Paula Thepsenavong
Summary
Dedicated, committed, and dependable individual pursuing to launch a successful career in the field of nursing and compassionate health care with an organization that is in search of a team player committed to public service and organizational growth. With more than 10 years of customer service experience, 7 years medical military training and 3 years' volunteer experience in community education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Apprentice
St. Rose Dominican Hospital Sienna
01.2023 - Current
- Performed Medical Surgical nursing skills and health assessment of patients with supervision of licensed RN Preceptor including medication verification and administration, documentation of care in Cerner, insertion and discharge of peripheral IVs, and nursing communications.
- Maintained infection control by utilizing proper precautions while providing patient care; scrub in/out in preventing contamination and proper PPE.
- Assisted CNAs with tasks; answering call lights, assisting patients with ADLs, assisting with ambulation of patients, changing occupied and unoccupied bed linens, performed partial bed bath and perineal hygiene on patients.
Nurse Extern III
Sunrise Children's Hospital (MCU)
09.2022 - Current
- Performed Medical Surgical nursing skills and health assessment of patients with supervision of licensed RN including Pyxis access for medication verification, administration, and documentation of patient care in MedTech, insertion and discontinuation of peripheral IVs.
- Maintained infection control by using proper precautions while assisting in patient care; scrub in/out in preventing contamination and proper use of PPE.
- Assisted CNAs with tasks; answering call lights, assisting patients with ADLs, assisting with ambulation of patients, changing occupied and unoccupied bed linens, performed partial bed bath and perineal hygiene on patients.
Medical Technician
United States Navy Reserves
07.2016 - Current
- Provide rapid, mobilization ready, comprehensive medical support to the fleet, Fleet Marine Force (FMF), and Fleet Forces engaged in combat operations or other contingency operations
- Assist nurses in performing various medical skills (vital signs, blood glucose checks, phlebotomy, influenza and Covid-19 immunizations, documentation of care in Genesis and IV insertion on patients) within a government medical facility
- Assist physicians with physical health assessments and medical record filing
- Maintain a safe and clean environment in compliance with Safety and Health Regulations
- Maintain security clearance in compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and Privacy Act.
Nursing Clinical Experience
Arizona College School Of Nursing
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Successfully demonstrated Medical Surgical nursing skills at various teaching hospitals in the Las Vegas valley and providing hands on patient care with the supervision of a nurse preceptor and Clinical instructor. Participated in performing nursing skills during simulation labs and hands on laboratory skills totaling 255 hours and completing 472 hours of clinical rotation in combination on a Medical Surgical unit, OB/L&D unit, pediatrics unit, and Critical Care/ ICU/ ER unit.
- Maintained infection control by using appropriate precautions while assisting in patient care
- Assisted CNAs with performing and recording patient vital signs, answering patient call lights, assisted patients with ADLs, assisted patients with ambulation, performed partial bed bath and perineal hygiene for patients, and changed occupied and unoccupied bed linens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College School of Nursing
Las Vegas, NV12.2023
University Medical Center HLI Volunteer
Las Vegas, NV01.2021
Basic Military Training And Corpsman Program (BMTCP)
San Antonio, TX08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV12.2015
Skills
- Nurse/Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Continuous Education
- Compassionate Patient Care/Support
- Patient Education
- Infection Control
- Team Collaboration
- Punctual and Reliable
- Discipline and Commitment
- Emergency Readiness and Response
- Conflict Resolution
- Safety Regulations
- Strong Work Ethics
Personal Information
Title: New Grad Nurse BSN
References
Florian Ricafort, Nursing Manager (MCU), (702) 525-1727, (702) 748-4517, florianmaey.ricafort@hcahealthcare.com Susan Ferrel, Nursing Educator (4 East), (702) 616-5330, (775) 636-5768, susie.ferrel@commonspirit.org Erin Cheatwood, Community Educator, (702) 383-7353, (805) 770-0883, erin.cheatwood@umcsn.com Jimmy Chan, Lieutenant United States Navy, Nurse Corps, (323) 947-7792, cboi382@gmail.com Anna Pineda, Lieutenant United States Navy, Nurse Corps, (916) 208-8159, akpineda33@yahoo.com Mar Monsada, Registered Nurse (4 East), (702) 616-5330, (702) 553-7347, marmonsada@yahoo.com Tamara Cooper, United States Navy Reserves, (276) 701-9108, tamie.cooper@gmail.com Victoria Spriggs, United States Navy Reserves, (443) 453-7993, victoria.e.spriggs@gmail.com
Timeline
Nurse Apprentice
St. Rose Dominican Hospital Sienna
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern III
Sunrise Children's Hospital (MCU)
09.2022 - Current
Nursing Clinical Experience
Arizona College School Of Nursing
05.2022 - 12.2023
Medical Technician
United States Navy Reserves
07.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College School of Nursing
University Medical Center HLI Volunteer
Basic Military Training And Corpsman Program (BMTCP)
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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