TIEN NGUYEN-WALKER

• Provided high-acuity nursing care to adult patients who were critically ill, injured, or recovering from complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Conducted patient assessments, including neurological, respiratory, cardiac, and hemodynamic monitoring, to identify early signs of clinical deterioration and implement timely interventions.
• Coordinated with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans and ensure safe patient transitions of care.
• Established and maintained peripheral IV lines, monitored infusion therapies, and evaluated for complications such as infiltration, infection, or adverse reactions.
• Performed wound care and sterile dressing changes while maintaining strict infection-control and aseptic techniques.

• Delivered skilled, one-on-one acute and telemetry nursing care, using strong critical thinking and clinical judgment to manage complex and high-acuity patients.
• Monitored cardiac rhythms and patient status, promptly recognizing changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Provided frontline care during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring strict adherence to infection-control protocols and federal/state healthcare regulations.
• Conducted COVID-19 testing, supported treatment plans, and educated patients/families on isolation procedures and disease management.
• Ensured compliant documentation of patient assessments, treatments, responses to care, and discharge planning, supporting regulatory and hospital standards.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care coordination and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Trained and oriented new staff, providing ongoing education to promote clinical excellence and improve team readiness.

• Provide emergent and acute nursing care in the Emergency Department with a specialized focus on Labor & Delivery patients presenting with obstetric complications and urgent maternal needs.
• Perform rapid maternal-fetal assessments, including vital signs, fetal monitoring support, and early identification of high-risk obstetric conditions.
• Collaborated with OB/GYN providers, ED physicians, and L&D teams to achieve timely triage, stabilization, and safe transfers to appropriate care levels.
• Administered medications and initiated IV therapy following emergency and obstetric protocols, prioritizing patient safety.
• Provide emotional support for patients and families during high-stress situations, facilitating clear communication and reassurance.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR, reflecting assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes.

* Provided comprehensive nursing care for post-operative and acute care patients * Performed thorough physical assessments and continuous monitoring of patient status * Managed post-operative pain through multimodal strategies, enhancing patient comfort and recovery. * Monitored surgical sites, drains, wound vacs, and dressing for complications. * Administered IV medications, blood products, and intravenous fluids. * Identified early signs of clinical deterioration and initiated timely interventions, ensuring patient safety. * Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams. * Educated patients and families regarding discharge instructions, medications, wound care, and recovery Expectations. * Maintained accurate electronic medical record documentation. * Served as a resource for new staff by providing training, orientation, and ongoing education to promote clinical excellence.

• Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.

• Delivered nursing care to adult acute-care patients on high-volume Med-Surg/Tele units, performing assessments, continuous reassessments, and early recognition of clinical deterioration to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitored and interpreted continuous cardiac telemetry, accurately identifying arrhythmias, rhythm changes, and emergent cardiac events; escalated abnormalities promptly to physicians and rapid response teams to prevent complications.
• Provided care for patients with complex acute conditions, including sepsis, respiratory distress, cardiac disorders, stroke recovery, diabetes complications, and post-operative recovery.
• Initiated and maintained peripheral IV lines, managed central line and PICC line care, and performed advanced wound care and sterile dressing changes to uphold infection-control standards.
• Initiated and maintained peripheral IV lines, assisted with central line and PICC line management, and performed advanced wound care and sterile dressing changes following infection-control best practices.
• Responded promptly to rapid response calls and Code Blue emergencies, ensuring timely interventions for critical patient needs.
• Implemented fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, and infection-control protocols, contributing to reduction of hospital-acquired conditions and enhancement of patient safety.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic patient care and discharge planning.

• Performed assessments, patient monitoring, and rapid clinical interventions for patients with complex medical conditions.
• Collaborated with physicians to execute medical orders, including diagnostic testing and bedside procedures.
• Collaborated with physicians to execute medical orders, including diagnostic testing, bedside procedures, consultations, and restraint implementation, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and enhancing patient safety.
• Provided direct patient care through medication administration (IV, IM, PO, SQ), IV therapy initiation, specimen collection, and laboratory processing, including COVID-19 testing, while adhering to infection control protocols.
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medication management, infection prevention, discharge instructions, and post-hospital care planning to promote understanding and facilitate recovery.

• Evaluated care standards, implemented process improvements, and ensured compliance with federal and accreditation requirements, promoting high-quality patient care.
• Delegated tasks, monitored staff performance, ensured adherence to safety, infection-control, and quality-care standards, enhancing overall unit compliance.
• Led a team of LPNs and healthcare technicians while coordinating daily unit operations and patient assignments.
• Mentored staff, supported coworkers, fostered collaborative care environment, strengthening teamwork and improving workflow efficiency.

• Delivered care across multiple high-acuity units, including medical-surgical, ICU, telemetry, radiology, and post-surgical care.
• Coordinated communication between physicians, ancillary departments, and interdisciplinary teams to advocate for safe, effective treatment plans.
• Documented patient assessments, treatments, and progress in compliance with regulatory and hospital standards.
• Documented patient assessments, treatments, and progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory and hospital standards.
• Supervised daily operations, maintaining efficient patient flow and staffing coordination.
• Charged with overseeing daily operations and maintaining efficient patient flow and staffing coordination.
• Mentored staff and assisted colleagues during high-demand situations to promote teamwork and a supportive care environment.