Ann Dang102 Sunol Street, San Jose CA. 95126

Tel: (408) 856-4588, Email: vink905@gmail.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Nursing experience: 6 years of working as an RN in neuro/trauma ICU in one of Canada’s

biggest trauma centers (Sunnybrook Hospital) Current Certificate of Competence as an RN in State of California, State of Minnesota, and

Ontario Canada, CPR certified and ACLS certified via Heart & Stroke Teaching experience: serve as a preceptor for fourth year BScN students and orientated

new RN members Excellent communication skills with multidisciplinary team members through

documentation/reporting Fluent in Cantonese and Vietnamese Courses obtained: Coronary Care I, Health Assessment and Critical Care Course Phase I

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse – Neuro/Trauma ICU (B5ICU) January 2008 – September 2014Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Nursing roles: neurological status monitoring; spinal cord testing; EVD management; ECG and arterial line monitoring; taking blood via art line and venipuncture; monitoring blood work and correcting any electrolytes deficiency as per order; IV start and certified; 12 lead ECGs; assist for intubations and code situations; chest tube management; administering IV bolus and IV push medications; PCA pumps management; monitoring and setting up titratable drips; dressing changes; halo vest management; Foley and rectal tube insertion; enteral feeding; monitoring ins and outs hourly; communicating any concerns with the health care team during rounds or when patient’s status changes; assisting MD with procedures (i.e., chest tube insertion, art line insertion, intubations, etc.)

Member of the Level II ICU Education Practice Council: produce quarterly newsletter for the Level II ICUs and provide in-services for new products and new policies

Registered Nurse – Telemetry (6 West) June 2007 – January 2008 North York General Hospital

Nursing roles: telemetry monitoring; 12 leads ECG; administer IV, IM, PO and SC meds; alleviating chest pain; IV start and certified; blood transfusion; communicating with doctors; checking and execute doctor’s orders; advocating for patients for their concerns; checking lab results; ordering orders via Cerner; workload assessment; committed to family centered care; document accurate and concise information for care planning; DAR charting.

RN Student – Clinical Placements September 2003 – April 2007 Multiple hospitals around the Hamilton area

Worked as an RN student in many clinical settings including: haematology/oncology, GI, maternity and paediatrics

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EDUCATION

McMaster University Sept 2003 – April 2007

Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BScN)Dean’s Honour list for two consecutive yearsMaintained a 3.7 GPA average throughout four years of universityGraduated with DistinctionReceived Senate Scholarship and McMaster Entrance ScholarshipGraduated with Summa Cum Laude

Bramalea Secondary School Sept 1998 – May 2003Completed high school (6 OAC’s) with HonoursMillennium Governor’s Award for Grade 10 Canadian History

OTHER INTERESTS OR SKILLS

Interests: traveling, photography, yoga and bakingSoftware: Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows), and Adobe Photoshop

Reference available upon request