Carolyn Nguyen
Chicago
Summary
A highly skilled and compassionate registered nurse specializing in interventional radiology (IR) procedures, with a background in critical care nursing, providing direct patient care before, during, and after minimally invasive procedures. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of physicians, radiology technicians, and other healthcare professionals to execute efficient treatment outcomes and procedural success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago
05.2024 - Current
- Assess patients prior to IR procedures, evaluating vital signs, medical history, and allergies.
- Administer moderate sedation and pain management as prescribed.
- Monitor patients' comfort and safety throughout the procedure.
- Provide post-procedure care, including monitoring for complications, responding to adverse reactions, and ensuring safe recovery.
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control protocols, radiation safety guidelines, and sterile technique.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided high-quality care to acutely ill patients in a 38-bed Level 1 Trauma MICU department.
- Safely delivered medical care to 1-2 patients per shift needing intensive treatment, such as ventilators, multiple drips, CRRT, and TTM.
- Responded rapidly to emergency situations, such as cardiac arrests, and applied critical thinking skills and expert knowledge to initiate life-saving interventions.
Float Nurse Intern
Ascension Providence Hospital
Southfield
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Functioned as a nurse under RN supervision by performing high-quality care to diverse patient populations, such as ICU, ED, Medical Surgical, and Cardiac Units.
- Offer care to struggling units by assisting nurses with admissions, collecting labs, obtaining history, and facilitating discharges—up to 15 patients per day.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence, and dignity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2021
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
- Ultrasound IV trained
- Policy adherence
- EPIC and Cerner
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
CCRN - Critical Care Registered Nurse (American Association of Critical Care Nurses)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association)
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Professional
Timeline
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2024
Float Nurse Intern
Ascension Providence Hospital
04.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Michigan State University
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