Nga Nguyen
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dedicated LVN Charge Nurse with strong expertise in medication administration, patient assessment, and wound care management. Proven ability to enhance care coordination and improve workflow efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Menlo Park, California
12.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and protocols.
- Assisted in coordinating patient care among interdisciplinary teams and departments.
- Conducted patient assessments and documented health information accurately.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to appropriate healthcare providers promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff consistently.
- Communicated clearly with patients regarding their care plans and instructions.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Performed patient assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and policies within the facility.
- Developed strategies to improve workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Assigned tasks appropriately based on each staff member's abilities.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Coordinated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans for patients.
Wound Care Nurse
Cedar Crest Nursing Home
Sunnyvale, California
10.2020 - Current
- Assessed patient wounds for severity and treatment options.
- Developed and implemented individualized wound care plans for residents.
- Educated nursing staff on best practices for wound management techniques.
- Monitored healing progress and adjusted care protocols accordingly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Documented wound assessments and treatments in electronic health records.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as negative pressure therapy systems, pulsed lavage devices, for optimal wound healing outcomes.
- Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
- Maintained detailed records of all wound care activities and treatments provided.
- Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
- Reviewed medical charts for accuracy and completeness regarding current wound status and interventions performed.
Education
Vocational - Nursing
Unitek College
San Jose09-2019
Associate of Arts -
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA05-2018
High School Diploma -
Piedmont Hill High School
San Jose05-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care management
- Care coordination
- Workflow efficiency improvement
- Team leadership
- Quality improvement
- HIPAA compliance
- Privacy and confidentiality
Certification
- Wound Care Certification
- IV Certification
- BLS
- Licensed Vocational Nurse # 711016
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
12.2025 - Current
Wound Care Nurse
Cedar Crest Nursing Home
10.2020 - Current
Vocational - Nursing
Unitek College
Associate of Arts -
De Anza College
High School Diploma -
Piedmont Hill High School