Thi Truc Linh Nguyen
17 Thurloo St Chadstone,VIC
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Graduate Registered Nurse with a track record of providing exceptional patient care at Epworth Healthcare. Excelled in neurosurgery and general surgery settings, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and bilingual in English and Vietnamese, enhancing patient interaction and administrative efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Registered Nurse (neurosurgery & Gensurg)
Epworth Healthcare
Richmond, VIC
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Preparing patients for surgery, which includes disinfecting incision sites, putting on TED stockings, ensuring patients have 2 ID bands, obtaining pre-operative vitals, height, and weight, and completing the pre-operative checklist.
- Providing emotional support and reassurance to patients and families.
- Coordinating with the healthcare team for patient handover and updates.
- Assisting in the postoperative care of patients, including wound care, pain management, and recovery monitoring.
- Maintaining an accurate, detailed report of the patient's head-to-toe assessment post surgery, medications administered, and nursing interventions.
- Adhering to strict hygiene and infection control protocols.
- Participating in ongoing professional development and training to keep up with advancements in surgical procedures and patient care standards.
Pharmacy Assistant
Priceline Pharmacy
Heathmont, VIC
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Delivered quality care to customers through close collaboration with pharmacist.
- Answered customer questions about prescribed and OTC medications.
- Flagged potential side effects and allergies to medications to patients.
- Responded to telephone enquiries and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
Nursing Placement (in CCU)
Mulgrave Private Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Cared for patients with NTEMI who underwent angiogram and PCI (cared for TR band following hospital guidelines and under supervision, performed neurovascular assessment, ...).
- Cared for the patient post-PPM (learned how to assess the pacemaker site, performed 12-lead ECGs to check if the pacemaker is working, learned about the paced rhythm from a buddy nurse, ...).
- Cared for the patient post-CABG (assessed the surgical site to make sure there is no bleeding or signs of infection, continuous cardiac monitoring as per hospital guidelines, learned how to manage the intercostal catheter from a buddy nurse, ...).
- Performed chest auscultation on patients with heart failure to identify areas of fluid accumulation.
Nursing Placement (pre-op, Theatre, PACU)
Mulgrave Private Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted the patient in preparation for ablation (obtained baseline vital signs, performed 12-lead ECG, shaved the area - skin prep, completed the pre-op checklist, and explained the surgery to the patient and their family under supervision,...).
- I learned how to monitor patients under anaesthesia from the anaesthetic nurse.
- Passed equipment to the scrub nurse using aseptic technique.
- Supported the patient's jaw in the PACU to maintain the airway.
- Removed LMA, applied Hudson mask, and nasal prongs.
RUSON
Epworth Healthcare
Brighton, VIC
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted nurses with hourly rounding. Positioned patients in bed for pressure ulcer prevention, assisted patients with TED stockings for DVT prevention, and responded to patients' requests.
- Assisted with meal setup, eating, and drinking in a patient with swallowing deficits.
- Continuously observed and assessed patients' ability to ambulate, and reported any changes to nurses and/or the physiotherapist.
- Maintained a clean, safe, respectful, and comfortable environment for patients and their families to promote recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne VIC2023
Certificate IV in Ageing Support -
National Career Institute
VIC07.2021
Certificate IV in Disability -
National Career Institute
VIC06.2021
Skills
- Creative and strong problem solver
- Self-motivated worker
- Strong communication skills
- Fluent in both English and Vietnamese
- Excellent customer service skills
- Time management skills
- Microsoft Office Skills
Referees
- Rhiannon Carey (Nurse Unit Manager in General Surgery ward)
Email: Rhiannon.Carey@epworth.org.au
- Jade O'Keeffe (Nurse Unit Manager in neurosurgery ward)
Email: Jade.O'Keeffe@epworth.org.au
Timeline
Graduate Registered Nurse (neurosurgery & Gensurg)
Epworth Healthcare
07.2024 - 07.2025
Nursing Placement (in CCU)
Mulgrave Private Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2023
Nursing Placement (pre-op, Theatre, PACU)
Mulgrave Private Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023
RUSON
Epworth Healthcare
08.2022 - 06.2024
Pharmacy Assistant
Priceline Pharmacy
02.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Nursing -
Australian Catholic University
Certificate IV in Ageing Support -
National Career Institute
Certificate IV in Disability -
National Career Institute
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