TRANG NGUYEN

Compassionate and dedicated recent nursing graduate with a strong foundation in clinical skills, patient care, and health assessment. Excited to join the HCA Nurse Residency Program at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, where new nurses are actively supported and developed. Known for effective communication, a patient-centered approach, and a commitment to continuous learning. Eager to enhance expertise, sharpen clinical thinking, and make a positive impact as part of a collaborative, patient-focused healthcare team.

• Board of Nursing License, #1164676, Texas State Board of Nursing, 11/25
• BLS for Health Care Providers CPR & AED Program Certified, 04/25, #235415825030, American Heart Association
• Texas Cosmetology License, #1695903, State Board of Texas, 08/26

• PAM Health – Clear Lake, Rehabilitation, 01/24, 03/24, Collaborated with and assisted physical, occupational, and speech therapists and social workers., Administered pain medication as scheduled for occupational and physical therapy appointments.
• UTMB Galveston, ICU, 10/23, 12/23, Acquired proficiency in IV therapy including insertion and ongoing maintenance to strengthen the ability to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care., Assisted nurses and staff in caring for patients requiring endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, MRI, and neurovascular assessments., Administered medication to babies via IV and performed feeding tube by gravity., Educated mothers on how to ensure safety of their babies during feeding and using active monitoring devices., Developed skills in telemetry application, specimen collection, nasogastric tube (NGT) care and removal, medication administration, subcutaneous (SQ) injections, and oral care.
• Texas Children Hospital, Pediatric, 08/23, 10/23, Provided care for infants ensuring their safety in cribs while maintaining clear and compassionate communication with families during challenging times., Cross trained with practitioners performing an arterial puncture that included preparing sterile supplies, positioning the patient’s arm, palpating and cleaning the site, inserting the needle, drawing blood, and applying post procedure while ensuring patient’s comfort and safety., Responsible for ensuring all feeding tube labels are checked, timely replacement of feeding tubes, patient room equipment is working properly, and surfaces are sanitized.
• Ben Taub Hospital, Labor and Delivery, 06/23, 08/23, Conducted assessments of newborns, interpreted fetal monitoring data, and managed infant nutrition and G-tube feedings in neonatal care., Administered medication to newborns., Performed patient assessments using Leopold’s Maneuvers and provided comfort by guiding the patient through breathing exercises during pain management while doctor administered epidural analgesia.
• UT Health HCPC, Mental Health - Adult, 03/23, 06/23, Developed skills to improve therapeutic communication and effectively assess the milieu., Conducted mental status examinations (MSE) and established rapport with clients., Observed and reported on patient behavior while they attended various therapeutic classes.
• UTMB Galveston, TDCJ Medical Surgery, 01/23, 03/23, Monitored and assessed patient conditions, administered medications through various routes, performed a variety of injections, and conducted comprehensive patient assessments; utilized the Braden Scale to evaluate pressure sore risk., Applied telemetry to heart condition patients per DR orders.
• Liberty Health Care Center, Geriatric, 10/22, 12/23, Developed a diverse range of nursing skills through hands-on experience under the mentorship of seasoned CNAs and RNs., Monitored patients’ blood pressure, temperatures, and blood sugar., Applied the PHQ-9 questionnaire to assess patients’ depression.

• University of Texas at Arlington, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, currently enrolled, 08/25
• San Jacinto College, Pasadena, TX, Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, 05/24
• Best Clinician Award, 03/24
• San Jacinto College, Pasadena, TX, Associate of Science in Life Science, 05/20