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FRANCIS LUONG

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse (RN) with experience in various healthcare settings, including inpatient hospital, urgent care, outpatient family medicine, sports medicine, and skilled nursing facilities. Effective collaborator with healthcare professionals to improve patient care outcomes. Values building strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication. Developed critical thinking skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, focusing on patient care, communication, and teamwork.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - Family Medicine/Sports Medicine

Village Medical
10.2021 - 09.2024
  • Delivered high-quality nursing care by adapting to diverse patient populations and addressing needs within the outpatient environment
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
  • Provided assistance with minor procedures, casting, and ultrasound guided joint injections
  • Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication
  • Administered medications safely and monitored for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
  • Trained new nursing staff members, teaching practices for effective communication, time management, and clinical skills development within the outpatient setting
  • Increased efficiency in triage call handling through effective communication and active listening skills

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Orthopedic

St. Anthony North Health Campus | Centura Health
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
  • Utilized nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
  • Administered prescribed medications, IV infusions, and treatments while monitoring patients response
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members about ongoing care
  • Applied critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care during hospitalization and discharge planning

Registered Nurse

Centre Avenue Health & Rehab | Columbine Health Systems
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Provided skilled nursing care for a diverse range of medical conditions including post-surgical recovery, chronic illness management, and end-of-life palliative care.
  • Maintained detailed records of each patient's medical history, treatments, and progress notes, ensuring accuracy in all documentation.
  • Effectively communicated with the patient and care team members about plan of care
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative to make safe and quality decisions
  • Provided emotional support to both patient and their family during challenging times
  • Managed medication administration, wound care, and other essential nursing tasks for optimal patient outcomes.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Castle Ridge Care Center
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
05.2020

Skills

Compassion and empathy

Medication administration

Patient assessments

Accurate charting and documentation

Strong clinical judgment

Patient education

Time management

Detail oriented

Teamwork and collaboration

Effective communication

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - Colorado Board of Nursing Multi-State License
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Family Medicine/Sports Medicine

Village Medical
10.2021 - 09.2024

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Orthopedic

St. Anthony North Health Campus | Centura Health
05.2021 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse

Centre Avenue Health & Rehab | Columbine Health Systems
11.2020 - 04.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Castle Ridge Care Center
07.2017 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

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