Amber Chin
Sacramento
Summary
Healthcare professional with well-rounded skill set in patient care and medical support. Recognized for adeptly handling patient assessments and providing consistent, high-quality care. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing healthcare environments, ensuring seamless patient experiences and outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Allergy LVN Sr.
UC Davis Health IM Specialty
Sacramento
01.2024 - Current
- - Assist Allergists/Physicians with patient care during visits, procedures, and testing (spirometry, skin testing, respiratory/immune procedures) per protocol.
- - Collect histories and vitals; present concise findings to providers to support diagnoses and treatment plans.
- - Administer medications and vaccines; monitor for adverse reactions; document in EMR.
- - Schedule and prepare diagnostic tests; ensure results are filed promptly.
- - Educate patients on disease management, inhaler technique, allergy avoidance, immunotherapy basics, and action plans.
- - Assist with immunotherapy administration (per state policy); monitor post-injection observations and document reactions.
- - Track patient progress, update treatment plans, and escalate concerns as needed.
- - Maintain HIPAA-compliant EMR, including meds, immunizations, and allergies.
- - Support clinic flow, infection control, inventory, and safety protocols; participate in QA and accreditation readiness.
CWC/ Admin LVN
Bridgewood Post Acute/Cedarwood Post Acute/Capital Transitional Care
Sacramento
09.2022 - 05.2024
- - Conduct comprehensive wound assessments (measurement, photography, etiologies, infection risk).
- - Develop and implement wound care plans with physicians; perform dressing changes, negative pressure therapy (where permitted), irrigation, and topical agents.
- - Monitor healing, adjust care plans, and communicate changes to care team and patients/caregivers.
- - Lead quality improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to evidence-based wound care guidelines.
- - Coordinate vascular/PAD assessments, compression therapy, offloading, and referrals.
- - Educate patients/caregivers on wound care, recurrence prevention, nutrition, and activity modification.
- - Manage wound-related medications; monitor for adverse effects.
- - Collect specimens or wound cultures as indicated and integrate results into EMR.
- - Maintain wound care supplies and equipment; manage inventory.
Clinic LVN Lead, Referral Assistant
WellSpace Health
Sacramento
07.2021 - 06.2023
- - Support clinic administration: scheduling, medication management, and appointment optimization.
- - Coordinate interdepartmental referrals and follow-ups; ensure timely documentation and care coordination.
- - Maintain EMR for psychiatric and SUD patients: treatment plans, progress notes, orders, consent.
- - Contribute to QA initiatives and adherence to evidence-based care guidelines.
- - Assist with compliance, safety, infection control, and equipment maintenance.
- - Prepare patient education materials; train staff on SUD/psychiatric protocols and clinic processes.
- - Assist with billing and coding accuracy; ensure proper documentation for reimbursement.
- - Participate in staffing, training, and performance evaluations; foster a collaborative team environment.
CHT-PCT/LVN II
DaVita Dialysis
Sacramento
02.2016 - 06.2021
- - Served as lead clinical liaison; supervised dialysis technicians and clinical staff on shifts.
- - Conduct pre-/post-dialysis assessments, vital signs, cannulation support, and post-dialysis checks.
- - Ensure adherence to treatment regimens; verify machine settings, water quality, and dialysate parameters.
- - Manage vascular access care; collaborate with nephrologists and access teams.
- - Respond to acute events (hypotension, cramps, alarms) per protocol; escalate as needed.
- - Administer meds/treatments; monitor for adverse effects; document in EMR.
- - Enforce infection control, aseptic technique, catheter care, hygiene, and environmental safety.
- - Maintain supplies, labeling, storage; manage inventory and ordering.
- - Educate patients on dialysis processes, diet, fluids, and self-management.
- - Collaborate with a nephrology team to optimize outcomes; lead QA initiatives and compliance with regulations.
- - Perform lab draws and wound cultures per protocol; integrate results into EMR.
- - Lead unit scheduling, coverage, and safe staffing; oversee staffing operations and training.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center
Sacramento01-2019
General Studies
Sacramento City Community College
Sacramento12-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Outpatient care
- Wound care
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Treatment plan implementation
- Workflow coordination
- Care plan development
- Postoperative care
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Direct patient care
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of over 15 staff members.
- Achieved highest housing placements for patients by completing multi-disciplinary care with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved Infectious cases which led to lower sepsis and mortality rates.
- Achieved increase of resolved wounds by introducing photograph charting for weekly rounds and monthly QA.
- Collaborated with a team of 3 doctors and 1 RN in the development of a brand new hospital based Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Practice.
Certification
- Certified Wound Care LVN, Astutes Wound Care - 2023
- IV and Venipuncture, Ro Health - 2021
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - 2021
- Certified Hemodialysis Technician, Davita Inc - 2016
- Certified Nurse Assistant, SacMed - 2015
Timeline
Allergy LVN Sr.
UC Davis Health IM Specialty
01.2024 - Current
CWC/ Admin LVN
Bridgewood Post Acute/Cedarwood Post Acute/Capital Transitional Care
09.2022 - 05.2024
Clinic LVN Lead, Referral Assistant
WellSpace Health
07.2021 - 06.2023
CHT-PCT/LVN II
DaVita Dialysis
02.2016 - 06.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center
General Studies
Sacramento City Community College