VY TRUONG
Southampton,PA
Summary
Seasoned Hemodialysis Nurse with experience in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Adept in analytical thinking and collaboration. Excelled in patient care, significantly improving treatment outcomes through meticulous planning and cultural awareness. Skilled in both technical procedures and team building, ensuring high-quality care and efficient operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Planned Career Break
Family Care Giver
Southampton, PA
12.2022 - Current
- Took an intentional pause to care for my infant
- Provided care and emotional support for my mother-in-law who was diagnosed with last stage lung cancer
- Took extended break due to new diagnose of PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus) of my one-year-old daughter
Hemodialysis Nurse
DaVita
Philadelphia, PA
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Performed assessments of patients prior to initiating dialysis treatments, monitoring vital signs during treatment and providing necessary interventions to maintain patient safety.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments provided including medications administered, laboratory values obtained and any adverse reactions experienced by the patient.
- Administered medications as ordered by the physician according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings focused on improving outcomes for ESRD patients.
- Provided emotional support for patients undergoing long term hemodialysis treatments.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Educated patients on their disease process, diet restrictions and lifestyle changes needed to manage chronic kidney disease.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards related to hemodialysis nursing practice.
- Assisted in training new staff members on policies and procedures specific to hemodialysis units.
Hemodialysis Nurse
US Renal Care
Philadelphia, PA
09.2016 - 01.2021
- Assesses and monitors patient's responses to pre and post treatment
- Communicates and reports problems/concerns to the care team
- Interprets laboratory results and communicates findings to patients or physicians
- Sets up machines and initiates treatment per protocol
- Administrates medications as prescribed by medical director
- Monitors and manages anemia per protocol
- Directs patient care and workload per staffing available
- Attends quality control meeting monthly
- Educates patients on dialysis perspective and experience
Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse
US Renal Care
Philadelphia, PA
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Trained and educated patients on peritoneal dialysis perspective and treatments
- Reviewed patients daily treatment data to ensure patients adhered to prescribed orders
- Communicated and reported problems/concerns of patients to the medical director and health care team
- Adjusted and made changes to treatment orders as prescribed
- Monitored labs and managed anemia per protocol
- Monitored and followed with patients supplies orders to avoid any lateness penalty fees
- Worked with the care team for patient care plan
- Constructed quality control performance meeting minute monthly
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Camden County College
Philadelphia, PA05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Trade
University of Technology
Hochiminh, Vietnam12.2008
Skills
- Time management
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Task prioritization
- Cultural awareness
- Collaboration
- Planning
- Team building
Timeline
Planned Career Break
Family Care Giver
12.2022 - Current
Hemodialysis Nurse
DaVita
02.2021 - 11.2022
Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse
US Renal Care
08.2017 - 05.2019
Hemodialysis Nurse
US Renal Care
09.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Camden County College
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Trade
University of Technology
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