Leigh Nguyen
Wayne,NJ
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with a background in cardiac progressive care. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Military spouse bringing flexibility and resilience to diverse work settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Atlantic Health System
Pompton Plains, NJ
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient vitals in cardiac progressive care unit to ensure optimal health status.
- Assisted physicians with EKG interpretation to identify medical conditions and irregularities.
- Managed intravenous drips, including heparin, diltiazem, and amiodarone infusions.
- Prepared patients for cardiac catheterization by reviewing histories and administering medications.
- Provided post-procedure care for patients after cardiac catheterizations.
- Participated in continuing education classes to enhance knowledge of cardiac nursing practices.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to Trauma Nursing Care.
Clinical Assistant
Husson University
Bangor, ME
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Guided and supervised nursing students to perform accurate nursing assessments and skills.
- Ensured the safety of the students and assigned appropriate patients to students.
- Provided timely and ongoing feedback to students.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Monitored patients after surgery, reviewed postoperative orders, and installed a PCA pump.
- Provided nursing care for acute trauma patients requiring extensive observation.
- Treated complex wounds, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Instructed family members on post-operative care techniques at home.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Husson University
Bangor, ME05-2021
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring and EKG interpretation
- Emergency response
- Trauma management
- Postoperative care
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Advance cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advance life support (PALS)
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale certification (NIHSS)
Languages
English
Professional
Vietnamese
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Atlantic Health System
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2024
Clinical Assistant
Husson University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
07.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Husson University
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