Gia Bao Nguyen
Portland
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with experience on a high-acuity General Surgical Unit at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. Skilled in post-operative patient assessment, surgical recovery care, pain management, wound care, and prevention of post-operative complications. Experienced as a relief charge nurse and preceptor, demonstrating leadership, communication, and team collaboration in fast-paced hospital settings. Seeking to transition into an Operating Room RN role to further develop perioperative nursing skills and contribute to exceptional surgical patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, General Surgical Unit (7E)
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Portland, OR
11.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for post-operative surgical patients in a high-acuity General Surgical Unit.
- Managed pain control and recovery care for surgical patients with complex medical needs.
- Cared for patients with wound vacs, breast flaps, chest tubes, tracheostomies, JP drains, pigtail drains, and abdominal surgical incisions, including midline and laparoscopic sites.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes and discharge readiness.
- Served as Relief Charge Nurse, supporting unit workflow, staff coordination, patient assignments, and clinical problem-solving.
Constant Observer
George Fox University
Providence Newberg Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Maintained continuous one-to-one observation of psychiatric patients to ensure patient safety and prevent self-harm, elopement, or behavioral escalation.
- Utilized therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to support patients experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, or acute psychiatric symptoms.
- Collaborated with nurses and multidisciplinary staff to support individualized patient care plans and promote patient well-being.
- Documented patient activity, behaviors, and safety observations accurately and thoroughly throughout assigned shifts.
- Demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and vigilance while caring for patients with mental health and behavioral health needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Fox University
Newberg, OR05-2023
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Leadership & Precepting
- Post-Operative Patient Care
- Surgical Recovery & Monitoring
- Pain Management
- Wound Care & Wound Vac Management
- Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) Management
- Chest Tubes & Drain Management
- JP Drains & Pigtail Drains
- Trach Patient Care
- Breast Flap Assessment
- Surgical Incision Assessment
- Patient Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Oregon
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, General Surgical Unit (7E)
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Constant Observer
George Fox University
09.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Fox University