Mai Vang
Milwaukee
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Scripps Hospital
La Jolla
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients facing acute medical emergencies in a 25-bed unit with a 1:4 patient ratio
- Assisted in triaging patients to prioritize care based on severity of conditions.
- Performed medical procedures and care, such as EKG, venipuncture, cardiac monitoring, respiratory treatments, vital signs, urinalysis, UCG testing, and administering medications.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient conditions and conveyed findings to interdisciplinary teams for optimal care.
- Support physicians during minor bedside procedures, including lumbar puncture, paracentesis, reduction, chest tube insertion, intubation, and wound care, by ensuring instrument sterilization and managing inventory.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and post-discharge care procedures.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora
Oak Creek
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Identify and manage life-sustaining physiologic functions in unstable patients.
- Use critical thinking to intervene with appropriate interventions for urgent or emergent care.
- Offer extensive nursing support through wound care, medication delivery, educational guidance, splinting techniques, and respiratory interventions.
- Contribute to code team committee by developing mock codes for emergency scenarios.
Educated team members on effective Zoll usage during medical emergencies.
Enhanced process flow for medical emergencies through team collaboration.
Created a comprehensive medical emergency tip sheet for family practice and rehabilitation settings. - Collaborated and maintained effective communication with other team members and physicians to meet the health needs of patients.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Ascension Hospital
Franklin
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed and delivered nursing care in a 20-bed unit with a 1:5 patient ratio.
- Facilitate patient assessments, utilizing critical analysis in developing care plans
- Collaborate with physicians, healthcare team members, and support staff.
- Charge nurse role: duties include delegating nursing assignments, preparing schedules, overseeing admissions and discharges, and monitoring and ordering medicines and supplies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Advocare Aurora West Allis
West Allis
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Provide patient-focused nursing care in 34-bed unit with 1:7 patient ratio.
- Apply analytical skills of nursing process to ensure ongoing patient care and educate families on prognosis, treatment plans, and at-home care.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to analyze patient data, diagnose conditions, and implement treatment plans.
- Night Charge Nurse role involves managing nightly operations, focusing on staffing, patient flow, staff support, and ensuring high-quality care, handling emergencies, and providing direct patient care.
- Administered oral, intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous medications.
- Executed laboratory procedures adhering to aseptic techniques and infection control standards.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leadership
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL12-2016
Skills
- Emergency response to codes (STEMI, stroke, sepsis, respiratory distress), cardioversion, trauma management, seizure intervention
- EKG interpretation, cardiac monitoring, cardiac drips, chest pain management
- Blood product transfusions
- Port access
- NG tube insertion
- Medication administration: IV, IM, PO, or subQ
- Wound care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Time management
Certification
Registered Nurse: California License #95291911 - Expires December 2027
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Scripps Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Ascension Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2020
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Advocate Aurora
01.2019 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Advocare Aurora West Allis
01.2019 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Leadership
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Elmhurst College