Thanh Lai
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over three years of medical-surgical nursing experience delivering evidence-based care to adults with acute and chronic conditions. Expertise in comprehensive assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, and early clinical deterioration recognition. Proven ability to prioritize care for multiple patients and enhance team efficiency through effective communication and delegation.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
07.2023 - Current
- Deliver individualized nursing care to adult patients with diverse acute and chronic medical conditions in a fast-paced medical-surgical setting
- Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor vital signs and clinical trends, and promptly report changes in patient condition to appropriate provider.
- Recognize signs of clinical deterioration and initiate appropriate escalation, including rapid response activation, within facility policy and scope of practice.
- Administer medications, IV fluid, and prescribed treatments safely while monitoring therapeutic response and potential adverse effects.
- Coordinated and prioritized care for multiple patients, reassessing needs throughout shift and responding to changes in acuity to ensure timely interventions.
- Provide wound care, postoperative monitoring, pain management, mobility assistance, prevention of falls, pressure injuries, and hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing colleagues, case management, social worker to support coordinated care and discharge readiness.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medication treatment plans, and safety precautions, enhancing understanding and promoting adherence to discharge instructions.
- Supported team workflow through effective communication and delegation, assisting colleagues during high-volume or urgent situations to maintain high standards of patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA04-2022
Skills
- Comprehensive assessments
- Deterioration recognition
- Emergency response activation
- IV therapy administration
- Blood transfusion management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Clinical prioritization
- Postoperative care
- Wound care & dressing change
- Pressure injury management
- Charge Nurse responsibilities
Languages
English
Professional
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- BLS by American Heart Association
- Certified Medical Interpreter by The National Institute for Coordinated Health Care and Penn State University Abington
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Temple University Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia