ANI HUYNH
Registered Nurse
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Wake Med Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
04.2022 - Current
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical City Arlington
Arlington, TX
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Health SouthWest
Fort Worth, TX
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical University Of SC
Winnsboro, SC
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, NC
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Vidant Medical Center
Greenville, NC
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Mission Hospital / Choc Children
Mission Viejo, CA
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
- Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors
Education
Associates - Science
Queens University of Charlotte, Presbyterian School of Nursing
01.2015 - 12.2016
Associates - Arts
Central Piedmont Community College
08.2009 - 12.2012
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
Patient and family advocacy
Acute care expertise
Strong clinical judgment
Medication Administration
Chronic disease management
EMR / EHR
Intravenous therapy
Trauma recovery
Patient Assessments
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Wake Med Raleigh
04.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical City Arlington
01.2022 - 03.2022
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Health SouthWest
08.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical University Of SC
02.2021 - 08.2021
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Frye Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - 02.2021
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Vidant Medical Center
03.2020 - 11.2020
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Mission Hospital / Choc Children
03.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2017 - 03.2019
Associates - Science
Queens University of Charlotte, Presbyterian School of Nursing
01.2015 - 12.2016
Associates - Arts
Central Piedmont Community College
08.2009 - 12.2012