Holly Truong
Registered Nurse
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 22 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Maternal/Child Health and medical surgical and Psychiatric nursing specialty.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 22 years of experience in Healthcare Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Maternal Health/Relief Charge Nurse
Emanate Health/Queen Of Valley Hospital
03.2006 - 05.2022
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Cared for patients in 34 bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Relief Charge Nurse
Emanate Health/Foothill Presbytarian Hospital
03.1999 - 08.2005
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
BHC Alhambra Hospital
08.1998 - 03.1999
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.1998
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Treatment Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Procedure Room Preparation for Circumcision
- Care Coordination
- Patient Care Oversight
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Creative Problem Solving
- Unit Oversight
- Delegation and Motivation
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in new medical equipments to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Implementation - Assisted in new policy and procedures that resulted in improved patient care.
- Assisted with other health care members in Operation Room to ensure a safe and successful transition of newborn.
- Received many Class Act award for excellent customer services.
- Received many Daisy Awards from Patients, family and other colleagues.
- Honoree of foundation by patient.
- Received numerous STANDING OVATION FOR QUALITY SERVICE.
- Received Circle of Friends from patient and family.
Received many Class Act award from patients/staff members. Honoree through Foundation.
I have received many CLASS ACT awards, DAISY awards from patients and other health care members by providing excellent customer service. Honoree of Emanate Health Foundation. I have received many STANDING OVATION AND CIRCLE OF FRIENDS awards.
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Maternal Health/Relief Charge Nurse
Emanate Health/Queen Of Valley Hospital
03.2006 - 05.2022
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Relief Charge Nurse
Emanate Health/Foothill Presbytarian Hospital
03.1999 - 08.2005
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
BHC Alhambra Hospital
08.1998 - 03.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Similar Profiles
Chree JohnsonChree Johnson
Unit Secretary at Cedar Sinai Medical Center/ Loma Linda Medical/USCUnit Secretary at Cedar Sinai Medical Center/ Loma Linda Medical/USC
Stephanie OlmedoStephanie Olmedo
Medical Assistant at Cedar Sinai Medical CenterMedical Assistant at Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Samuel VelezSamuel Velez
Emergency Department Volunteer at Cedar Sinai Medical CenterEmergency Department Volunteer at Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Desiree OchoaDesiree Ochoa
Certified Phlebotomy Technician at Cedar Sinai Medical CenterCertified Phlebotomy Technician at Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Steve SobelSteve Sobel
VP OF CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT/Lead Copywriter at Critical Content/SK Global GroupVP OF CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT/Lead Copywriter at Critical Content/SK Global Group