Amelia Nguyen-Phuc
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with a solid five-year foundation as a Registered Nurse in acute care settings. Equipped with advanced training and a proven ability to maintain clinical composure in high-pressure environments while managing complex and volatile patient populations. Committed to leveraging advanced diagnostic and patient management skills to enhance patient outcomes and contribute positively within a dynamic healthcare team. Eager to bring a fresh perspective and innovative approach to patient care, fostering collaborative relationships that prioritize health and well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Bariatric/ GI Surgery
Houston Methodist Hospital - Sugarland
05.2022 - Current
- Delivered specialized post-operative care for bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery patients, including those recovering from Whipple, gastric bypass, and GI procedures, etc. Monitored critical hemodynamics and continuous cardiac rhythms, ensuring post-operative stability and facilitating rapid intervention. Educated patients and families on comprehensive post-operative care plans, focusing on medication management, mobility protocols, and discharge requirements.
Registered Nurse- ED/ IMU
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed the simultaneous assessment and monitoring of multiple critical patients in a high-volume, Level 3 Trauma Center. Collaborated with physicians to execute rapid patient assessments and deliver time-sensitive treatment, effectively managing rapidly changing conditions. Demonstrated adaptability during the COVID-19 pandemic by floating to ED Hold and Intermediate Care (IMU) units to support critical staffing shortages.
Registered Nurse- LTACH
Ebenezer
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed a complex caseload of critically ill patients in a long-term acute care hospital. Proficient in providing specialized care for patients with LVADs, performing daily tracheostomy care and ventilator weaning, and executing intricate wound care plans to promote healing and prevent complications.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Public Health
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Minnesota12.2020
Master of Nursing - Adult/Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Texas Woman's University
Texas05.2025
Skills
- EMR systems
- Intravenous therapy
- Precepting
- Geriatric nursing
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurse( 2025-09 - Present)
- Vietnamese American Nurse Association (2025-Present)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (2020 - Present)
- Public Health Nurse- Minnesota Board of Nursing (2021-01 - Present)
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (2025-10- Present)
- Basic Life Support (expire 9/2027)
- Advance Cardiac Life Support ( expire 9/2027)
Clinical experience
- 180 hours -SICU (Kidney and liver transplant)- Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
- 300 hours- Hospitalist (Leukemia)- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 150 hours- MICU- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 150 hours- Hospitalist (Stem cell transplant)- MD Anderson Cancer Center
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Bariatric/ GI Surgery
Houston Methodist Hospital - Sugarland
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- ED/ IMU
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse- LTACH
Ebenezer
11.2020 - 03.2021
Master of Nursing - Adult/Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Nursing - Public Health
Minnesota State University, Mankato