Danny Huynh
GARDEN GROVE,CA
Summary
Pre-med undergraduate student at UCLA with a strong foundation in the life sciences and a deep commitment to patient care. Brings prior clinical and team-based experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced, high-pressure situations. Motivated to apply medical knowledge in the field, provide compassionate care, and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Scribing and Shadowing
Hoangvy Le, MD
Gardena, CA
07.2023 - Current
- 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.
Department Coordinator Assistant
Care Extender Internship Program -
Los Angeles, 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.
- Reached out and worked Professors, faculty, and other organizations at UCLA as well as other colleges in order to promote the program and its mission
- Performed sweeps to ensure quality control
Planning Intern
Community Action Partnership of Orange County
Anaheim, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Worked directly with community members to better assess their needs and refer them to necessary resources to provide aid and relief
- Helped plan external events with other non-profits that shared similar missions and goals as CAP OC
- Connect with community partners and other non-profit organizations in order to spread CAP OC’s mission/resources and Community Needs Assessment
- Wrote Energy Blogs and research-based Community Needs Assessment to understand the causes and conditions of poverty in Orange County
- Worked and volunteered at many different community events/services such as the Tet Festival, Black History Parade, Food Bank, and many more.
Volunteer and Health Education Committee Member
Flying Samaritans at UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Volunteered at monthly free health clinics for underserved, underprivileged communities in Tijuana, Mexico. Helped create educational resources that promote health awareness and preventive medicine.
- Helped create educational resources that promote health awareness and preventive medicine
Volunteer and Language Development Committee Membe
Vietnamese Community Health at UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Volunteered at health sites/fairs that offer free health services to predominantly Vietnamese communities.
- Helped translate medical resources and flyers into Vietnamese to potentially bridge the language gap.
Sponsorship Chair
Medical, Educational Missions, and Outreach (MEMO)
Los Angeles, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Helped contribute to UCLA's sponsorship run events to raise funds which raised $20k for our Open Our Hearts Gala
- Part of Sponsorship Committee and volunteered at our Gala which raised $200k for children's heart surgeries in Vietnam, Scholarships for kids in underserved communities in VN, and funding our mission trip supplies,
- Will also volunteer in Mission Trip this July to Vietnam to offer free health fairs with physicians, volunteer at orphanages, and work with medical schools in Saigon.
Student Researcher
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Sack 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.
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 based on their feedback/needs 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.
President
Chapter Compassion at UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained collaborative partnerships with external organizations
- Worked with a hospice organization and volunteered with patients to provide companionship and emotional support.
- Coordinated with program director to ensure volunteers aligned with patient and family needs.
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.
Head Learning Assistant
LA Program at UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
12.2023 - 06.2025
- 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 LAs/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.
Volunteer Mentor
Medreach at UCLA
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
Education
WestCoast EMT
12-2023
High School Diploma -
Bolsa Grande High School
Garden Grove06-2022
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- BLS CPR certified and Heartsaver First Aid certified licensed EMT
- Can read, write, and speak Vietnamese fluently (awarded Seal of Biliteracy)
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Critical Decision-Making and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with coding and Microsoft applications such as Excel and other data analysis software 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 Coursework
- 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
- EE Biol 162L - Plant Physiology Lab
- Biomedical Research 5HA: Concepts and Strategies - Worked closely with professors and learned more about their research in order to better understand the fundamental concepts 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
Planning Intern
Community Action Partnership of Orange County
12.2024 - Current
Volunteer and Language Development Committee Membe
Vietnamese Community Health at UCLA
12.2024 - Current
Department Coordinator Assistant
Care Extender Internship Program -
09.2024 - Current
Volunteer and Health Education Committee Member
Flying Samaritans at UCLA
09.2024 - Current
Sponsorship Chair
Medical, Educational Missions, and Outreach (MEMO)
09.2024 - Current
Student Researcher
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Sack Lab at UCLA
09.2024 - Current
President
Chapter Compassion at UCLA
09.2024 - Current
Volunteer Tutor
Bruins for Accessible Education at UCLA
09.2024 - Current
Head Learning Assistant
LA Program at UCLA
12.2023 - 06.2025
Medical Scribing and Shadowing
Hoangvy Le, MD
07.2023 - Current
Educational Coordinator and TA
MEDAL at UCLA
03.2023 - Current
Volunteer Mentor
Medreach at UCLA
04.2022 - Current
WestCoast EMT
High School Diploma -
Bolsa Grande High School
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, Los Angeles
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