Cee Thao
Winder,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
03.2022 - Current
- Administered specialized treatments such as negative pressure therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy effectively to facilitate better outcomes for patients with chronic wounds.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by serving as a role model for other nurses regarding best practices in delivering compassionate patient-centered care.
- Mentored junior nurses in advanced wound care practices, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Registered Nurse
PruittHealth
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Served as a subject matter expert in wound care nursing, providing guidance and consultation to fellow healthcare professionals.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
Registered Nurse
Affiliated Physicians
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Served as a resource for employees experiencing personal or family health issues, offering guidance on available resources and support services.
- Educated staff and visitors on importance of proper hygiene and social distancing to practice protective measures and avoid infection transmission.
Registered Nurse
Summit Spine and Joint Center
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted physicians in conducting nerve blocks and other invasive procedures for pain management, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining sterile environments while inserting, replacing, or removing IV lines.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse
Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with doctors, PT, OT, social workers, and case managers to ensure patient is safe to discharge
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05.2017
Skills
- Fluent in Hmong
- Patient education and counseling
- Intake and discharge
- Time management abilities
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Case Management
- Wound Care
- Multitasking
License & Certificates
- Registered Nurse (2017- Present)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
PruittHealth
05.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Affiliated Physicians
04.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Summit Spine and Joint Center
09.2018 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center
09.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia
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