Hannah Thuo
NURSE
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 20 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging new role in Charge Nurse capacity.
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 20 years of patient care and advocacy within 4 units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Crosstimbers Health And Care Center
Flowermound, TX
07.2008 - Current
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
Grapevine, TX
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Laboratory Technician
Kiambu Hospital
Kiambu Kenya
01.1998 - 07.2002
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
MED/ SURG NURSE
Presbyterian Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carleen Health Institute II
West Palm Beach, FL12.2021
Vocational Nursing - Practical Nursing
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX04.2008
Lab Tec - Clinical Laboratory Assisting
Suwon International Collage
Kiambu11.2000
High School Diploma -
Kijabe High School
Kiambu Kenya11.1995
Skills
- Operational Procedures
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Nurse Scheduling
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Intramuscular Injections
- Clear Patient Communication
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Patient Care Assessment
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medical Supply Management
- Nursing Consultation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Resource Assignment
- Patient Record Auditing
- Accurate Documentation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Treatment Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Operational Standards
- Process Evaluations
- Patient Examination
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Emergency Preparedness
- PICC Lines
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Nursing Staff Management
- Patient Health Information Access
- Staffing Requirements
- Nursing Assignments
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Speech Comprehension
- Patient Admission
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Infection Control Procedures
- EMR Systems
- Protocol Management
- Dressing Changes
- Routine Examinations
- Needs Assessment
- Suture Removal
- Direct Supervision
- Delegation and Motivation
- Antibiotics Administration
- Educational Programs
- Infection Control Program Advisory
- Status Updates
- First Aid
- Healthcare Program Planning
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
MED/ SURG NURSE
Presbyterian Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Crosstimbers Health And Care Center
07.2008 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
01.2003 - 01.2008
Laboratory Technician
Kiambu Hospital
01.1998 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carleen Health Institute II
Vocational Nursing - Practical Nursing
Concorde Career College
Lab Tec - Clinical Laboratory Assisting
Suwon International Collage
High School Diploma -
Kijabe High School
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