Quynh Nguyen
Garland,TX
Summary
Recently certified and highly motivated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, bringing a strong foundation in evidence-based practice from hundreds of hours of diverse clinical training. Eager to apply her skills in comprehensive psychiatric assessment, medication management, and patient-centered therapeutic interventions to improve outcomes in an outpatient/inpatient setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Medical)
Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas
Dallas, Texas
07.2023 - Current
- Perform comprehensive assessments, including suicide and violence risk evaluations, to establish baseline safety plans for all patients.
- Conduct daily psychoeducational and coping skills groups, resulting in noticeable enhancements in patient engagement and self-regulation.
- Effectively de-escalate multiple volatile situations employing Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) techniques, resulting in a notable reduction in physical restraints usage.
- Oversee and assess the impacts of comprehensive psychotropic medication plans, guiding patients on understanding side effects and ensuring adherence to treatment protocols
- Supervise therapeutic milieu for up to 5 patients facing acute conditions like substance use disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and others.
- Provide care for medical comorbidities among psychiatric patients by leveraging medsurg skills.
- Coordinate care for a complex caseload of 5-6 acutely ill patients per shift, ensuring prioritization aligned with optimal outcomes.
- Employ adept assessment abilities to detect early symptoms of patient health issues, such as sepsis or respiratory distress, and quickly implement interventions to reduce transfers to higher levels of care.
Clinical Rotation 2
Regency Psychiatric Services
Richards, Texas
05.2025 - 08.2025
- During a course of 250 hours, performed initial evaluation and conducted follow-up visits for patient, encompassing medication management and psychoeducation under preceptor supervision.
- Adapted to managing minor patients accompanied by family
- Proficiency in documentation and deployment of AI software to optimize effective and efficient documentation
Clinical rotation 1
The Holiner Group
Dallas, TX
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Acquired 250 hours of rotation experience, focusing on patient assessment and interviewing techniques.
- Engaged in shadowing opportunities to observe TMS and Spravato treatments in action.
- Practiced managing treatment plans within interdisciplinary healthcare settings.
Registered Nurse (Pulmonary Medical Surgical/ Covid floor)
Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas
Dallas, TX
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Conducted patient assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
Tyler, TX08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
Dallas, TX05-2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Business, Marketing
RMIT (VIETNAM)
Vietnam01.2009
Skills
- Clinical & Diagnostic skills: conduct comprehensive assessment & formulated DSM-5TR diagnoses
- Therapeutic & Interpersonal skills
- Crisis intervention & De-escalation techniques
- Technical & Administrative skills: proficiency in Epic EHR, and general computing
- Time Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
Volunteer, Church activities, Garland, TX
Timeline
Clinical Rotation 2
Regency Psychiatric Services
05.2025 - 08.2025
Clinical rotation 1
The Holiner Group
01.2025 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Medical)
Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (Pulmonary Medical Surgical/ Covid floor)
Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas
07.2021 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Commerce - Business, Marketing
RMIT (VIETNAM)