Khang Nguyen
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
United Healthcare Services
03.2025 - Current
- Completed mobile wound care rounds across several RACFs, including wound staging, dressing selection, infection monitoring, and documentation in electronic health systems.
- Performed medication administration under scope of practice, ensuring compliance with the 6 Rights of Medication Administration and facility protocols.
- Supported aged care teams by providing timely clinical interventions and maintaining accurate, legally compliant nursing records.
- Provided onboarding and hands-on training for new workers, ensuring they understood clinical procedures and workplace expectations. Encouraged staff to seek assistance when needed to maintain safe and effective care.
- Conducted comprehensive admissions for new community clients, including health assessments, care planning, and documentation. Managed client discharges, ensuring continuity of care and appropriate follow-up supports.
Community Registered Nurse
Prestige Homecare Professionals
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Delivered community-based nursing care across multiple Regional Aged Care Facilities, quickly adapting to each site’s clinical documentation systems to ensure accurate, compliant records.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective post-discharge follow-up, patient education, and proactive monitoring of high-risk individuals.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans tailored to individual health needs and clinical priorities.
- Administered IV, subcutaneous, and oral medications while monitoring patient responses and adjusting care accordingly.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, promptly identifying changes in condition and escalating to physicians or relevant team members when required.
- Provided education and demonstrated expertise in wound care management to patients, families, and peers, improving understanding and treatment outcomes.
- Utilized de-escalation strategies, therapeutic communication, and crisis-intervention techniques to manage challenging situations and maintain patient-centered care.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA05.2023
Skills
- Medication Administration: IV, subcutaneous, and oral medications with safe monitoring practices
- Direct Patient Care: Support across diverse clinical settings, including aged care and community nursing
- Comprehensive Patient Assessments: Identifying changes in condition and escalating appropriately
- Patient Education & Counselling: Supporting patients and families in understanding health conditions and care plans
- Wound Care Management: Assessment, wound dressing changes, and evidence-based wound care techniques
- Care Planning: Developing personalized, holistic care plans to meet individual patient needs
- Patient Monitoring: Ongoing observation and evaluation of clinical status and treatment response
- Complex Problem-Solving: Effective clinical reasoning and decision-making in fast-paced or challenging situations
- Building Professional Connections: Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support continuity of care
- Staff Education: Providing guidance and education to peers and new staff members
- Rapport Building: Establishing positive, trust-based relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
- Compassion & Advocacy: Demonstrating empathy while advocating for patient needs and wellbeing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
United Healthcare Services
03.2025 - Current
Community Registered Nurse
Prestige Homecare Professionals
01.2023 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of South Australia