Lehuyen Nguyen
Registered Nurse
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Practiced at assisting clinical with the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic patient conditions. Highly organized and professional in diverse routine and complex situations. Sets up and operates equipment, collects histories and provides comfort to patients. Knowledgeable Acute Hemodialysis with 9 years of hands-on experience in hemodialysis, nephrology care and end-stage renal failure treatment. Well-versed in all elements of dialysis, including initiating and terminating treatment, educating patients and maintaining highest standards of sanitation and safety.
- Detail-oriented acute Hemodialysis Rn well-versed in all elements of hemodialysis and skilled in operating Fresenius hemodialysis machines. Highly knowledgeable of infection control measures, aseptic techniques and bloodborne pathogens standards.
- Patient-focused Dialysis RN offering 9-year background and advanced nephrology proficiency to growing organization. Well versed in all elements of hemodialysis with success in quickly building rapport with patients when delivering exceptional service and care. Proven leader and skilled in training new hires and cross-training staff.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Hemodialysis
DaVita
02.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Correctional Nurse
Corizon
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ05.2012
Skills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Infection Control Measures
- Operational Procedures
- Care Plan Implementation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Medical Records and Documentation
- Reading Comprehension
- Emergency Response
- Safety Protocols
- Daily Audits
- Nursing Process
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Inpatient Dialysis
- Patient Health Information Access
- Administer Medication
- Problem Resolution
- Lab Results Reporting
Certification
- Certified Acute Hemodialysis Nurse
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, Hemodialysis
DaVita
02.2014 - Current
Correctional Nurse
Corizon
09.2012 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arizona Western College