Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
References
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Linh Nguyen

Garden Grove

Summary

Motivated nursing student with clinical rotation experience in multiple hospital settings, providing quality patient care by applying the skills and critical thinking that are being taught in nursing school. With a background as a restaurant server, I have developed strong communication, multitasking, and customer service skills, which are easily transferable to patient-centered, fast-paced healthcare environments. I am committed to delivering compassionate, efficient, and respectful care to diverse patient populations. Available to work day and evening shifts.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SERVER

KoKo BBQ Chicken
Garden Grove
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • Managed multiple tables and customer requests simultaneously, also making sure that the service is delivered accurately.
  • Resolved customer concerns quickly and professionally, reinforcing trust and maintaining a positive dining experience under pressure.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment has trained me to stay focused, accurate, and organized, which is essential for safe and effective patient care. Moreover, working in this environment provided me opportunities to strengthen my communication skills.

NURSING STUDENTS

Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles
08.2023 - 06.2025
  • Provided direct patient care, including vital signs monitoring, hygiene assistance, mobility support, and documentation under nurse supervision.
  • Be able to perform skills that learnt in nursing skill lab to patients such as inserting IV and Foley catheter, administration of medications (PO, IM, IV, SubQ, etc.), and safe transferring.
  • Still learning about communicating in dilemma situations, especially when it involves multiple family members that taking care of patient; learn about different culture and their belief to understand and provide proper recommendations; and in the progress of learning Spanish to contribute better care for targeted population.

CAREGIVER

Zinnia Health
Anaheim
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Monitored residents' physical and emotional changes to report any changes promptly to supervisors to support timely medical intervention.
  • My experience caring for multiple residents has trained me to prioritize tasks, stay organized, and manage time effectively. During a short time working in this facility, I was exposed to some basic clinical care such as changing beds and cleaning residences, which helps me comprehend and empathized their situation accordingly.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles
06.2025

Associate of Natural Science -

Orange Coast College
Orange Coast
06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Pain management
  • Medication administration
  • Vitals and wound dressing
  • Cerner software
  • Infection control and PPE compliance
  • IV insertion and management
  • Patient hygiene and mobility assistance

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), California, 95431879, 05/31/27
  • ACLS, American Heart Association, 04/30/27
  • BLS, American Heart Association, 09/30/27
  • LA Fire Card, LA Fire Department, 06/30/27

Languages

Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Affiliations

  • Badminton player of Funky Friyay Club
  • Blood donation volunteer
  • Vietnamese Catholic Student Association volunteer - provide food for homeless people

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SERVER

KoKo BBQ Chicken
01.2024 - 07.2025

NURSING STUDENTS

Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center
08.2023 - 06.2025

CAREGIVER

Zinnia Health
04.2023 - 08.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Los Angeles Southwest College

Associate of Natural Science -

Orange Coast College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Linh Nguyen