Diana Pham
La Mirada
Summary
Compassionate Wound Care Nurse with practical experience in providing high-quality patient care, specializing in wound assessment, treatment, and management. Skilled in utilizing advanced wound care technologies and delivering personalized patient education. Proven ability to lead teams toward improved patient outcomes and satisfaction rates. Demonstrated success in fostering positive relationships with patients, family members, and other healthcare professionals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
Golden Touch Home Health
Hollywood
04.2025 - Current
- Assessed patient wounds to determine appropriate care protocols.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient needs and wound assessment.
- Educated patients and families on wound care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
- Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
- Reported any unusual symptoms or changes in a patient's condition immediately to the supervising physician.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies when providing direct patient care.
- Developed individualized patient-care plans based upon assessment findings.
- Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
- Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients dealing with chronic or debilitating illnesses resulting from their wounds.
- Monitored vital signs during wound care procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Continually assessed patient pain levels and applied appropriate pain management techniques.
- Cared for wounds.
- Conducted pressure ulcer risk assessments and implemented preventive measures.
- Provided support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic wounds or pressure ulcers.
Wound Care Nurse
Unison Home Health
Alhambra
02.2025 - Current
- Assessed patient wounds to determine appropriate care protocols.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient needs and wound assessment.
- Educated patients and families on wound care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Provided hands-on wound dressing changes and management techniques to patients.
- Monitored healing progress and identified complications in wound recovery processes.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans for wounds.
- Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
- Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
- Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
Charge Nurse/ LVN/LPN
Montebello Care Center
Montebello
08.2024 - 04.2025
- My job was overseeing the operations of a specific nursing unit during a given shift, including assigning tasks to staff nurses, monitoring patient care quality, coordinating communication between healthcare team members, and ensuring smooth patient flow, all while maintaining clinical expertise to provide direct patient care when necessary; essentially acting as a leader on the unit while reporting to the nursing manager while giving out medications to the patients as well.
- Managed patient care plans and coordinated nursing staff activities.
- Assisted in training new nurses on procedures and protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications following safety guidelines and physician orders.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care instructions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and quality standards in the facility.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Ultrasound Student/Certified Medical Assistant
AME Urgent Care
Downey
02.2017 - 12.2022
- Conducted patient interviews to gather medical history and ultrasound indications.
- Assisted in preparing ultrasound equipment for various diagnostic procedures.
- Performed ultrasound examinations under supervision, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to discuss imaging results and recommendations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the ultrasound workspace and equipment.
- Followed established protocols for infection control during procedures and patient interactions.
- Engaged in continuous learning by attending workshops and seminars related to ultrasound technology.
- Assisted radiologists with interpretation of sonograms and imaging studies.
- Identified anatomical structures while performing Ultrasound scans using appropriate terminology.
- Monitored safety regulations when handling radiation sources used in ultrasounds procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling of patients for their appointments with the radiology department.
- Performed abdominal, obstetric and vascular ultrasound examinations on patients in a clinical setting.
- Documented findings from each exam accurately into patient's electronic medical record.
- Troubleshooted ultrasound systems when necessary and performed minor repairs or maintenance as needed.
Education
LVN/LPN -
Downey Adult School
Downey, CAIV Therapy and Blood withdrawal, Wound and Ostomy Certified -
LGL College
Whittier, CAAssociate of Science - Nursing Science
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA 01.2017 - 06.2019
Skills
- Customer service
- Bilingual
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Time management
- Computer literacy
- Wound assessment
- Patient care planning
- Infection control
- Dressing techniques
- Care coordination
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Chronic wound care
- Family education
- Treatment Planning
- Wound photography
Certification
- CPR Certified
- IV Therapy
- Wound Care
- Ostomy Care
- LPN/LVN
Languages
- English
- Vietnamese
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
Golden Touch Home Health
04.2025 - Current
Wound Care Nurse
Unison Home Health
02.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse/ LVN/LPN
Montebello Care Center
08.2024 - 04.2025
Ultrasound Student/Certified Medical Assistant
AME Urgent Care
02.2017 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Cerritos College
01.2017 - 06.2019
LVN/LPN -
Downey Adult School
IV Therapy and Blood withdrawal, Wound and Ostomy Certified -
LGL College