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Chanhthu Ly

Yucaipa

Summary

Compassionate and motivated nursing student at Azusa Pacific University, graduating December 2025, with hands-on clinical experience as a Student Nurse at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Skilled in providing safe, patient-centered care, collaborating within interdisciplinary teams, and supporting patients and families through education and advocacy. Recognized for strong communication, critical thinking, and dedication to holistic care. Seeking to contribute to an RN New Graduate Program to develop clinical expertise further and deliver high-quality nursing care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Nurse

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
  • Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including vital signs monitoring, hygiene assistance, mobility support, and comfort measures.
  • Perform focused physical assessments and report changes in patient condition to the RN/preceptor.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, patient-centered care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
  • Demonstrate strong time management skills while balancing care for multiple patients.
  • Adhere to infection control, safety, and HIPAA regulations in all patient interactions.
  • Assist in admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions of care.
  • Develop clinical judgment and critical thinking through participation in diverse patient cases.
  • Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.

Nursing Student (Clinical Critical Care)

San Antonio Regional Hospital
09.2025 - 11.2025
  • Monitored critically ill patients by assessing vital signs, hemodynamic status, and ventilator settings under RN supervision.
  • Assisted with advanced procedures such as central line care, arterial line monitoring, and suctioning.
  • Inserted peripheral IVs and maintained Foley catheters using sterile technique to support critical patient needs.
  • Collaborated with RN to deliver high-acuity care while ensuring patient safety and family communication.
  • Assisted nurses in wound care procedures, ensuring proper technique was applied to promote optimal healing outcomes for patients.
  • Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.

Nursing Student (Clinical Mental Health)

RUHS
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Built therapeutic relationships with patients through active listening, empathy, and nonjudgmental communication.
  • Facilitated group and one-on-one interactions to encourage expression, coping strategies, and participation in treatment plans.
  • Assisted patients in crisis by providing de-escalation, emotional support, and promoting a safe environment.
  • Collaborated with the psychiatric care team to monitor patient behavior, document observations, and reinforce therapeutic interventions.

Nursing Student (Clinical Labor and Delivery)

Kaiser Permanente
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Assisted laboring mothers by providing emotional support, comfort measures, and education throughout the birthing process.
  • Inserted and maintained an indwelling Foley catheter for pregnant patients under sterile technique.
  • Supported mothers and families during delivery by facilitating bonding, newborn care, and breastfeeding initiation.
  • Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to monitor maternal and fetal status, ensuring safe and compassionate care.
  • Assisted RN during the labor process such as elevating mothers legs, apply birthing gels, and continously monitor the FHR.
  • Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.

Nursing Student (Clinical Pediatric)

Pomona Valley Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Provided age-appropriate communication and emotional support to adolescents, fostering trust and cooperation during care.
  • Comforted and soothed infants through therapeutic touch, holding, and calming techniques to promote a healing environment.
  • Assisted mothers with newborn care and reinforced patient education regarding feeding, comfort, and safety practices.
  • Supported families by addressing concerns, offering reassurance, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure holistic, family-centered care.
  • Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.

Nursing Student (Clinical MedSurge Telemetry)

Saint Bernardine Medical Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Performed regular rounds to check on the well-being of patients.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
  • Skills performed: Administer medication via oral, IV and IM and monitored responses; perform focus assessments, give hand-off reports, and initiated peripheral IV access.

Nursing Student (Clinical MedSurge)

RUHS
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration, and under RN supervision.
  • Improved patient care by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs and symptoms.
  • Skills performed: Initiated peripheral IV access, inserted and maintained an indwelling (Foley) catheter, and performed head-to-toe assessments.


Unit Secretary

Loma Linda University Health Care
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Managed incoming calls and directed them to the appropriate department.
  • Coordinated communication between medical staff and patients families, keeping everyone informed on treatment plans and progress updates.
  • Managed inventory levels of office supplies, ensuring adequate stock was available at all times for efficient unit operations.
  • Facilitated smooth discharge processes for patients, providing necessary documentation and instructions for follow-up care as directed by physicians or nurses.
  • Expedited patient admissions process by gathering essential data from patients upon arrival and accurately entering it into electronic health records systems.
  • Supported hospital compliance efforts by adhering to privacy policies and HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
  • Maintained rapport with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel while recalling information with accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
12-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
06-2019

Skills

  • Nursing assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Team collaboration
  • Infection control
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate communication
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Clinical judgment and delegation
  • Direct patient care
  • Initiated peripheral IV access

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Training, American Heart Association - 02/2027

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Nursing Student (Clinical Critical Care)

San Antonio Regional Hospital
09.2025 - 11.2025

Nursing Student (Clinical Mental Health)

RUHS
06.2025 - 07.2025

Student Nurse

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
05.2025 - Current

Nursing Student (Clinical Labor and Delivery)

Kaiser Permanente
03.2025 - 05.2025

Nursing Student (Clinical Pediatric)

Pomona Valley Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025

Nursing Student (Clinical MedSurge Telemetry)

Saint Bernardine Medical Center
09.2024 - 12.2024

Nursing Student (Clinical MedSurge)

RUHS
05.2024 - 07.2024

Unit Secretary

Loma Linda University Health Care
01.2023 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management

California State University, San Bernardino
Chanhthu Ly