KHOA (Alex) PHAM

• Delivered comprehensive progressive care/telemetry support for patients under preceptor guidance to maintain continuity of care, including assessments, vital sign monitoring, cardiac rhythm monitoring, medication administration, and Epic documentation.
• Administered IV medication infusions and performed dosage titration based on orders and established facility protocols under RN supervision.
• Performed CIWA assessments and ensured patient safety measures, including restraint application and monitoring.
• Provided direct patient support through tube feedings, straight catheterization, wound care, and post-op site care to monitor for infection and other complication signs.
• Recognized patient condition changes and escalated concerns to RN preceptor and healthcare team.
• Provided patient education on procedure guidance, postoperative care, potential complications, medication use, and discharge instructions.

• Assisted with postoperative monitoring and patient care after anesthesia and procedural sedation, following RN supervision protocols.
• Monitored vital signs and recovery status to recognize postoperative concerns and communicate findings to team members.
• Applied patient-centered communication techniques and safety procedures during immediate postoperative period to maintain patient well-being.
• Led quality improvement initiative to support PACU nursing practice by identifying risk, preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting, and managing symptoms.

• Assessed and managed multiple patients across med-surge cardiac step-down units, CICU/ICU, and neuro ICU during 56+ clinical hours while delivering direct patient care for varying acuity levels.
• Performed head-to-toe assessments, recorded vital signs, administered medications, and provided patient education to support safe patient care under RN supervision.
• Identified abnormal assessment findings, critical lab values, and cardiac rhythm changes; reported concerns promptly to RN to support timely interventions.
• Managed arterial line and PICC line care using sterile technique in fast-paced clinical environment.

GPA: 3.5

• cum laude graduate

• SNA (Student Nurse Association) Member