Denise Luong
Seattle,WA
Summary
Seeking a challenging position as a Nurse to fully utilize my nursing skills, while providing evidenced-based practice, and upholding the highest standards to achieve excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sweedish Medical Center
Seattle, WA
07.2025 - Current
- Provided specialized care for critically ill newborns in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and stability.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated families on infant care techniques, promoting effective communication and support.
Registered Nurse- Progressive Critical Care
St. Joseph Medical Center
Tacoma, WA
10.2022 - 07.2025
- Providing comprehensive nursing care to 3-4 patients per shift in a high-acuity PCU setting, managing post-surgical recovery, neurologic changes, cardiac conditions, and respiratory support.
- Monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms and implementing appropriate interventions based on assessments.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring continuity of care and optimal outcomes.
- Serving as preceptor for new staff members and nursing students, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Medical Receptionist
Heritage Oaks Hospital
Sacramento, CA
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Functioned as a department communication liaison.
- Assisted in patient administration and discharge paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University of California
12-2019
Associate of Science - Science General
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento12-2016
Associate of Arts - Math and Science
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento12-2016
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento12-2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
- Implementing evidence-based practices to minimize stress and promote neurodevelopmental growth.
- Guiding families through crisis, bonding, and grief support, ensuring a "family-centered" approach.
- Precepting new nurses and leading unit-based councils to improve patient safety.
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – AHA Expires: 2028-05
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program – Expires: 2027-09
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – AHA Expires: 2026-11
- Registered Nurse, Washington Board of Nursing, License # 61336802 Expires: 2027-05
- Registered Nurse, California Board of Nursing, License # 95285007 Expires: 2027-06
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sweedish Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse- Progressive Critical Care
St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2022 - 07.2025
Medical Receptionist
Heritage Oaks Hospital
08.2016 - 02.2017
Associate of Science - Science General
Cosumnes River College
Associate of Arts - Math and Science
Cosumnes River College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Cosumnes River College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University of California
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- Shriners Hospital for Children Intensive Care Unit/ Medical Surgical Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
- Tamalpais Pediatrics, Novato, CA Community in Pediatrics Jan 2019 – May 2019