Nguyen, Nhu K.
ARLINGTON,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing student with a strong foundation in patient care, clinical skills, and medical support, gained through both academic training and service as a U.S. Navy Corpsman. Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and fast-paced environments, and deliver high-quality, empathetic care to diverse populations. Brings a unique blend of military discipline, medical experience, and seeking to contribute to a healthcare team while continuing to grow as a future registered nurse.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Receptionist/Technician
Hartland Cat Hospital
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Greeted and registered approximately 15 clients per day, handled check-ins, maintained record files, and scheduled appointments for multiple doctors.
- Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and payments for 25 transactions daily.
- Efficiently performed daily lab work, including blood draws, urinalysis, and fecal examinations for accurate diagnoses.
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian.
Medical Assistant
United States Navy
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
- Prepped patients for procedures by obtaining patient health history, baseline vitals, labs, and needed imaging.
Surgical Technologist
United States Navy
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Assembled sterile and non-sterile equipment, prepared operating room for surgery for approximately 10 procedures daily.
- Provided assistance to anesthesiologist during induction, intubation, extubation, reversal agents or other special procedures as needed.
- Conducted pre-operation preparations to patients by obtaining baseline vitals, patient health history, and providing topical antiseptics for surgical site.
- Held retractors and cut sutures as directed by surgeon during operation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX08-2025
Certification - Surgical Technologist
Fort Sam Houston Medical Center
San Antonio, TX12-2013
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Clinical skills including signs monitoring and patient assessment
- Ability to work well in a fast, critical environment and be detail oriented
- Critical Thinking and Time Management
- Multitasking in high-stress situations
- Fluent Vietnamese
Certification
BLS - American Heart Association
Timeline
Receptionist/Technician
Hartland Cat Hospital
03.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Assistant
United States Navy
01.2014 - 05.2017
Surgical Technologist
United States Navy
01.2014 - 05.2017
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Tarrant County College
Certification - Surgical Technologist
Fort Sam Houston Medical Center
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