Nancy Truong
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Registered nurse with hands-on operating room experience at Emory University Hospital Midtown and Georgia Eye Partners - Northside. Experienced in a wide range of surgical specialties, including general, gynecology, urology, bariatrics, robotics, orthopedics, neurosurgery, podiatry, ENT, skull base, oral/maxillofacial, plastic, vascular surgery as well as glaucoma, corneal, and oculoplastic procedures.
Strong foundation in patient care from a nurse externship, CNA experience, and volunteer work across multiple hospital systems. Additionally gained exposure to pathology through autopsy shadowing, strengthening understanding of anatomy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Operating Room Nurse
Georgia Eye Partners - Northside
10.2025 - Current
- Verified patient identity, surgical procedure, operative eye, allergies, and intraocular lens selection
- Assessed pupil dilation adequacy preoperatively and administered additional ophthalmic drops as needed
- Prepped operative eye using sterile technique
- Maintained accurate, real-time documentation of intraoperative care
- Labeled surgical specimen accurately and ensured proper handling
- Managed surgical supplies outside sterile field to maintain efficiency and support case flow
- Drew up, labeled, and dispensed intraoperative medication using sterile technique in accordance with surgeon orders
- Applied sterile eye dressing and protective shield at the end of the procedure
Registered Operating Room Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Ensured consent was completed, signed, dated, and aligned with scheduled procedure
- Prepared and maintained sterile surgical fields
- Verified surgical counts of instruments, sponges, and sharps before, during, and after procedures
- Positioned and prepped patients for surgery, including skin antisepsis
- Accurately documented surgical activities, patient care, and specimens
MED/SURG Nurse Extern
Northside Hospital Atlanta
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Cared for patients who underwent bariatric/general surgeries
- Collected vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses
- Documented care details in electronic medical records
Assistant Teacher
Parker-Chase Preschool
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with lead teacher to implement curriculum that supported each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
Certified Nursing Assistant
Solutions for Living at Home
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted patients in adhering to personalized care plans, enhancing their daily living activities
Education
Registered Nurse First Assistant -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
08-2027
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
05-2024
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Carolina Nursing Assistant Program Academy (CNAPA)
07-2020
Certification
Basic Life Support
Volunteer Experience
- Prisma Health Richland Hospital, 02/2020 - 03/2020
- Greenville Memorial Hospital, 07/2019 - 03/2020
- Greer Memorial Hospital, 07/2017 - 01/2019
- Greenville Humane Society, 04/2017 - 10/2017
Other Experience
DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office
April 2023
Shadowed autopsies of various manners of death (e.g. natural, accidental, suicide, and homicide)
Timeline
Registered Operating Room Nurse
Georgia Eye Partners - Northside
10.2025 - Current
Registered Operating Room Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
02.2025 - 10.2025
MED/SURG Nurse Extern
Northside Hospital Atlanta
09.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant Teacher
Parker-Chase Preschool
08.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Solutions for Living at Home
02.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse First Assistant -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Carolina Nursing Assistant Program Academy (CNAPA)