Five Questions with Mimi Tran
Mimi Tran, RN, graduated in May of 2018 from Texas Woman’s University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. As a nurse in the Versant Residency Program, she works in the PACU at Texas Health Allen. Nursing is a calling for this inspired professional, who enjoys the opportunity to make a positive difference in patients’ lives.
How did you decide to make nursing your career?
I always wanted to do something in the medical field, but the reason was really my grandmother. She had been really sick for a long time. The compassion that nurses showed my grandmother really inspired me. I wanted to do something like that, and also be able to take care of her, too. She is doing better now, even though she is tired a lot.
What has been the biggest surprise as you have started your career with the Versant Residency?
The position that I have is very unique, and that has been a positive surprise. In other hospitals, the PACU and Day Surgery have separate staffs. Here at Texas Health Allen, the two departments share the same staff and we float between the two. It has actually been a really good transition for me; I am able to do a mix of both positions, and I like that a lot.
Also, I have done clinicals at larger hospitals, but I have found that I enjoy the smaller feel at Texas Health Allen. I enjoy the tight-knit bonds between co-workers on the same unit, and even with those on other units. It’s nice that I get to know everyone, and it feels great to have those relationships.
What do you enjoy doing outside work?
I sometimes play video games as a stress reliever, but my preferred hobby is reading. My favorite genres right now are sci-fi and romance, and I enjoy the Lexi Graves mystery series by Camilla Chafer. I’ve moved from physical books to e-books now. If it’s a really good book that I must finish, I sometimes sacrifice a little sleep to read it!
What is something about you that most people don’t know?
Most people don’t know that my real name is actually “Mimi”! I get asked all the time if it’s short for something, but it isn’t – Mimi is my given name. I have heard from some of my patients that “mimi” is slang for “go to sleep” in Spanish.
How do you see yourself supporting Texas Health’s Consumer Focus movement?
Since we are with Day Surgery, we really show the consumers the compassion and the reassurance that we are going to take great care of them. Patients really trust us with that, and we haven’t disappointed yet. Showing that we care, addressing their concerns, answering questions they have about the surgery, passing communications along to their care team – all of that is important.
Many patients come out of anesthesia anxious about their procedure, and some people have not had surgery before at all and are nervous about how everything will go. We explain it all to them. It’s nice to be able to tell them the whole circle of what will happen, and to have good communications with interdisciplinary teams so that we can all take care of the patient together. Patients always seem so thankful. It’s nice knowing that even though we may not see that particular patient again, to know that we made an impact in such a short time is amazing.
by Brand Experience Communications • Posted January 15, 2019
