Microsoft Word 2007/2010, Pro-Touch system
  • Peripheral IV specialist
  • Continuing education—ultrasound-guided PIV placement

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), expires 10/2026
  • Public Health Nurse Certificate, expires 10/2026
  • PALS, expires 02/2027
  • BLS, expires 09/2027
  • ACLS, expires 05/2026

References

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Awards

Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, June 2000, Honor Graduate - CSU, San Bernardino, June 1999, Golden Key National Honor Society – CSU, Long Beach, April 1996, Dean’s Honor List – CSU, Long Beach, June 1995, National Mathematics Honor Society - Orange Coast College, May 1993

Timeline

RN clinic

Outpatient Oncology Clinic
12.2011 - 12.2012

Pre-op and PACU Nurse

Specialty Surgery Center at FV Regional Hospital
03.2009 - 09.2019

Pre-op and PACU Nurse

Mile Square Surgery Center
03.2008 - 09.2019

Medical Surgical Unit, RN

Children Hospital of Orange County
09.2002 - Current

General Pediatrics/Medical Surgical Unit/NICU/Post-partum/Nursery, RN

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
11.2000 - 09.2002

General Pediatrics, RN and PCA

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
08.1999 - 11.2000

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University, San Bernardino

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