RN (Registered Nurse), BSN
Resume:
Elise Nguyen; RN, BSN
Renton, Washington 98059
Mobile: (206) 818 – 2905
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), obtained August 2010 - Seattle University,
Seattle, WA
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure - RN60186094, WA State DOH
BLS Certification (Expires November 2012)
ACLS & PALS Certifications (Both expire December 2012)
SKILLS
• Fluent in English, Cantonese, and French; able to understand and communicate basic Spanish and Mandarin.
• Extensive leadership and advocacy experience for holistic and compassionate nursing care.
• Extensive customer service experience in various settings including in the hospital, office, retail, and restaurant business.
• Personal experiences as an immigrant and able to relate with multicultural populations.
RN WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
11/2011 - 12/2011
Key Accomplishments:
• Hung IV drips, blood products, administered medication; monitored for reactions
• PICC, Central Line, IV dressing changes/line care; IV lab draws
• Wound/Ulcer monitoring & care
• Built rapport with patients & coworkers
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team such as nutritionist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, MD, social worker in order to advocate for patient
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Senior Practicum / Planned Surgery Unit of Maleng Building
06/2010 – 08/2010, 180 Hours / 45 Patient Contact, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Key Accomplishments:
• Provided quality nursing care to a variety of trauma patients, many of whom required orthopedic surgeries: circulation/movement/sensation assessments, neurovascular status monitoring, pin-site care, pain management, splint-site monitoring
• Gained experience from interacting with diverse populations from low-income non-English speaking immigrants to mentally unstable clients.
• Maintained high degree of accuracy to achieve optimal patient acuity monitoring with excellent prioritization and organizational skills for 2-3 patients every shift.
• Established excellent rapport with various team members of the floor including staff RN, physicians, pharmacists, hospital assistants, and custodians.
• Promptly and accurately learned floor's dynamics and electronic charting system; constantly praised for attention to detail in patient assessment and documentation.
• Significantly improved facility's public image by ensuring exceptional and holistic patient care and satisfaction.
Medical-Surgical II Clinical Rotation / Medical-Surgical & Oncology Unit
03/2010 – 05/2010, 100 Hours / 90 Patient Contact, Overlake Medical Center, Bellevue, WA
Key Accomplishments:
• Developed and implemented numerous successful, individualized, and holistic patient care plans for various end-stage chronic diseases.
• Sought additional work from nurses and certified nursing assistants, earning the respect of coworkers for willingness to perform tasks beyond my role description.
• Displayed leadership skills through my colleagues' requests for aid to various nursing skills including nasogastric tube and urinary catheter insertions.
Community Health Clinical Rotation / Yesler Terrace Neighborhood
01/2010 – 03/2010, 80 Hours / 64 Patient Contact, Yesler Terrace Neighborhood House, Seattle, WA
Key Accomplishments:
• Initiated extensive assessments of Yesler Terrace residents to obtain holistic, comprehensive data of neighborhood.
• Empowered community residents by encouraging participation in taking charge of their own healthcare and provided primary prevention education.
• Interacted with diverse, underserved, and poor non-English speaking populations; some include Ethiopian, Arabic, Vietnamese, Laotian, and Cambodian.
• Volunteered to accomplish additional clinical hours by providing free blood pressure readings at St. James Cathedral for homeless individuals.
Medical-Surgical I Clinical Rotation / Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Unit
03/2009 – 06/2009, 100 Hours / 95 Patient Contact, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA
Key Accomplishments:
• Successfully handled a communication barrier situation for a Spanish non-English speaking family, in turn promoting a less anxious and more peaceful environment.
• Gained experience in child developmental milestones and formulated personalized age-appropriate nursing care plans.
• Gained experience in special precautions of chemotherapy drug administrations.
Geriatric Clinical Rotation
01/2009 – 03/2009, 60 Hours / 54 Patient Contact, Faerland Terrace Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care, Seattle, WA
Key Accomplishments:
• Initiated, devised, and carried through a holistic nursing care plan that encouraged a depressed and socially isolated couple to partake in various activities, thus increasing their interactions and improving their overall mental well-being.
• Assessed elders' psychological and medical issues to develop individualized and feasible care plans to address each client's holistic needs.
Psychiatric Clinical Rotation / Spinal Cord Injury Unit
01/2009 – 03/2009, 60 Hours / 56 Patient Contact, Veteran's Affairs Puget Sound Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Key Accomplishments:
• Successfully linked a spinal cord injury to patient's presenting depression symptoms and in turn initiated request for client's psychological consult.
• Responded to a volatile situation efficiently and calmly, earning the respect of physicians and coworkers for levelheaded and quick thinking to restore safety of surrounding individuals and myself.
Obstetrics-Gynecology Clinical Rotation / Labor & Delivery Unit
09/2008 – 11/2008, 80 Hours / 56 Patient Contact, Valley Medical Center, Renton, WA
Key Accomplishments:
• Gained experience in fetal heart monitoring and appropriate interventions in response to various scenarios.
• Gained experience in appropriate and respectful reactions to diverse cultural beliefs.
WORK EXPERIENCES
City of Seattle: Human Resources Department, Seattle, WA
06/2009 – 09/2009 & 06/2008 – 09/2008, Summer Food Service Program Monitor
Old Navy Inc., Bellevue, WA
06/2007 – 09/2007, Customer Services Representative
Seattle University: Facilities Department, Seattle, WA
06/2006 – 09/2006, Office Assistant
Albertsons, Mercer Island, WA
06/2004 – 08/2004, Courtesy Clerk
Lynn's Bistro, Kirkland, WA
06/2003 – 08/2003, Hostess / Busgirl
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
Real Change Newspaper, Seattle, WA
10/2010 – 03/2011, Front Desk Sales Representative
Relay for Life: Mercer Island Chapter, Mercer Island, WA
Academic Years: 2005 & 2006, Team Leader / Event Participant
Academic Years: 2002, 2003, & 2004, Team Leader Assistant / Event Participant
Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club, Mercer Island, WA
06/2002 – 08/2002, Assistant Camp Counselor
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