Sheila Nguyen
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Nursing student in an accelerated nursing program working towards Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals, and medical terminology. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Highly-skilled phlebotomist with two years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Earnest individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
Creighton University
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing preceptor
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting comfort and satisfaction throughout their treatment journey
Phlebotomist
Mercy One Medical Center
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results
- Knowledge of blood draw and adverse effect procedures
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including geriatric and challenging cases on medical-surgical, intensive care, and progressive care units
Student Mentor
Creighton University
08.2024 - Current
- Established strong relationships with mentee, building trust and open communication channels for ongoing support
- Assisted mentees in setting realistic short-term goals that align with long-term ambitions increasing accountability in goal achievement
- Communicated with mentee frequently and intervening to assist mentee experiencing difficulties
- Assisted in the development of effective study habits and provided personalized academic support and guidance
- Connected mentee with appropriate accommodations or support services when necessary for optimal learning outcomes
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by proactively addressing mentee concerns and challenges
Research Experience
Iowa State University
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Under the supervision of Dr. Carrie Richie, designed and conducted pre- and post-assessments of how human short-term memory becomes affected after reaching a low-intensity heart rate level through moderate exercise
- Analyzed collected data via SPSS. Presented results orally and through a paper written in APA style titled “Moderate exercise’s effect on human short-term memory”
Campus Peer Advocate
Monsoon Asian and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Helped reduced gender-based violence in A&PI communities on Iowa State campus
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in peer advocacy
- Developed tailored action plans that addressed each client's specific barriers to achieving personal goals
- Created and worked on ideas and events and reached out to organizations to collaborate
Student Teacher
Ankeny Community School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs
- Cultivated positive relationships with teaching staff and students
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University
Phoenix, AZ12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Pre-med
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2023
No Degree -
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IAHigh School Diploma -
Ankeny Centennial High School
Ankeny, IA05.2020
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Therapeutic communication abilities
- Clinical judgment and thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Communication abilities
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Empathy Development
- Multicultural Competence
- Relationship-building skills
- Planning skills
- Academic advising
- Motivation Techniques
Certification
BLS Certified
Mandatory Reporter Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Professional Working
Additional Information
Ivy Tarantino, Clinical Instructor
Creighton University
3100 N Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Ivytarantino@creighton.edu
Kathleen Hirsch, Nursing Instructor
Creighton University
3100 N Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Kathirsch@creighton.edu
Amanda Mclaughlin, Supervisor
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
1111 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
Amanda.mclaughlin@commonspirit.org
Timeline
Student Mentor
Creighton University
08.2024 - Current
Student Nurse
Creighton University
01.2024 - 12.2024
Research Experience
Iowa State University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Phlebotomist
Mercy One Medical Center
05.2022 - 01.2024
Campus Peer Advocate
Monsoon Asian and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity
01.2021 - 06.2021
Student Teacher
Ankeny Community School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Pre-med
Iowa State University
No Degree -
Des Moines Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Ankeny Centennial High School
BLS Certified
Mandatory Reporter Certified
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