Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Clinical and Volunteer Experience
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Desiree Chen

San Gabriel,United States

Summary

Compassionate and driven nursing student with a comprehensive background and hands-on experience in emergency medical services and patient-centered care. Possesses strong communication, critical thinking, and dedication to patient advocacy in fast-paced clinical settings. Passionate about emergency and critical care with a strong commitment to professional growth and high-quality care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Medical Scribe

Vituity
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate closely with physicians and PAs to assemble and complete medical record documentation regarding patient visits
  • Use Meditech Expanse to write narrative account of events and chart clinical patient encounters
  • Verify accuracy of patient information and medical records to avoid discrepancies and maintain consistency
  • Gained insight into ED workflow and interdisciplinary communication

Emergency Medical Technician

Lifeline Ambulance
10.2021 - Current
  • Administered Basic Life Support treatment to patients in the hospital and during transportation at the interfacility setting
  • Prepared thorough and accurate patient care reports to support communication and safe transfer of care between facilities
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
  • Monitored patient vital signs and status to determine care needs

Student Lead Service Worker

The Village Market
10.2018 - 06.2021
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily responsibilities to ensure that tasks are completed according to established standards
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition

Store Associate

Togo's & Baskin Robbins
12.2016 - 08.2017
  • Provided exceptional customer service and assisted with store opening and closing procedures
  • Managed cash transactions and processed payments accurately

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

University of California - San Diego
La Jolla
06.2021

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Clinical documentation
  • Adaptability
  • Critical thinking in fast-paced settings
  • Compassionate care
  • Professional bedside manner

Clinical and Volunteer Experience

Assurance Hospice - 200 hours (May 2020 - Current)                                                                   Arcadia, CA

  • Navigated through Consolo and HospiceMD EMR system and scanned and uploaded files accordingly
  • Created tabs and charts for nurse documentation


Moores Cancer Center at UCSD Health - 104 hours (Jan 2021 - June 2021)                                 La Jolla, CA

  • Supported medical staff to improve the efficiency of infusion treatment and maintained general cleanliness at the infusion center
  • Distributed comfort and nutrition items to patients


Global Medical Brigades Club  - UCSD (June 2019)                                                                      La Jolla, CA

  • Embarked on a 9-day brigade to Panama to contribute to the organization's holistic approach to sustainable development in communities
  • Organized medical workshops in rural communities to assist in dental hygiene, packaging medication, vital sign assessment, and wellness education

Certification

  • EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Languages

English
Chinese (Mandarin)

Timeline

Emergency Medical Scribe

Vituity
01.2023 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Lifeline Ambulance
10.2021 - Current

Student Lead Service Worker

The Village Market
10.2018 - 06.2021

Store Associate

Togo's & Baskin Robbins
12.2016 - 08.2017

Master of Science - Nursing

Western University of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

University of California - San Diego