Lieu Nguyen
July 2025
Lieu
Nguyen
,
RN
Medsurg
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center
Santa Rosa
,
CA
United States
or the past nine years, Lieu has been a pillar of excellence in our nursing community, consistently demonstrating compassion, expertise, and leadership.
It is with great pride and deep appreciation that I recognize Lieu Taylor Nguyen, SN III, for her exceptional contributions to oncology nursing and her unwavering commitment to patient care at Kaiser Santa Rosa. For the past nine years, Lieu has been a pillar of excellence in our nursing community, consistently demonstrating compassion, expertise, and leadership.
Lieu has been ONC certified for the past four years, and for the last seven years, she has remained one of the few chemo-certified RNs in our facility. Her knowledge, skill, and clinical precision have positioned her at the center of nearly all chemotherapy treatments administered here. Her presence has provided consistency and confidence in a highly complex area of care.
Most recently, I have had the privilege of partnering with Lieu to rebuild our Chemotherapy Committee, and her leadership has been instrumental. She is currently revamping chemotherapy workflows, updating staffing models, and revising policy guidelines to ensure we are aligned with best practices and regulatory standards. She has also taken on a vital role in raising awareness and recruiting more nurses into the chemotherapy program, ensuring we grow the bench strength necessary to sustain this critical service.
As the subject matter expert (SME) on 4N, Lieu regularly mentors and trains newly chemo-certified nurses. Her approach is patient, thoughtful, and thorough—ensuring her colleagues are not only technically competent but also understand the gravity and compassion required in oncology care. One remarkable example of Lieu’s dedication occurred when we faced the need to administer a 48-hour continuous infusion—something previously not feasible due to a shortage of chemo-certified staff. Lieu immediately stepped forward, volunteering to cover 32 of the 48 hours herself. Her selflessness makes providing this treatment possible, directly impacting patient access and continuity of care.
She frequently goes above and beyond, often forgoing breaks and meals while administering chemotherapy—all the while maintaining a positive attitude and warm demeanor. Lieu embodies the highest ideals of nursing practice. Her clinical expertise, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to patients and colleagues make her an invaluable member of our team and a role model for others. She is deeply deserving of this recognition and any honor bestowed upon her.
Lieu has been ONC certified for the past four years, and for the last seven years, she has remained one of the few chemo-certified RNs in our facility. Her knowledge, skill, and clinical precision have positioned her at the center of nearly all chemotherapy treatments administered here. Her presence has provided consistency and confidence in a highly complex area of care.
Most recently, I have had the privilege of partnering with Lieu to rebuild our Chemotherapy Committee, and her leadership has been instrumental. She is currently revamping chemotherapy workflows, updating staffing models, and revising policy guidelines to ensure we are aligned with best practices and regulatory standards. She has also taken on a vital role in raising awareness and recruiting more nurses into the chemotherapy program, ensuring we grow the bench strength necessary to sustain this critical service.
As the subject matter expert (SME) on 4N, Lieu regularly mentors and trains newly chemo-certified nurses. Her approach is patient, thoughtful, and thorough—ensuring her colleagues are not only technically competent but also understand the gravity and compassion required in oncology care. One remarkable example of Lieu’s dedication occurred when we faced the need to administer a 48-hour continuous infusion—something previously not feasible due to a shortage of chemo-certified staff. Lieu immediately stepped forward, volunteering to cover 32 of the 48 hours herself. Her selflessness makes providing this treatment possible, directly impacting patient access and continuity of care.
She frequently goes above and beyond, often forgoing breaks and meals while administering chemotherapy—all the while maintaining a positive attitude and warm demeanor. Lieu embodies the highest ideals of nursing practice. Her clinical expertise, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to patients and colleagues make her an invaluable member of our team and a role model for others. She is deeply deserving of this recognition and any honor bestowed upon her.