Michelle Nguyen
Houston
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) student with six years of diverse nursing experience in medical-surgical, telemetry, surgical trauma intermediate care, clinical research, and specialty infusion settings. Experienced in comprehensive patient assessment, care coordination, patient education, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated leadership experience as a charge nurse in a Level I trauma center, with strong clinical judgment and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Eager to expand advanced practice competencies under the mentorship of experienced nurse practitioners and physicians while providing high-quality, patient-centered care across the lifespan.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty Infusion Nurse Coordinator
Vital Care of Houston
Richmond, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinate care for patients receiving specialty infusion medications.
- Review provider orders, treatment plans, and laboratory results for therapy appropriateness.
- Educated patients and families on infusion therapy procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients receiving infusions.
- Assist with insurance verification, prior authorizations, appeals, and financial assistance programs
Clinical Research Nurse – Department of Medicine
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Administer clinical trial protocols and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitor patient health and document adverse events during clinical studies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate trial progress and patient recruitment.
- Educate patients on study procedures, potential risks, and benefits of participation.
Surgical Trauma IMU Charge and Staff Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Supervised a team of 5 nurses and 1 PCA on a 16-bed intermediate care unit specializing in trauma and surgical patients with a 1:3/4 nurse to patient ratio
- Maintained direct responsibility in providing safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care to a diverse patient population comprising mainly of trauma, medicine, and geriatric trauma patients
- Oversaw unit-wide nursing care to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and standards
- Communicated with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care
- Utilized critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess patient condition and implement interventions in emergent situations
- Preceptor to incoming staff members
Cardiac Telemetry Medical- Surgical Staff Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
Webster, TX
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided comprehensive patient care on a 36-bed medical-surgical telemetry monitoring unit with a 1:6 nurse to patient ratio
- Proficient in phlebotomy, IV start, 12-lead placement, wound care and dressing changes, Foley placement, enteral and parenteral nutrition, palliative and hospice care, and administration of daily medications
- Preceptor to incoming staff members
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX08-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX12-2019
Skills
- Support and education
- Compassionate care
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to detail
- Electronic medical records
- Patient care coordination
- Home infusion coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Registered Nurse – Texas (Compact)
#985699, Expires: 08/31/2026
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart
Association, Expires: 03/2028
Languages
French
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Limited Working
Timeline
Specialty Infusion Nurse Coordinator
Vital Care of Houston
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Research Nurse – Department of Medicine
Houston Methodist Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2025
Surgical Trauma IMU Charge and Staff Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2023
Cardiac Telemetry Medical- Surgical Staff Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
02.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch