Minh Tam Nguyen: Personal Statement
Minh Tam Nguyen: Personal Statement
Minh Tam Nguyen: Personal Statement
Education
University of Texas Health & Science Center, Houston TX | Expected Graduation Date: May 2021
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner | Cumulative GPA: 3.82/4.00
Relevant Courses: 660 hours Clinical Practice in Primary Care, Pediatric Care, and Women’s Health,
Nursing Research & Evidence Based Practice, Diagnostic Test & Procedures, Physical Examination & Differential
Diagnoses
Texas Woman’s University, Houston TX | Graduation Date: December 2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Cumulative GPA: 3.57/4.00
Honors: Cum Laude | Sigma Theta Tau—Beta Beta Chapter | Sigma Theta Tau Essay Contest Winner
Work Experience
CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center 02/2017 – Present
RN in Hepatology-Telemetry Unit
Utilize critical thinking to provide appropriate care to liver failure patients of different acuity levels
Continually assess patients for possible comorbidities that commonly accompanies liver failure
Effectively communicate with the various members of the health care team to ensure that the patient’s
needs are transparent to each member so that they can be met accordingly
Working patients up for liver transplants and ensure that patients receive the care needed to stay
actively listed
Perform charge nurse duties and act as a preceptor to orient new staff members to the unit
Memorial Hermann—Greater Heights 12/2015 – 12/2016
PCA in Family Birthing Center, Telemetry, ICU/CVICU, Observation and IMU
Collect routine vital signs and assist with patients of various diagnoses with daily activities of living
Clinical Experience
Texas Children’s Pediatrics, Spring TX 03/2021-04/2021
Assess, examine, and create care plan for pediatric patients ages from birth to 18 years of age
Provide developmentally appropriate teachings as well as preventative interventions for all pediatric age
groups
Family Express Clinic, Spring TX 01/2021-03/2021
Deliver comprehensive primary and secondary care to uninsured patients at low cost
Women’s Healthcare Affiliates, Woodlands TX 10/2020-12/2020
Screen obstetric patients for potential pregnancy risks and provide interventions as needed
Complete pelvic exams, pap smears, and breast exams at the indicated times
FNP Clinical Rotation at Rosewood Family Physicians, Houston TX 01/2020-10/2020
Perform comprehensive annual physicals for adult patients
Complete assessments and prescribe treatment plans for various common chronic and acute illnesses,
some of which includes hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism, preventative cancer screening
Professional Development
Unit Practice Council 07/2017–02/2019
o Conduct monthly meetings to discuss plans on how to improve patient satisfactions, patient safety, staff
satisfaction, and HCAPPS scores
o Members are responsible for communicating discussed plans to the rest of floor staff
o Create plans of actions to pilot the changes discussed once they are approved by manager
o Serve as hosts for member of accreditation organizations during site visits
Chair of Quality Council
o Develop annual quality control and monitoring plans to help units keep track of their progresses with
quality indicators
Active volunteer of Boat People SOS Organization 05/2016 – Present
o Help spread breast cancer awareness, participate in monthly health fairs, provide education regarding
antioxidant, sugar, and blood pressure levels to the underserved areas of Houston