Gwen Nguyen
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering 3 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocation Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Family Medicine Department
2023.01 - Current
- Monitor patient flow, vitals signs, height, weight and prepare patient in the procedure room
- Obtain specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc.)
- Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) & provide emergency patient treatments.
- Communicate with assigned provider, patient and their family
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Vocation Nurse
Mercy Pharmacy Group
2022.09 - Current
- Performing collection of specimens, processing Covid tests and patient education
- Administer different types of immunizations/ vaccine: Covid vaccines, Flu shot, Tdap, MMR, Shingles, Polio vaccines at multiple clinic locations or at community events while complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations
- Monitor participants during vaccination process and manage adverse reactions if necessary
- Be prepared to handle minor emergencies related to allergies, anaphylaxis, and respiratory difficulty;
LVN Detox Nurse
Nursefinders, Travel Nursing
2023.07 - Current
- Monitor vital signs, and stay alert for signs and symptoms of withdrawal.
- Administer medications to manage withdrawal symptoms, and make sure patients feel comfortable, supported and well taken care of throughout the detox process.
- Pain management
- Assess patients via physical exam and using CIWA/COWS assessment tools and perform routine diagnostic checks (monitor pulse, blood pressure and temperature, medication pass and injections etc)
- Treat medical emergencies
Licensed Vocation Nurse
Nursefinders, Travel Nursing
2021.09 - 2023.07
- Administer immunization and medication through IM injection
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Licensed Vocation Nurse
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, Subacute Unit
2022.05 - 2022.06
- Administering medications & feeding, G-tube and J-tube care, Tracheostomy Care and Seizure precautions
- Maintain and care for G-tube and J- tube site
- Monitor and care for mechanical ventilator dependent patients
- Manage and treatment of wounds
- Supervise the Certified Nursing Assistants' delivery of care and proper implementation of the standard of care
Licensed Vocation Nurse
Cedars Sinai Urgent Care
2021.10 - 2021.12
- Perform EKG, blood draws, medication administration, IV according to Physician's order
- Administer immunizations, medication injections, oral or IV medication as directed by the provider
- Perform patient assessment, vital signs as part of triage procedure
- Under the supervision, delegation of the Physician, provide wound care/ first aid treatment
- Apply routine casts, splints, and orthopedic devices under the guidance and supervision of the Physicians
Medical Assistant
University Vascular Associates
2020.01 - 2021.07
- Managed customer service to internal and external customers via phone systems, email, in-person discussions anddirect mail
- Identified and followed through on prior authorizations, referrals and medication refills
- Led the front desk operations and was responsible for scheduling patient visits
- Managed phone calls per policy and service expectations for patient on phone those in the clinic
- Set up procedure rooms and take patient's vital signs
Education
Associate Science of Nursing -
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL04.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Stanbridge University
Alhambra, California08.2021
Skills
- Blood withdrawals/ IV management
- Perform 12 lead EKG
- Wound care and management
- Intramuscular Injections
- Working with mechanical ventilator
- G-tube and J-tube management
- Tracheostomy care
Certification
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawals Certificate
- Phlebotomy Certificate
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN Detox Nurse
Nursefinders, Travel Nursing
2023.07 - Current
Licensed Vocation Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Family Medicine Department
2023.01 - Current
Licensed Vocation Nurse
Mercy Pharmacy Group
2022.09 - Current
Licensed Vocation Nurse
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, Subacute Unit
2022.05 - 2022.06
Licensed Vocation Nurse
Cedars Sinai Urgent Care
2021.10 - 2021.12
Licensed Vocation Nurse
Nursefinders, Travel Nursing
2021.09 - 2023.07
Medical Assistant
University Vascular Associates
2020.01 - 2021.07
Associate Science of Nursing -
International College of Health Sciences
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Stanbridge University
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawals Certificate
- Phlebotomy Certificate
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