Duc Nguyen
Assistant Nurse Manager @Kaiser Permanente
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Nurse Manager @Kaiser Permanente
San Diego, CA, US
Support 24/7 clinical operations to deliver safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care across a complex inpatient environment• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary nursing teams; provide performance feedback, coaching, and professional development• Allocate staffing and resources to optimize patient flow, productivity, and quality outcomes• Partner with physicians and cross-functional leaders to improve care delivery, safety, and operational efficiency• Oversee compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (Nursing Practice Act, TJC, state and federal requirements)• Drive quality improvement initiatives using data, performance metrics, and best-practice models• Maintain survey readiness through audits, mock rounds, and corrective action planning• Support emergency preparedness and ensure team readiness for high-acuity and critical events• Manage operational priorities including staffing, patient placement, utilization, and budget targets
EDUCATION
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
UMass Global
Doctor of Nursing Practice
ABOUT DUC NGUYEN
Doctor of Nursing Practice specializing in Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing with over a decade of progressive clinical and operational leadership across large, complex health systems, including Kaiser Permanente and UC San Diego Health.Currently serving in nursing leadership roles spanning Assistant Nurse Manager and Inpatient Nursing Shift House Supervisor responsibilities, with oversight of patient care delivery, staffing operations, system-wide bed flow, and off-hours hospital administration. Trusted as a clinical and administrative resource for multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and safe, therapeutic environments for patients and families.Grounded in advanced psychiatric nursing practice, I integrate evidence-based mental health principles into operational decision-making, quality initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration. My leadership approach emphasizes trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, culturally responsive communication, and real-time problem-solving in high-acuity, high-pressure settings.A former U.S. Marine, I lead with discipline, resilience, and service. I am deeply committed to integrity, advocacy, and advancing mental health equity across diverse populations—supporting both frontline staff and patients through complex clinical and behavioral health challenges.
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