KIM PHAM
Buena Park
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10+ yrs. of experience in healthcare. Skilled in providing direct in-home care to a variety of patients. Also capable of delivering excellent care in a hospital/SNF settings. Energetic and motivational nurse; a leader dedicated to driving top-quality patient care through great communication and problem solving abilities. A hard working, quick learner seeking for a challenging RN position in a growing facility to apply my BSN degree to enhance the quality of life for those in need while working together to build a great nursing team through innovative processes.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Covenant Care California, LLC – St. Edna Sub-Acute & Rehab Center
06.2025 - 09.2025
- RN Supervisor: admission, discharge, CNA assignments, medications administration, reconciliation, disposing, managing pharmacy, dietician recommendations orders & every day nursing operations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Home health and Hospice Care RN Nurse
Loving Touch Hospice Care; Newport/Infinite Hospice Care
07.2024 - 05.2025
- In home skilled nursing visit (5-7 visits/day) to home bound patients. Perform thorough physical assessment within the scope of practice as well as environmental safety check and communicate (making appropriate recommendation as needed) with other interdisciplinary members.
- Medication reconciliation and education. Provide emotional support to patient as well as family members. Carry out skilled nursing activities such as: monitoring vital signs, Foley catheter care, wound care, blood draws/labs collection. Continuous monitoring and educating patient with diabetes, stroke, CHF, etc.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Ensign Services, Inc. – Coventry Court Health Center
03.2023 - 06.2024
- RN Supervisor: admission, discharge, CNA assignments, medications administration, reconciliation, disposing, managing pharmacy, dietician recommendations orders & every day nursing operations.
- & Beachside Nursing Center (Huntington Beach, CA) & Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Center (Laguna Woods, CA)
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Mission Palms Healthcare Center
10.2022 - 02.2023
- RN Supervisor: admission, discharge, CNA assignments, medications administration, reconciliation, disposing, managing pharmacy, dietician recommendations orders & every day nursing operations.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Anaheim Crest Nursing Center (Cambridge Healthcare, LLC)
06.2021 - 10.2022
- RN Supervisor: admission, discharge, CNA assignments, medications administration, reconciliation, disposing, managing pharmacy, dietician recommendations orders & every day nursing operations.
Home health and Hospice Care RN Nurse
Compassionate Care Hospice & Advanced Nurse Plus Home Health
07.2017 - 06.2021
- In home skilled nursing visit (5-7 visits/day) to home bound patients. Perform thorough physical assessment within the scope of practice as well as environmental safety check and communicate (making appropriate recommendation as needed) with other interdisciplinary members.
- Medication reconciliation and education. Provide emotional support to patient as well as family members. Carry out skilled nursing activities such as: monitoring vital signs, Foley catheter care, wound care, blood draws/labs collection. Continuous monitoring and educating patient with diabetes, stroke, CHF, etc.
LVN
Allure Medical Staffing (AMS) Agency
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Registry LVN: covering 8 and 12 hrs. NOC shifts at Seacliff Healthcare facility and New Orange Hills Rehab Center. Duties: Using nursing skills within the scope of practice to perform bedside patient care: medication administration, pain management, wound care, charting, nursing assessment to keep patient safe and comfortable as possible.
Contractor nurse
Summit Health (now own & known as Quest Diagnostic, Inc.)
07.2013 - 12.2018
- Accept assignment on company portal then manage supplies delivered to home. Travel to various companies throughout southern CA to set up and perform flu vaccinations, biometric health screening with a brief review of results and general education/recommendations. Mail back supplies and paper works in a timely manner.
VNA Home Health
10.2016 - 03.2017
- In home skilled nursing visit (5-7 visits/day) to home bound patients. Perform thorough physical assessment within the scope of practice as well as environmental safety check and communicate (making appropriate recommendation as needed) with other interdisciplinary members.
Atrium Home Health
09.2016 - 11.2016
- In home skilled nursing visit (5-7 visits/day) to home bound patients. Perform thorough physical assessment within the scope of practice as well as environmental safety check and communicate (making appropriate recommendation as needed) with other interdisciplinary members.
St. Joseph Health System Home Health Dept.
03.2015 - 09.2016
- In home skilled nursing visit (5-7 visits/day) to home bound patients. Perform thorough physical assessment within the scope of practice as well as environmental safety check and communicate (making appropriate recommendation as needed) with other interdisciplinary members.
Memorial Hospital of Gardena: Avanti Hospitals, INC.
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Sub-Acute ventilator and tracheostomy specialty unit. 12 hrs. day & occasional night shifts. Team nursing care (RN:1LVN:2 CNA:10 Patients Ratio). Patients population are mostly bedbound, nonverbal due to severe motor vehicle accident or post stroke trauma.
- Using nursing skills within the scope of practice to perform patient care such as medication administration by accessing Pyxis, pain management, breathing treatment when short on RT, oral in-line suctioning, tracheostomy care, PRN wound care, ROM exercises. Carry out facility safety, fall, isolation protocols.
Renaissance Home Health
04.2013 - 08.2013
- In home skilled nursing visit (5-7 visits/day) to home bound patients. Perform thorough physical assessment within the scope of practice as well as environmental safety check and communicate (making appropriate recommendation as needed) with other interdisciplinary members.
- Educate patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures. Trained & Certified for Anodyne Therapy
- In home skilled nursing visit (5-7 visits/day) to home bound patients. Perform thorough physical assessment within the scope of practice as well as environmental safety check and communicate (making appropriate recommendation as needed) with other interdisciplinary members. Contact MD for orders.
- Documentation of care delivered through Allscripts homecare computerized charting system.
- In home shift care of a 7 months old baby boy with developmental disability due to being born with cleft lip and palate waiting for surgery. Provide total care such as administer medication, supplemental feeding through G-Tube, swallow test and training with oral feeding, ADLs. Perform motor and speech therapy exercises. Communicate and coordinate with other team members (RN/PT/OT/Speech therapist) for appointments. Attend MD appointments for surgery consult. Complete daily charting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah03.2020
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Marian College, School of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (Public Health)
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2008
Skills
- Fluent in English and Vietnamese
- Skilled in utilizing various electronic health record platforms
- Health screening coordination
- Tracheostomy management
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Skilled in medication management
- Wound treatment proficiency
- Diabetes education
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California BRN (RN95236983)
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, California BVNPT (VN273271)
- ACLS & Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: CPR & AED certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Covenant Care California, LLC – St. Edna Sub-Acute & Rehab Center
06.2025 - 09.2025
Home health and Hospice Care RN Nurse
Loving Touch Hospice Care; Newport/Infinite Hospice Care
07.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Ensign Services, Inc. – Coventry Court Health Center
03.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Mission Palms Healthcare Center
10.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Anaheim Crest Nursing Center (Cambridge Healthcare, LLC)
06.2021 - 10.2022
Home health and Hospice Care RN Nurse
Compassionate Care Hospice & Advanced Nurse Plus Home Health
07.2017 - 06.2021
LVN
Allure Medical Staffing (AMS) Agency
06.2017 - 12.2019
VNA Home Health
10.2016 - 03.2017
Atrium Home Health
09.2016 - 11.2016
St. Joseph Health System Home Health Dept.
03.2015 - 09.2016
Memorial Hospital of Gardena: Avanti Hospitals, INC.
08.2013 - 02.2014
Contractor nurse
Summit Health (now own & known as Quest Diagnostic, Inc.)
07.2013 - 12.2018
Renaissance Home Health
04.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Marian College, School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (Public Health)
University of Southern California