Danny Huynh
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Compassionate college student who is currently working to pursue a future in the healthcare field. Involved with numerous community service oriented organizations and have had many experiences working in a group setting. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and adept at quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Researcher
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Lab at UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Measured leaf veins of species across the USA to better predict the climate sensitivity of these plants and their ecosystems
- Performed data entry tasks using excel/sheets to ensure accurate and organized record-keeping of leaf vein measurements
- Collaborated with a research team, refining methodologies for data collection and ensuring accuracy in ecological measurements.
Volunteer Tutor
Bruins for Accessible Education at UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Provided academic support and mentorship to K-12 students experiencing homelessness, helping them strengthen skills in core subjects such as math, reading, and writing.
- Tailored lesson plans to meet the diverse needs of students from various educational backgrounds.
- Fostered a supportive and stable learning environment, encouraging students' personal growth, resilience, and academic confidence.
Volunteer Care Extender
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center - UCLA Health
Logan, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Served as an ER Greeter, welcoming patients and families, providing information, and assisting ER staff to help improve efficiency and the overall patient experience
- Assisted in the Surgical Unit and contributed to patient comfort by providing companionship and responding to patient inquiries, fostering a supportive and empathetic environment for patients and families.
- Developed cultural sensitivity and empathy by interacting with diverse patient populations, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
- Practiced time management by balancing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, adapting to shifting patient and staff needs.
Educational Coordinator and TA
MEDAL at UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Served as a TA to supported healthcare professionals and medical students in Vietnam in learning Medical English, enhancing their communication skills in clinical settings.
- Facilitated interactive lessons and discussions, providing personalized assistance to students to improve their proficiency in medical terminology and effective patient communication.
- As Ed coordinator, developed learning materials and resources for TAs of this program to use during lessons and for students to access.
- Fostered a supportive and engaging learning environment that encouraged student participation and feedback, contributing to a positive educational atmosphere.
Volunteer Mentor
Medreach
Los Angeles, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Acted as a mentor to high school students, providing guidance on college preparation and exploring career opportunities in healthcare.
- Assisted students in developing college application materials, including personal statements, resumes, increasing their confidence and readiness for post-secondary education.
- Developed supportive relationships with mentees, promoting academic success and personal growth through regular check-ins and tailored advice.
- Help host quarterly career seminars for high school students to explore the healthcare field
Head Learning Assistant
LA Program at UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Was a college tutor for Physics and Chemistry
- Collaborated closely with professors to design course materials and develop lesson plans, enhancing students’ understanding of complex concepts in Physics and Chemistry.
- Trained and mentored new tutors, providing guidance on effective tutoring techniques and supporting their transition into the role.
- Led review sessions for exams, breaking down challenging topics and improving student preparedness and confidence.
EMT Student
WestCoast EMT
Anaheim, CA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Learned importance of compassion and non-judgement when interacting with patients
- Learned life-saving skills and basic life support
- Experience with being an on-scene leader and communicating with patients or colleagues.
- Learned how to take medical histories and data entry of medical records
Medical Scribing and Shadowing
Hoangvy Le, MD
Gardena, CA
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported a family medicine doctor by documenting patient encounters, maintaining accurate and detailed medical records to improve care efficiency and quality.
- Interacted with diverse community members, fostering cultural and economic awareness to better understand and meet patients’ unique needs.
- Gained insights into patient care and the healthcare system, enhancing communication skills and learning effective medical terminology and clinical practices.
- Developed a keen attention to detail by accurately entering data and verifying patient information, reducing errors in medical records.
Volunteer
Red Cross
Garden Grove, CA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Completed 60 hours of community service, assisting in the facilitation of blood drives to support local healthcare needs and promote community awareness about the importance of blood donation.
- Provided information and guidance to potential donors, addressing questions and concerns to encourage participation and enhance the donor experience.
Volunteer
Key Club International
Garden Grove, CA
09.2020 - 06.2022
- 130 hours of community service
- Helped run city events such Irvine Global Village Festival, Surf City Marathon, etc.
- Helped deliver food boxes to elderly at senior living centers
Education
High School Diploma -
Bolsa Grande High School
Garden Grove, CA06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Can read, write, and speak Vietnamese fluently (awarded Seal of Biliteracy)
- BLS CPR certified and Heartsaver First Aid certified
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Critical Decision-Making and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with coding and Microsoft appliances such as Excel through research experiences, medical scribing, coursework (Stats, math coding, labs)
- Experience with data analysis and entry (through previously mentioned experiences)
- Experience working collaboratively with team members to achieve common goals and improve service
Relevant Courses
- Stats 13 (Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences)
Learned how to analyze statistic data and used coding prgrams such as R to create graphs and tables based on data sets.
- Lifesci 23L (Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology) -
Learned basic lab fundamentals, how to operate lab equipment such as spectrophotometer, pipets, and so on, conducted pcr and western blot experiments.
- Lifesci 30A + 30B (Mathematics for Life Scientists)
Used mathematical models to understand dynamics of biological systems. Used coding programs such as sagemath and python to graph biological systems.
- Lifesci 7A - Cell and Molecular Biology
- Lifesci 7B - Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology
- Lifesci 7C - Physiology and Human Biology
- Lifesci 107 - Genetics
- Biomedical Research 5HA: Concepts and Strategies
Worked closely with professors and learned more about their research in order to better understand the fundamental concpets and their experimental approaches. The topics that we covered were relating to metabolism and how it could influence the development of diabetes and stem cells and how they can be used to treat cancer.
Timeline
Student Researcher
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Lab at UCLA
09.2024 - Current
Volunteer Tutor
Bruins for Accessible Education at UCLA
09.2024 - Current
Volunteer Care Extender
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center - UCLA Health
09.2024 - Current
Head Learning Assistant
LA Program at UCLA
12.2023 - 06.2024
EMT Student
WestCoast EMT
09.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Scribing and Shadowing
Hoangvy Le, MD
07.2023 - 12.2023
Educational Coordinator and TA
MEDAL at UCLA
03.2023 - Current
Volunteer Mentor
Medreach
04.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Red Cross
09.2021 - 06.2022
Volunteer
Key Club International
09.2020 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Bolsa Grande High School
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Los Angeles
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