Heather Nguyen
**** ****** ***. ****** *****, CA 92844 714-***-**** Email: acr0z5@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications:
Passionate and enthusiastic new graduate NP with clinical experience in primary care, specializing in adult-gerontology medicine. Flexible and quick learner with strong clinical skills. Committed to provide healthcare with an integrative and holistic approach.
Education: Master of Science, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Graduated: 06/15
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA GPA 3.55
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Villanova University, Villanova, PA Graduated: 07/08
Bachelor of Science, Biology
University of California, San Diego, CA Graduated: 09/06
Certifications: Certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
C.P.R, BLS, ACLS, American Heart Association
Skills/Qualifications:
Experience in performing comprehensive patient health assessment, diagnosis, and management in ambulatory settings
Committed to patient and family health education while promoting health and wellness
Experience in performing an array of office procedures such as nail removal, suturing, and skin biopsies
Proficient in clinical judgment in providing care while consulting the supervising physician, as needed
Skilled in documenting into computerized medical records and accurately coding patient visits
Provide comprehensive nursing care to patient before and after surgeries
Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, telemetry, tracheostomies and mechanical ventilation
Ensure high-quality nursing care while prioritizing patient needs in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills
Skilled in utilizing critical thinking skills, and working in a team with effective communication
Experience with providing labor and postpartum nursing care
Experience with starting IVs and phlebotomy
Ability to develop rapport with patients, family, and staff
Fluent in speaking and writing Vietnamese
Clinical Rotations:
Adult/Gerontology Rotation – 150 hours Center for Health Promotion, Loma Linda, CA
Adult/Gerontology Rotation – 180 hours Citrus Valley Medical Group, Norco, CA Cardiology Rotation – 30 hours Heart Failure Clinic, Loma Linda, CA Adult/Gerontology Rotation – 130 hours Fallbrook Medical Center, Fallbrook, CA
Adult/Gerontology Rotation – 50 hours Rancho Family Medical Group, Temecula, CA
Experience: Registered Nurse, Step-down Telemetry Unit Keck Medical Center of USC Los Angeles, CA (02/13- present)
Provided nursing care for diverse pre-operative and post-operative surgical patients
Provided acute care for patients with tracheotomy and who are ventilator-dependent
Delivered health education and provided emotional support to patients and families
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, CA (01/12-12/12) Provided direct care and labor support for women before, during and after delivery
Provided care for women in high-risk antepartum unit and triage unit
Promoted healthy mother-child bonding after birth and breastfeeding techniques
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Methodist Hospital Indianapolis, IN (05/10- 11/11)
Provided nursing care and labor support of pregnant and laboring patients
Provided care for women in high-risk antepartum unit and implemented individualized plan of care
Promoted education to pregnant and postpartum patients and their families
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Cedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA (09/08-04/10)
Provided nursing care and support of high risk labor and antepartum patients
Circulated in the OR for c/sections and provided care during the recovery period of all deliveries
Educated and assisted patients with breast feeding and newborn care
Activities
Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 05/14 – Present
Member, American Geriatric Society 01/15 – Present Member, California Association for Nurse Practitioners 09/15 – Present Volunteer, Field Experience in International Nursing South Africa (May 2008)