Kimnova Vu
San Diego
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Level 3 NICU at Kaiser Permenente. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and efficiently manage patient assignments. Highly skilled in electronic charting and adept at fostering collaboration within interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through emotional awareness and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Level 3 NICU)
Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill neonates in high-acuity NICU environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, ensuring optimal patient stability and safety.
- Educated families on neonatal care practices, enhancing support and understanding during hospital stays.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to assess patient conditions and respond to emergencies effectively.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to families during difficult times while navigating the complexities of neonatal intensive care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the NICU, resulting in improved patient outcomes and overall unit performance.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on infant care, fostering confidence and competence in new parents transitioning home with their newborns.
- Assisted in high-risk deliveries as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing immediate stabilization and resuscitation efforts for newborns in need of critical intervention.
- Assessed potential risks within the NICU environment, implementing preventive measures to maintain patient safety and wellbeing.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for both patients and staff within the NICU setting.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment to monitor vital signs, track patient progress, and identify areas for improvement in care delivery.
Registered Nurse (Level 3 NICU)
Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
Tarzana, CA
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Managed patient assignments ensuring appropriate staffing levels in accordance with census acuity level.
- Facilitated patient-family conferences by mediating conflicts clarifying misunderstandings providing information about available resources options for care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment.
- Trained new nursing staff members by providing orientation sessions, demonstrating clinical skills on job training, and offering constructive feedback during evaluations.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients, reviewing medical history, and performing physical examinations.
- Initiated emergency interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition or acute medical emergencies.
- Developed nursing care plans based on diagnoses, desired outcomes, and evidence-based practices.
Registered Nurse- Per Diem (Level 3 NICU)
Kaiser Permanente
Panorama City, California
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Assigned to provide patient care for 1-2 patients in level III NICU
- Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients
- Performed clinical tasks and assisted in procedures according to hospital policies
- Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status
- Monitored and maintained patient charts via electronic charting
- Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients, reviewing medical history, and performing physical examinations.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment.
- Developed nursing care plans based on diagnoses, desired outcomes, and evidence-based practices.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or according to established policies and protocols.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse- Travel (Level 4 NICU)
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Assigned to provide patient care for 1-2 patients in level 4 NICU
- Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients
- Performed clinical tasks and assisted in procedures according to hospital policies
- Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status
- Monitored and maintained patient charts via electronic charting
- Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs
Registered Nurse- Travel (Level 3 NICU)
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Mission Hills, California
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Assigned to provide patient care for 1-3 patients in level 3 NICU
- Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients
- Performed clinical tasks and assisted in procedures according to hospital policies
- Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status
- Monitored and maintained patient charts via electronic charting
- Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs
Registered Nurse- Travel (Level 3 NICU)
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
Tarzana, California
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Assigned to provide patient care for 1-3 patients in level 3 NICU
- Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients
- Performed clinical tasks and assisted in procedures according to hospital policies
- Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status
- Monitored and maintained patient charts via electronic charting
- Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs
Registered Nurse (Level 3 NICU)
Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London, England
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Assigned to provide patient care for 1-3 patients in level 3 NICU
- Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients
- Performed clinical tasks and assisted in procedures according to hospital policies
- Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status
- Monitored and maintained patient charts via electronic charting
- Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs
Registered Nurse- Travel (Level 4 NICU)
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Assigned to provide patient care for 1-2 patients in level 4 NICU
- Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients
- Performed clinical tasks and assisted in procedures according to hospital policies
- Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status
- Monitored and maintained patient charts via electronic charting
- Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs
Registered Nurse (Level 4 NICU)
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
02.2009 - 02.2021
- Assigned to provide patient care for 1-3 patients in level 4 NICU
- Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients
- Performed clinical tasks and assisted in procedures according to hospital policies
- Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status
- Monitored and maintained patient charts via electronic charting
- Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs
Registered Nurse- Travel (Level 3 NICU)
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, California
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Assigned to provide patient care for 2-3 patients in level 2/3 NICU
- Assisted with the admittance and discharge of patients
- Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies
- Assessed patient conditions and advised of changes in status
- Monitored and maintained patient charts via electronic charting
- Assisted patients and family members in the education of health care needs
Registered Nurse (Level 3 NICU)
St. Joseph Medical Center
Houston, Texas
06.2006 - 09.2008
- Admit patients to the services, completing appropriate clinical documentation under the Clinical Manager's direction
- Assess individual status and care/instruction needed by the patient
- Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, providing necessary follow up as directed by the Clinical Manager
- Confer with physician and develop the initial plan of treatment based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment
- Provide hands-on care, management and evaluation of the care plan, and education of the patient in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Manager's supervision
- Revise plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/ regulation
- Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides, and external providers)
- Report patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis
- Analyze any changes in a patient's condition, identifying symptoms and severity while alerting the physician and Clinical Manager promptly
- Implement patient care plan, in conjunction with patient and family, to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Health Science Center- Houston School of Nursing
Houston, Texas05.2006
Undergraduate Studies - undefined
University of Houston- Main Campus
Houston, Texas05.2004
Skills
- Professional
- Self-directed
- Time management
- Emotional awareness
- Motivated
- Responsible
- Productivity
- Culturally sensitive
Certification
- California Registered Nurse License #735847
- Texas Registered Nurse License #729492
- RNC-NIC
- BLS, NRP, Fire and Safety
CREDENTIALS
- BSN
- RNC-NIC
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Level 3 NICU)
Kaiser Permanente
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (Level 3 NICU)
Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
05.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse- Per Diem (Level 3 NICU)
Kaiser Permanente
03.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse- Travel (Level 4 NICU)
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
02.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse- Travel (Level 3 NICU)
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
02.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse- Travel (Level 3 NICU)
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
01.2023 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse (Level 3 NICU)
Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
04.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse- Travel (Level 4 NICU)
Texas Children's Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse (Level 4 NICU)
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
02.2009 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse- Travel (Level 3 NICU)
Kaiser Permanente
09.2008 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse (Level 3 NICU)
St. Joseph Medical Center
06.2006 - 09.2008
Undergraduate Studies - undefined
University of Houston- Main Campus
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Health Science Center- Houston School of Nursing