Empathetic board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 5 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Currently working at the Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation as an Oncology Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
The Oncology Institute Of Hope And Innovation
09.2018 - Current
Performs patient physicals, compares and contrasts results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Manages acute and chronic pain for oncology patients and prescribes controlled substances as needed.
Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Accurately documents all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, interventions and educations to electronic medical records.
Monitors and reviews labs for both oncology and hematology patients. Calls patients and family members if there's any abnormal findings.
Authorizes blood transfusion if patients are symptomatic and provides ER precautions to patients and family members.
Reviews imaging studies for both oncology and hematology patients. Calls patients and family members if there's any abnormal findings.
Authorizes drug refills and provides detailed prescription information to pharmacies, patients, and family members.
Communicates with physicians regarding patients' chemotherapy, immunotherapy treatment plans.
Advocates patients and family members on using alternative treatment therapies to manage chronic pain, anxiety, and other psychiatric related problems.
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care San Gabriel PD Clinic
10.2010 - 08.2018
Provided safe and effective delivery of home dialysis training and education to patients with End Stage Renal Disease.
Assessed and managed patient's responses to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed regimen.
Performed assessment of the home dialysis training candidate's home environment for suitability in the ongoing delivery of home dialysis therapy.
Reported adverse events at home or in the clinic to physicians including the correct document of such events.
Coordinated the transfer or discharge of patients to the hemodialysis or transplant clinics when patients' conditions change.
Administered medications as prescribed and maintained records on controlled substances as required by law.
Documented all relevant data and patient status and any treatments related data into the appropriate medical information system.
Completed all monthly and annual reports as required by company policies and government regulations.
Field Registered Nurse
Green Pine Home Health
09.2009 - 10.2010
Examined patients and completed an initial assessment of patients to determine home care needed with astute judgement skills.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, nursing diagnoses, and made necessary revisions as patients status changed.
Incorporated therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions.
Administered medications as prescribed by the physician and monitored closely patient reactions to drugs and notified physician for any abnormal signs and symptoms.
Established discharge plan as a part of the care plan development.
Counseled and educated patients and their families about disease process, signs and symptoms, diet, and medications management.
Supervised clinical and supported staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff moral and professionalism.
Meticulously identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical documentation.
Education
Associate of Science -
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
Bachelor of Science -
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
Master of Science -
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
05.2022
Skills
Physical assessments
Patient and family advocacy
Health Promotion
Breast Examinations and Education
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Test Results Interpretation
Medication Prescribing
Disease Prevention Education
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Health Care Evaluation
Telemedicine Appointments
Patient-Centered Care
Affiliations
Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
American Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Oncology Nursing Society
Certification
Doctor of Nursing Practice, since May 2022
Registered Nurse in CA, License number 758198 since 2009
Basic Life Support certification with American Heart Association
Family Nurse Practitioner with ANCC board certified
Holds current furnishing license
Holds DEA license
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
The Oncology Institute Of Hope And Innovation
09.2018 - Current
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care San Gabriel PD Clinic
10.2010 - 08.2018
Field Registered Nurse
Green Pine Home Health
09.2009 - 10.2010
Associate of Science -
Rio Hondo College
Bachelor of Science -
Azusa Pacific University
Master of Science -
Azusa Pacific University
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Azusa Pacific University
Doctor of Nursing Practice, since May 2022
Registered Nurse in CA, License number 758198 since 2009
Basic Life Support certification with American Heart Association
Family Nurse Practitioner with ANCC board certified
Holds current furnishing license
Holds DEA license
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