Samuel Lum BSN, RN
Orange
Summary
Registered Nurse with a foundational CNA background, offering a ground-up understanding of bedside care and hospital operations. Currently taking courses in healthcare technology and data systems to support a transition into digital health. Skilled at identifying workflow bottlenecks and documentation burdens. Eager to bring a practical, frontline perspective to an introductory role implementing software tools that support clinical staff.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - DOU/Telemetry
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
La Palma, California
09.2025 - Current
- Analyzed present-time telemetry strips and recognized complex physiological changes.
- Used real-time data to execute high-acuity interventions involving rapid clinical nursing judgment.
- Integrated evidence-based practice to patient care.
- Managed digital documentation within Epic EHR to ensure clinical accuracy and compliance.
Patient Care Assistant – Neuro ICU
Hoag Memorial Presbyterian
Newport Beach, California
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Assessed and documented minute-to-minute physiological and neurological changes in critically ill patients, contributing to data-driven, real-time adjustments in patient care plans.
- Managed and organized clinical data to support RNs and physicians, ensuring accurate charting essential for systemic analysis and machine learning model training.
- Adapted to rapidly evolving clinical technologies and protocols, demonstrating the agility required to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced tech environments.
Patient Care Technician - Tele-sepsis Unit
Providence Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, California
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted virtual monitoring of patient vitals and symptoms, effectively coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deploy rapid response interventions.
- Demonstrated strong compliance in handling sensitive patient health information while navigating telemedicine software and health-decision support systems.
- Translated complex clinical workflows into clear technical feedback to help product teams improve EHR usability.
Physical Therapy Aide
California Therapy Solutions
Newport Beach, United States
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitored patient adherence and physical performance using digital health sensors.
- Digitized paper-based exercise protocols into template libraries within the clinic's patient portal, improving operational efficiency.
- Tracked and charted patient physical metrics over time, identifying patterns in recovery data to assist therapists in optimizing treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA06-2025
Associate degree - Kinesiology
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA06-2022
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- EMR systems
Certification
- Registered Nurse (License #95424237) Expires: 12/31/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Expires: 6/30/2027
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Expires: 6/30/2027
Nursing Clinical Rotations
- Providence - Mission Viejo Hospital: Integrations (135 hours)
- Coast Plaza Hospital–ICU, ER : Critical Care (135 hours)
- Project Access – Norwalk : Public Health (90 hours)
- Serra Catholic School: Pediatrics (67.5 hours)
- Providence – Mission Viejo– Antepartum, Postpartum, Labor & Delivery: OB (67.5 hours)
- Encompass Health– Acute Rehabilitation Unit: Med Surg 2 (135 hours)
- Silverado San Juan Capistrano: Mental Health (90 hours)
- Silverado Newport Beach Memory Care: Med Surg 1 (101 hours)
- Main place Memory Care: Fundamentals (90 hours)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - DOU/Telemetry
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Patient Care Assistant – Neuro ICU
Hoag Memorial Presbyterian
08.2024 - 06.2025
Patient Care Technician - Tele-sepsis Unit
Providence Mission Viejo
01.2024 - 08.2024
Physical Therapy Aide
California Therapy Solutions
05.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Associate degree - Kinesiology
Saddleback College