Nurse Practitioner Registered

Thuha Jennifer Nguyen, MSN, FNP-C, CCTN

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Motivated, talented, and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 17+ years of direct care experience in specialized areas of nursing practice. Patient-focused healthcare provider, demonstrates exceptional clinical judgement while utilizing evidence-based care approaches both independently and in collaboration with specialty providers to optimize patient outcomes. Talented healthcare leader; adept at leveraging leadership and clinical expertise to optimize organizational operations driving an increased focus on quality care and results. Seeking to contribute to the improved health and wellness of diverse patient populations by serving in a dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner role. Areas of Expertise include:

Patient Centred Approach

Clinical Management

Staff Training & Supervision

Comprehensive Health Assessments

Diagnostic Testing & Interpretation

Evidence Based Care Protocols

Med. Prescribing & Management

Patient and Family Education

Patient Safety & Advocacy

Education & Certifications

Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration, 2019

CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY Downers Grove, IL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS Houston, TX

Undergraduate Coursework for International Business

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON Houston, TX

Texas State Board of Nursing, Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, (Expires 2021)

Texas State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse License, (Expired 2019)

American Heart Association, Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, (Expires 2020)

American Board of Transplant Certification, Clinical Certified Transplant Nurse, (Expires 2020)

Clinical Rotation Experiences

Honed clinical expertise in obtaining medical histories, conducting comprehensive health assessments, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies to develop accurate differential and working diagnoses for a broad range of acute, episodic, and chronic health conditions in patients across the lifespan. Demonstrated proficiency in prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments on the basis of efficacy, safety, and cost, as authorized, to optimize patient outcomes. Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to educate patients on their diagnosed conditions, prescribed care plans, and lifestyle modifications to support peak levels of health and wellbeing. Provided detailed clinical notations to the patient’s electronic health record to effectively manage continuity of care. Under preceptor supervision, provided care for 996 patients and completed more than 625 hours of advanced training in the areas of:

family practice/primary care West Houston Medical Center, Houston, TX - 250 Hours 09/2018 – 12/2018

family practice/primary care 4U Medical Center, Kingwood, TX - 375 Hours 01/2019 – 06/2019

Professional Experience

family nurse practitioner 4U Medical Clinic, Kingwood/Conroe, TX 2019 – Present

Independently provide comprehensive care for family across all stages of life in a high-volume, busy, outpatient setting; successfully complete between 16 to 20 office visits per day. Obtain medical histories, performed health assessments, ordered and interpreted diagnostic studies to formulate differential and working diagnoses for a broad range of acute, episodic, and chronic conditions. Deliver preventative therapies including but not limited to well child exams, adult physicals, and gynecological exams. Consult and confer with multidisciplinary providers, as needed, to coordinate and manage higher level care. Education patients and their family members on health risks, preventative care, diet, exercise, and strategies to maintain optimal levels of health and quality of life.

Recognized for making strong contributions to the delivery of quality care resulting in increased levels of patient satisfaction.

clinical educator Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX 2016 – Present

Champions a resource role for nurses, physicians, and multidisciplinary personnel to provide support and assistance in developing patient care and discharge plans, in addition to the performance of clinical procedures to ensure quality patient care and results. Develop, deliver, and oversee in-service trainings and clinical orientation provided to all nursing staff ensuring an optimal knowledge base and the competent, professional performance of skills and understanding of transplant processes to facilitate safe, quality care minimizing the risk of adverse patient outcomes. Conduct routine quality reviews for Emergent Condition Response Team to ensure proper documentation and performance that in compliance with organizational protocols and federally regulated healthcare guidelines. Instrumental in developing and maintaining departmental operating policies, procedures, objectives, and care standards in alignments with evidence-based practice guidelines and recommended best practices.

Played an instrumental role in the in-patient Transplant Team achieving excellence in patient satisfaction and sustaining Press-Ganey ratings of >90% during 24+ month tenure

Consistently decreased post-transplant hospital acquired infection rates by 30% for 12 consecutive months of 2018

Bolstered transplant nursing competency and certification for transplantation by 30% in 2019.

clinical manager: organ transplant units Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX 2014 – 2016

Provide continuous administrative and clinical oversight across this 28-bed unit ensuring the delivery of safe, quality care in compliance with organizational protocols and rigorous standards of practice. Leverage healthcare leadership and clinical expertise to foster interdepartmental collaboration aimed at consistently upholding established performance initiatives to ensure optimal safety and complete patient/family satisfaction.

Improved patient satisfaction score from RED (<71%) to GREEN (>79%%) and BLUE (>88%) consistently over 22 months

Increased and sustained staff daily productivity to a consistent of 100%; created a surplus in yearly budget.

Motivated and increased employee satisfaction ratings for unit achieving Tier 1 status during organizational tenure.

clinical lung transplant coordinator Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX 2007 – 2008

Coalesced a multidisciplinary transplant team around the provision of comprehensive, integrated, post-transplant care to effectively support the achievement of postoperative milestones and the safe management of health care needs. Coordinated with nurses and physicians to ensure the timely performance of follow up labs, medication administration, and management of on-going health concerns to optimize patient outcomes.

Leveraged effective communication and educational strategies with patients to reduce post-transplant re-hospitalization by 20% during one year tenure.

Decreased communication and refills time to within 8 hours turn-around time from a previous 24-hour waiting period.

clinical rn ii & iii – Transplant IMU Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX 2002 – 2007 & 2008 – 2014

Utilized the nursing process to provide direct care for up to 4 high-acuity patients per shift on a 28-bed organ transplant unit. Collaborate with a team of physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professional to offer high-quality, integrated, bedside care to promote long term positive results. Contributed to the mentoring and training of new and continuing employees to promote understanding and application of best care practices in the specialized area of practice. Offered unit leadership as a Charge Nurse, as assigned, with duties including but not limited to delegation of staffing assignments, resolution of care concerns or complaints, and cultivation of an environment committed to the delivery of safe, first-class care.

Contributed to the Peer Nurse Advisory Council tasked with advancing professional practice, patient care, and nursing strategic priorities.

Esteemed finalist for the Brown Foundation Nurse of the Year Award in 2012, and Nominee for the award in 2013.

Prestigious Good Samaritan award winner for excellence in nursing in 2014.

Additional work experience as Clinical RN I with St. Joseph Hospital and Clinical RN II with St. Joseph Family Practice Residency Program

Professional Affiliations

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

American Nurses Association

American Academy of Nurse Practitioner

International Transplant Nurse Society

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