Lena Tran
About Lena Tran
Lena Tran is a Nurse Evaluator II at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in nursing, including roles as a Registered Nurse and Certified Nursing Assistant, and has a strong interest in mental health care.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Lena Tran has been employed as a Nurse Evaluator II at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2019. In this role, she evaluates nursing practices and ensures compliance with health regulations. Her position is based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, where she contributes to the overall quality of healthcare services provided to the community.
Previous Nursing Experience
Before her current role, Lena Tran worked at Allina Health as a Registered Nurse from 2016 to 2019. Her experience also includes serving as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Fairview Health Services for 11 months in 2015 and at HealthEast for two years from 2013 to 2015. This diverse background in nursing has equipped her with a broad understanding of patient care across various healthcare settings.
Education and Expertise
Lena Tran holds a Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that, she earned an Associate of Arts degree in Registered Nursing from Normandale Community College from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she has a Diploma in Radiology Technician from Anthem College-Phoenix, completed between 2006 and 2008. This educational foundation supports her expertise in nursing and patient care.
Volunteering and Patient Care Philosophy
Lena Tran actively volunteers to float to other units, gaining experience with a variety of patient types. She finds working with patients in mental health units particularly interesting and rewarding. Lena values the opportunity to use her therapeutic skills, emphasizing the importance of understanding patients' needs and feelings in her approach to care.