RN Patient Care Coordinator - Ambulatory & Surgical Care Expert
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HUONG NGUYEN
R E G I S T E R E D N U R S E
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Orange, CA 92868
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Registered Nurse with recent experience in ambulatory and clinical practice settings, including surgical specialty care and hospice. Known for strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and the ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations in fast-paced outpatient environment. Professional Summary
Skills
• Patient Triage (phone & in-clinic) Comprehensive Patient Assessment
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Vital Signs Monitoring & Clinical
Documentation
• • Pre & Post Operative Care
• IV insertion, PICC line care Wound Care (including wound VAC management)
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• Ostomy Care & Patient Education Suture & Staple Removal and Site Care
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• Surgical Drain Management (JP) Medication Administration & Reconciliation
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Care Coordination & Case
Management
• Patient Education & Discharge
Instructions
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• EMR/EHR Systems (Epic) • Bilingual - Vietnamese
Infection Control & Safety
Protocols
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CLINICAL NURSE/OFFICE MANAGER
THANG DINH NGUYEN, M.D., GENERAL SURGERY, HEPATOBILIARY AND PANCREATIC SURGERY
— Fountain Valley, CA
Jan 2015 - Present
RN - STAFF NURSE
HOSPICE HOME CARE — Irvine, CA
Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
Professional Experience
• Conduct nursing assessments based on patient history and physical status.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures.
Collaborate daily with surgeons, pathologists, oncologists, and hospital staff to support complex oncology related surgical cases and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
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Manage post-operative care including pain intervention, drain management, wound assessment, wound vac care, ostomy care, and education to ensure safe recovery and reduce complications.
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Oversee prescriptions diagnostic follow-ups, referrals, and treatment orders to maintain continuity and quality of care.
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• Provide patient education, advocate for patients' rights, and document clinical information accurately.
• Manage multiple patient charts and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals. Streamline clinic workflow, scheduling systems, and patient experience processes to increase efficiency and reduce operational bottlenecks.
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Recruit, train, and supervise clinical staff (MAs, LVNs, RNs), improving adherence to best practices and enhancing team performance.
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Direct credentialing, privileging, compliance, and policy updates in alignment with hospital and regulatory standards.
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Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
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Triaged urgent concerns and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (MDs, social work, chaplaincy) to adjust care plans in real time.
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Educated patients and families on symptom management, pain control, medication safety, and hospice resources.
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• Facilitated team conferences to evaluate patient progress, refine interventions, and ensure continuity of care.
• Advocated for alignment of treatment plans with patient goals and advance directives. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
SAMUEL MERRITT UNIVERSITY/ST MARY'S OF CALIFORNIA
Education
Certifications
• Intro to Wound Care Management, MAC • IV Skills Refresh, MAC
• Basic Life Support
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