Thong (Tommy) Dang
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in PACU/Recovery, Critical Care, and Acute Dialysis. Strong clinical expertise, ability to provide exceptional patient care, and proven leadership skills as a Charge Nurse and Clinical Coach. Seeking a challenging role as an ICU Nurse to leverage skills in providing excellent patient care and contributing to optimal health outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Preop/PACU-Charge Nurse
Broward Health Imperial Point
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on recovery processes and pain management techniques.
- Monitored intravenous infusion pumps to ensure accurate medication dosages.
- Managed emergencies, including airway obstructions, cardiac arrests, and shock.
- Maintained safe patient environments by adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Facilitated transfer of critically ill patients from operating room to PACU and ICU.
- Led nursing team in delivering patient-centered care while enforcing safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies.
- Oversaw inventory levels with precise record-keeping procedures.
ICU Travel Nurse
BayCare
Winter Haven, FL
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Assessed and monitored critically ill patients in ICU & CVICU.
- Provided emergency resuscitation measures to stabilize a patient's condition during life-threatening events.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Assessed the patient's neurological status and monitored vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients in a Neuro ICU setting.
- Utilized advanced clinical knowledge to provide evidence-based nursing care within the scope of practice guidelines.
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, CA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assessed and monitored COVID-19 patients' conditions, administering medications as needed in SICU.
- Provided direct patient care in ahigh-acuity COVID-19 ICU environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for each patient based on diagnosis and condition.
Registered Nurse, Preop/PACU
Stanford Hospital
Palo Alto, CA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted pre-operative assessments to ensure patient readiness for surgery for Critical Care Patients.
- Assessed patients' post-operative physical condition, including vital signs and oxygen saturation levels.
- Monitored intravenous infusion pumps, ensuring proper dosage of medication.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed individualized discharge instructions for each patient based on their diagnosis.
- Provided patient care and monitored vital signs in ICU settings.
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Daytona Beach, FL
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Assessed and monitored COVID-19 patients' conditions, administering medications as needed.
- Provided ongoing education to families on the proper care of their loved ones with COVID-19.
- Maintained patient records, documenting all treatments, tests and results in compliance with hospital policy.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte, FL
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Managed IV lines, wound care, tracheostomy care and other critical care procedures.
- Administered blood products according to evidence-based practice protocols.
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Assessed and monitored COVID-19 patients' conditions, administering medications as needed.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Assisted with training new staff members on proper procedures for caring for critically ill COVID-19 patients.
ICU Travel Nurse
Alta Bates Medical Center
Berkeley, CA
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing changes in a patient's condition or responding to emergency situations.
- Monitored COVID-19 patients' conditions, administering medications as needed.
ICU Travel Nurse
San Leandro Hospital
San Leandro, CA
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Assessed and monitored critically ill patients in ICU.
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient based on their medical history, diagnosis, and lab results.
ICU Charge Nurse
Broward Health Imperial Point
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Performed daily assessments of all ICU patients, evaluated patient's response to treatments and developed individualized plans of care.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, laboratory values, physical assessments, cardiac rhythms and medication administration.
- Provided direct patient care within scope of practice and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, including intubations, central line insertions and chest tube placements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care services across the continuum.
- Instructed new nurses on proper techniques when caring for critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
- Prioritized tasks according to urgency of need while managing multiple cases simultaneously.
- Evaluated staffing levels throughout shift to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care and safety protocols.
ICU Travel Nurse
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions utilizing advanced ICU equipment.
- Assessed critically ill patients in ICU to determine care needs.
- Performed invasive procedures, including intubation and central line placements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to formulate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Administered IV medications while tracking blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation levels.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
DaVita
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Provided direct patient care, including assessing and monitoring vital signs, initiating and managing dialysis treatments, administering medications, and reporting changes in patient condition.
- Assisted in training new nurses on the technical aspects of dialysis treatments.
- Monitored patients during dialysis sessions for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plan of care for each patient.
- Managed daily operations of the Dialysis Unit by overseeing staffing levels, scheduling staff shifts, ensuring adequate supplies are available.
- Developed policies and procedures related to care delivery within the Dialysis Unit.
- Developed protocols for managing emergency situations such as anaphylactic shock or cardiac arrest.
- Actively participated in unit quality improvement initiatives.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05-2018
High School Diploma -
Fort Lauderdale High School
Fort Lauderdale, FL05-2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05-2011
Skills
- Airway Management/Ventilator Management
- Vital Signs Monitoring and Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS and ALCs Certified)
- Emergency Interventions- Rapid response team
- Procedure support (central line insertion, chest tube, intubation, bronchoscopy, and other bedside procedures)
- Critical Care IV drips, fluid administration, and titration
- Leadership skills & Mentorship abilities
- Superuser/Trainer EPIC (Nurse and Physician), Cerner, MEDHOST, and MEDITECH
- Clinitek HCG, iSTAT, Gluccomander & Endotool
- Inpatient and outpatient care
Certification
- Florida RN License – Multistate License (exp. 04/30/2027)
- CCRN (Oct.2025)
- NIHSS
- BLS & ACLS (exp. 10/2027)
Languages
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Preop/PACU-Charge Nurse
Broward Health Imperial Point
06.2023 - Current
ICU Travel Nurse
BayCare
12.2022 - 06.2023
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Delray Medical Center
08.2022 - 10.2022
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Preop/PACU
Stanford Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
05.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Bayfront Health Port Charlotte
01.2021 - 04.2021
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
08.2020 - 10.2020
ICU Travel Nurse
Alta Bates Medical Center
01.2020 - 07.2020
ICU Travel Nurse
San Leandro Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2019
ICU Travel Nurse
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
07.2019 - 09.2019
ICU Charge Nurse
Broward Health Imperial Point
06.2015 - 12.2019
Dialysis Charge Nurse
DaVita
06.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
High School Diploma -
Fort Lauderdale High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
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