Hieu Nguyen
Fairfield
Summary
Compassionate BSN-Board Certified-MEDSURG RN with five year experience in acute care offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med Tele RN II
Kaiser Permanente
06.2023 - Current
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Telemetry Oncology RN II
Houston Methodist West
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed to care for 5 patients with acute care level in Magnet Recognition hospital that admits roughly 12,000 patients annually.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Surgical Trauma Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Admitted at least 2 patients per shift for busy level III trauma center.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Patient Care Technician
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Emergency Medical Technician
Medical Express Ambulance Service
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Responded to calls swiftly, providing life-saving interventions.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Assessed patient conditions, maintaining calm demeanor in urgent situations.
- Dressed and cleaned wounds, administered medications and performed other duties as needed.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL01.2019
Skills
- Certified Ultrasound IV Insertion
- Certified MEDSURG RN-BC
- Certified Chemotherapy Administration
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Nursing Process
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Project Implementation
- Wound Management
- EMR Systems: EPIC, Meditech, Cerner
- IV Administration
- Pain Management
- Rapid response team
- New Staff Preceptor
Certification
- California Registered Nurse-Exp. 4/30/2024
- BLS-Basic Life Support-Exp. 2/2025
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Exp. 4/2025
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support-Exp. 11/2024
- ANCC-American Nurse Credential Center, MEDSURG-BC-Exp. 5/2026
- TCAR Education
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Med Tele RN II
Kaiser Permanente
06.2023 - Current
Telemetry Oncology RN II
Houston Methodist West
03.2021 - 06.2023
Surgical Trauma Registered Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
03.2019 - 02.2022
Patient Care Technician
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2019
Emergency Medical Technician
Medical Express Ambulance Service
10.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Chamberlain University
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