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Diem Nguyen

Summary

Dedicated Intermediate Care Nurse with a strong foundation in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Proven expertise in managing complex medical conditions, including advanced cardiac monitoring and intervention. Eager to broaden nursing knowledge and skills within a cardiac progressive care unit to further clinical proficiency. Seeking an opportunity to apply a solid background in progressive care while gaining specialized experience in cardiac care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Relief Charge Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed staffing schedules efficiently to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios, ensuring quality care delivery while minimizing overtime expenses.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Supported hospital accreditation efforts by ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices within the nursing department.

Staff Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
  • Carefully assessed acute conditions such as sepsis, DKA, acute respiratory failure, Afib RVR, COPD, CHF exacerbations, and NSTEMIs, to ensure proper interventions and treatments.
  • Skillfully managed multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously while prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, guiding them in developing their clinical skills and understanding of progressive care unit protocols.

Relief House Supervisor

Vibra Specialty Hospital of Portland
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Provided appropriate staffing and patient assignments for our 52 bed hospital.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Conducted regular rounds on all units to assess overall functioning of the department while addressing any issues or concerns that arose.

Staff Nurse/Rapid Response Nurse

Vibra Specialty Hospital of Portland
04.2021 - 11.2022
  • Provided complex nursing care for 5-7 patients with acute/chronic conditions such as: Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries, Acute Respiratory Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, and complex wound care.
  • Responded to emergencies within hospital setting and provided interventions for patients in respiratory distress, tracheostomy de-cannulation, hypoglycemia, and falls.
  • Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Roseman University of Health Sciences
South Jordan, UT
06.2021

Associates of Science -

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
08.2018

Skills

  • Relief Charge Nurse
  • Nurse Preceptor
  • Post-operative care
  • Cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Diltiazem, Nicardipine)
  • TR band management
  • Lumbar Drain management
  • Central Line management
  • Trach/Vent management
  • End of Life Care
  • DKA management/Insulin drip titration
  • Wound care and Wound Vac management
  • EPIC EHR

Certification

  • RN license, Oregon State Board of Nursing, #202108209RN
  • BLS Certification, American Heart Association
  • ACLS Certification, American Heart Association

Timeline

Relief Charge Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
09.2023 - Current

Staff Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
11.2022 - Current

Relief House Supervisor

Vibra Specialty Hospital of Portland
08.2022 - 11.2022

Staff Nurse/Rapid Response Nurse

Vibra Specialty Hospital of Portland
04.2021 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Roseman University of Health Sciences

Associates of Science -

Portland Community College
  • RN license, Oregon State Board of Nursing, #202108209RN
  • BLS Certification, American Heart Association
  • ACLS Certification, American Heart Association
Diem Nguyen