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Jennifer Nguyen

Philadelphia,Pennsylvania

Summary

Compassionate and driven registered nurse with a career history in direct patient care and care coordination within a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and have the ability to handle difficult and high-stress situations. Ability to develop trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, and respectful attitude during patient care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Trinity Health
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions

Nursing Assistant

Temple Health
02.2022 - 07.2023
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.

Home Health Aide

Allegiance Nursing INC
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
05.2019

Associate of Arts - Letters, Arts And Science

Penn State
Abington
05.2015

Skills

  • Good communication and observation skills
  • Readily adapt to new environments by applying quick learning initiative
  • Teamwork skills displayed through experience collaborating with other nurses and doctors to improve patient and family education programs
  • Dealing with emotionally charged situations
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving

Certification

  • ACLS and BLS
  • Dysrhythmia interpretation
  • NIH stroke scale assessment

Languages

Vietnamese

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Trinity Health
07.2023 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Temple Health
02.2022 - 07.2023

Home Health Aide

Allegiance Nursing INC
02.2018 - 05.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Cedar Crest College

Associate of Arts - Letters, Arts And Science

Penn State
Jennifer Nguyen