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DAVID HUYNH

Spring,TX

Summary

First-year medical student at the University of Houston Fertitta Family College of Medicine with a background in Biochemistry (UT Austin, 2021) and hands-on experience in both laboratory and clinical research. Skilled in ophthalmology procedures, patient care, and molecular biology techniques, with strengths in leadership, communication, and collaboration. Actively seeking opportunities to expand research experience and contribute to advancing patient-centered medicine.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Unit Based Council Member

HCA Houston Healthcare
Tomball, TX
11.2021 - Current
  • Worked closely with team members to create initiatives, objectives, and performance standards that enable quality care to be provided.
  • Served as a point of contact to relay the concerns of staff in an attempt to address issues that may arise and promote a culture of patient safety.

Patient Care Technician

HCA Houston Healthcare
Tomball, TX
06.2021 - Current
  • Measured patients' vital signs and collected biological specimens to complete diagnostic tests for approximately twelve to fifteen patients every shift.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic health records and maintained close communication with the patient's healthcare team regarding their health status.
  • Assisted patients in performing activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising.

Student

Virtual Pre-Medicine Shadowing
03.2021 - Current
  • Obtained insight into medical practice and experience from practicing physicians that include a diverse range of medical specialties.
  • Explored and learned about different components in regards to a medical diagnosis, such as taking note of chief of complaint, lab, imaging, pathology for illnesses.

Dedicated Assistant to Dr. David Brown, MD

Retina Consultants of Texas
Houston, TX
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Accompanied physician across multiple clinic sites; scribed patient encounters, managed correspondence, and ensured seamless communication with co-managing doctors.
  • Guided and mentored clinic staff, introducing physician’s preferences and goals at each location while fostering a collaborative and professional work environment.
  • Participated in research efforts, including data collection and ongoing study design, with the goal of contributing to scientific publication.

Ophthalmic Technician

Retina Consultants of Texas
Cypress, TX
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Performed comprehensive patient work-ups, including chief complaint, past medical history, and medication reconciliation.
  • Accurately measured and documented visual acuity and conducted ophthalmic diagnostic testing.
  • Assisted attending physicians during in-clinic procedures, including intravitreal injections and laser treatments.

Research Assistant

UT Brown Institute of Molecular Medicine
Houston, TX
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Maintained transgenic mouse colonies, performed PCR genotyping, and cultured mammalian cells for experimental studies.
  • Prepared and stained immune cells from mouse organoids for flow cytometry analysis using FACS LSRII.
  • Supported immunology research projects by applying molecular and cell biology techniques under senior supervision.

Lead Mentor

Texas Interdisciplinary Plan
Austin, Texas
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Worked with a select group of mentor leaders on increasing academic engagement and involvement on campus for incoming freshmen.
  • Designed and presented engaging presentations that covered a broad range of topics from mental wellness to personal development that reached approximately four-hundred mentees in the program.
  • Served as a liaison and first point of contact for eight mentors where weekly meetings were held to collaborate and problem solve in response to arising mentee concerns.

Historian

Caduceus Pre-Medical Organization
Austin, TX
05.2019 - 05.2021
  • Managed the public relations of the organization’s website, Facebook, and Instagram to promote the events hosted.
  • Assisted in the establishment of the developing organization's reputation, where over two hundred dedicated members were recruited.
  • Designed, coordinated, and budgeted the organization’s shirt each semester and processed payments to ensure adequate supply.

HeartGift Volunteer

HeartGift Foundation
Austin, TX
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • Met with HeartGift recipients upon their arrival to provide a welcoming experience.
  • Assisted in the organization of fundraising events, profit shares, and community outreach initiatives to raise funds to support the organization's mission of reducing health disparities.
  • Participated in various volunteer opportunities to accomplish service goals.

Peer Mentor

Texas Interdisciplinary Plan
Austin, Texas
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Managed a group of four to five first-year students and helped provide a successful transition to the College of Natural Sciences.
  • Facilitated presentations to help students learn about campus resources, adjust to college life, pursue extracurricular opportunities, and develop educational and career aspirations.
  • Cultivated an environment where diversity is respected, valued, and supported to promote camaraderie amongst group members.

Volunteer

St. David’s Medical Center
Austin, Texas
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Discharged/transported patients to designated areas while maintaining a professional demeanor as part of a dynamic volunteer team.
  • Answered visitors' questions, offered directions and escorted them to their destination.
  • Performed general cleaning duties, keeping areas of the hospital clean, organized, and stocked with the necessary items.

Volleyball Coach

Texas Interdisciplinary Plan
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Built strong community relationships through positive interactions and cultivation of teamwork on a newly formed team amongst fifteen players each semester.
  • Guided players with encouragement and motivation during the development of skill sets to enhance the level of play.
  • Restructured the team to include tryouts and weekly practices to increase engagement levels.

Sustainability Squad Volunteer

Texas Athletics Sustainability Squad
Austin, TX
10.2018 - 12.2018
  • Worked successfully with a group of students to accomplish the goals set for environmental clean-ups and other sustainability initiatives.
  • Integrated sustainability solutions into daily practices and educated others on strategies to reduce waste.

Education

Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine
Houston
06-2029

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Kinesiology And Health Education

The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05.2021

Some College (No Degree) -

LoneStar College - University Park
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Service Oriented
  • Active Listening
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
  • Computer Literacy
  • Problem Resolution
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Team Leadership
  • Interpersonal Relations

Certification

  • American Red Cross: Basic Life Support Training - 2025
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention Training - 2021

Languages

  • English - Fluent
  • Vietnamese - Proficient

Affiliations

University Honors, 6 semesters

Hobbies

  • Photography
  • Volleyball
  • Art and Graphic Design

Timeline

Dedicated Assistant to Dr. David Brown, MD

Retina Consultants of Texas
05.2024 - 05.2025

Ophthalmic Technician

Retina Consultants of Texas
02.2023 - 05.2024

Research Assistant

UT Brown Institute of Molecular Medicine
09.2022 - 01.2023

Unit Based Council Member

HCA Houston Healthcare
11.2021 - Current

Patient Care Technician

HCA Houston Healthcare
06.2021 - Current

Student

Virtual Pre-Medicine Shadowing
03.2021 - Current

Lead Mentor

Texas Interdisciplinary Plan
08.2020 - 05.2021

Volunteer

St. David’s Medical Center
06.2019 - 02.2020

Historian

Caduceus Pre-Medical Organization
05.2019 - 05.2021

Sustainability Squad Volunteer

Texas Athletics Sustainability Squad
10.2018 - 12.2018

HeartGift Volunteer

HeartGift Foundation
09.2018 - 05.2021

Peer Mentor

Texas Interdisciplinary Plan
08.2018 - 05.2021

Volleyball Coach

Texas Interdisciplinary Plan
10.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Kinesiology And Health Education

The University of Texas At Austin

Some College (No Degree) -

LoneStar College - University Park

Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine

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