Thy Nguyen, BSN, RN
Orange,CA
Summary
Acute care registered nurse with a strong telemetry background and a focus on rapid rhythm recognition, patient assessment, and safe intervention. Supports high-acuity patients through IV therapy, medication administration, lab collection, and clear communication with interdisciplinary teams to promote continuity of care and better outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Telemetry
UCI Medical Center
Orange, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored cardiac telemetry, recognized arrhythmias, and promptly reported critical findings to the healthcare team.
- Provided supportive care for high-acuity patients by prioritizing medication administration, IV therapy, and individualized care plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Managed IV therapy, including starts, changes, and discontinuation per physician orders.
- Relayed critical findings using SBAR to support interdisciplinary collaboration and patient care coordination.
- Documented care accurately and on time in Epic while following hospital policies.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Performed blood draws and collected laboratory specimens per physician orders, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and timely processing.
- Provided coverage during staff breaks to maintain continuity of care and patient safety.
ED - Certified Cardiac Monitor
UCI Medical Center
Orange, CA
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Continuously monitored cardiac rhythms and identified life-threatening arrhythmias requiring immediate intervention.
- Ensured patient safety through vigilant monitoring and clear communication of critical information.
- Collaborated with emergency physicians and nurses to improve clinical decision-making.
- Managed telemetry admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring accurate documentation for continuity of care.
Telemetry - Certified Cardiac Monitor
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
Orange, CA
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Identified abnormal rhythms and promptly escalated urgent findings.
- Monitored telemetry for 20 patients per shift.
- Documented rhythms and provided detailed shift reports.
- Collaborated with nurses to expedite critical interventions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Orange, CA
11.2020 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living, mobility, hygiene, and vital sign monitoring to promote well-being.
- Delivered compassionate, direct patient care in an acute-care hospital.
- Collaborated with registered nurses to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care.
- Built respectful, culturally sensitive relationships with patients and families to improve the care experience.
- Balanced priorities while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards in patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science degree - Nursing
CNI College
Santa Ana, CA06-2025
Associate - Mathematics
Cypress College
Cypress, CA09-2020
Skills
- Acute Care Nursing
- Telemetry Monitoring
- EKG interpretation
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- IV therapy
- Electronic Medical Records (Epic)
- SBAR Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality & Patient Safety
- Patient & Family Education
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient Advocacy
- Cultural Sensitivity
Certification
- Registered Nurse #95427446 - CA Board of Registered Nursing - Issued: 07/2025 - Current
- ACLS Certified - American Heart Association - Issued: 03/2025 - Current
- BLS Certified - American Heart Association - Issued: 12/2025 - Current
Languages
English, Vietnamese
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Telemetry
UCI Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
ED - Certified Cardiac Monitor
UCI Medical Center
06.2024 - 09.2025
Telemetry - Certified Cardiac Monitor
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
03.2021 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
11.2020 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science degree - Nursing
CNI College
Associate - Mathematics
Cypress College