Chelien Kue
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Highly compassionate caregiver with excellent interpersonal skills, strong multi-tasking capabilities, and the resilience to handle challenging situations under pressure. Maintains a positive attitude, works seamlessly with others, and brings a calm, supportive presence to the environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Foothill Regional Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe patient environment.
- Provide clear and compassionate communication to patients and families.
- Report changes in patient condition promptly to nurses or medical staff.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Preceptorship
UCI Medical Center
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Ensure continuous neurological monitoring for patients in critical condition due to stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries, external ventricular drains (EVDs), and postoperative neurosurgical situations.
- Conduct regular neurological evaluations (Glasgow Coma Scale, pupil response, cranial nerve function, motor strength, drift, reflexes) and recognize early indicators of deterioration.
- Oversee advanced medical devices such as EVDs, intracranial pressure (ICP) monitors, ventriculostomies, lumbar drains, electroencephalograms (EEG), ventricular shunts, and invasive lines.
- Administer critical infusions (such as nicardipine, clevidipine, hypertonic saline, mannitol, propofol, and norepinephrine) while adjusting for hemodynamic responses.
Health Care Aide
CarePartners Home Health
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted with restorative and rehabilitative care activities.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, increasing their independence and overall well-being.
- Demonstrated cultural competence in providing care to diverse patient populations with respect and sensitivity.
Medical Manufacturing Technician
Edwards Lifesciences, Ultimate Staffing
07.2016 - 10.2024
- Coordinate daily production activities to meet schedules, quality standards, and output targets.
- Escalate quality deviations and work with QA to implement corrections.
- Train, mentor, and cross-train team members on machinery, safety, and procedures.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing: Registered Nurse
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing: Registered Nurse
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2026
Medical Assistant - Back/Front Office
Regional Occupational Program
Santa Ana, CA05.2014
Skills
- Compassionate patient interaction
- Perseverance & Adaptability
- Communication & Collaboration
- De-escalation skills
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Accountability & Reliability
Certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA
languages
Hmong: Native
Timeline
Preceptorship
UCI Medical Center
11.2025 - 12.2025
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Foothill Regional Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
Health Care Aide
CarePartners Home Health
11.2024 - 04.2025
Medical Manufacturing Technician
Edwards Lifesciences, Ultimate Staffing
07.2016 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant - Back/Front Office
Regional Occupational Program
Associate Degree - Nursing: Registered Nurse
Santa Ana College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing: Registered Nurse
Grand Canyon University