Anna Thongphet
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN orthopedics
Mckenzie Health System
Minot , ND
04.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in orthopedic units, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted in pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments and evaluations.
- Educated patients and families on post-surgery recovery and rehabilitation processes.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on orthopedic procedures and best practices regularly.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care standards.
- Monitored vital signs, pain levels, and response to treatment plans.
- Assisted in scheduling diagnostic tests such as x-rays or MRI scans when necessary.
- Recognized changes in patient condition promptly and reported them to attending physician immediately.
- Performed wound care management, including debridement and suture removal.
- Assisted physicians with casting, splinting, and application of traction equipment.
- Ordered supplies needed for orthopedic surgeries or treatments.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Coordinated follow up visits with primary care providers after discharge from hospital.
- Instructed patients on proper use of crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, slings, braces or other assistive devices.
- Reviewed laboratory results with physicians and discussed implications for further care.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Travel Nurse
DTN Dakota Travel Nurse
Mandan, ND
02.2022 - Current
- Administered medications by injection or orally.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
- Prepared medical equipment and devices to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Documented and communicated actions and irregularities to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
LPN
Elbowoods Memorial Health Center
New Town, North Dakota
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Administered medications and treatments to patients, following established protocols and ensuring accurate documentation
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, medication administration, and disease management
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as blood pressure measurement, glucose monitoring, and specimen collection
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by providing immediate medical assistance as require
- Assisted in the orientation process for new LPN staff members
- Supported family members in understanding and coping with patient conditions
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Monitored and documented patient response to medications, reporting any adverse reactions promptly
- Conducted health screenings such as vision tests, hearing tests, and immunization assessments
- Supported physicians during medical procedures by providing necessary supplies and assistance
- Managed patient scheduling and ensured timely appointments for consultations, diagnostic tests, and surgeries
- Maintained accurate electronic health records (EHR) by recording patient information, test results, medications prescribed, and treatment plans
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures in the office setting by sterilizing instruments, prepping surgical trays/equipment and ensuring aseptic technique compliance
- Coordinated referrals to other healthcare professionals such as physical therapists or specialists based on physician recommendations for comprehensive patient care
- Responded promptly to patient inquiries via phone calls or emails regarding appointment scheduling changes/cancellations or medication-related questions/concerns
- Managed patient flow within the clinic by coordinating appointments, rooming patients, and updating electronic health records promptly
COVID-19 Medical Response Team LPN
North Dakota Department Of Health
Bismarck, ND
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
- Provided urgent staff coverage for long term care, basic care, and assisted living facilities.
- Utilize medical skill process and critical thinking skills to assess, implement, and care for patients in a variety of circumstances including nursing care, homeless sheltering facilities, and hospitals.
- COVID-19 testing, screening, and education.
- Providing professional support as needed to the DOC in response to the COVID-19 public health response
- Assisted with quality control and data entry at testing events across the state as needed
- Administering COVID-19 vaccines in DOH clinics and in assistance to other facilities
- Use skills within scope of practice to respond to COVID-19 needs as they arise over the duration fo the Pandemic.
- Maintained cleanliness of testing booth and testing materials to comply with CDC guidelines.
- Worked outdoors in extreme cold or heat to screen incoming visitors for COVID-19 symptoms.
LPN Floor Nurse
Minot Health And Rehab
Minot, ND
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Reported any new symptoms or patient concerns to physicians
- Update patient chart with most current information on medication, symptoms, and mental status
- Assist with paperwork for patients discharge and transfers
- Administer Medication to patient
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fort Berthold Community College
New Town, ND05.2013
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Wound care management
- Team collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Staff training
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Samples collection
- Patient relationship building
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Vital signs
- Breathing treatments
- Immunization administration
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Tuberculosis testing
- EKG administration
- Catheter care
- Medication reconciliation
- Cultural competence
- Diabetes management
- Pain management
- Patient safety protocols
- HIPAA compliance
References
Jonathan Keller -Jmkeller92@gmail.com 719-684-5777
Cody Telsrow-Ctelsrow@gmail.com 307-256-1537
JoAnn Weirson - joandale48@gmail.com 701-500-4729
Timeline
LPN orthopedics
Mckenzie Health System
04.2025 - Current
LPN
Elbowoods Memorial Health Center
08.2023 - 04.2025
Travel Nurse
DTN Dakota Travel Nurse
02.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Medical Response Team LPN
North Dakota Department Of Health
05.2020 - 02.2022
LPN Floor Nurse
Minot Health And Rehab
03.2020 - 05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fort Berthold Community College