Huong Pham

Coordinated weekly volunteer visits to ensure compliance with hospital regulations and streamline scheduling.

Communicated with hospital staff to assess patient eligibility for group activities.

Managed logistics by confirming psychiatry resident availability and organizing volunteer assignments.

Facilitated structured social interactions with adolescent and teen psychiatric patients during weekly sessions.

Observed outpatient consultations for thyroid, parathyroid, and head-and-neck cancer patients to enhance diagnostic and treatment planning understanding.

Assisted with documentation by recording ultrasound findings and summarizing patient histories in electronic medical records.

Gained insights into specialized surgical care through interpretation of diagnostic imaging and multidisciplinary management.

Observed thyroid and parathyroid surgeries, focusing on surgical anatomy and intraoperative decision-making.

Execute research on normothermic machine perfusion with porcine and human organ models.
Evaluate mRNA encapsulation efficiency within lipid nanoparticles.
Conduct biochemical assays to monitor organ viability and functionality throughout perfusion process.

Co-facilitated wellness group sessions with a licensed social worker, assisting graduate students in academic transitions and stress management.

Led discussions on dismantling toxic academic competition and recognizing individual strengths within a peer-support framework.

Provided empathetic guidance based on personal experience as a master’s student to support peers facing challenges.

Delivered compassionate companionship to patients undergoing chemotherapy, fostering a supportive environment.

Engaged in active listening, allowing patients to voice concerns and emotions freely.

Provided empathy and reassurance to alleviate anxiety and enhance emotional well-being during treatment.

Accompanied patients from homes to medical appointments, ensuring comfort and continuity of care.

Served as Vietnamese–English translator to enhance communication between patients and healthcare providers.

Explained physician instructions to reinforce care plans, promoting adherence and understanding.

Provided full-time care and emotional support to a close family member undergoing treatment for cancer.

Prepared meals tailored to post-chemotherapy dietary restrictions, promoting strength and comfort.

Accompanied the patient to clinic visits, assisted with appointment coordination, and advocated for their care needs.

Offered continuous emotional support, helping navigate the challenges of treatment with empathy, patience, and resilience.

Entered medical information for approximately 20 patients daily into Centricity EMR system under supervision of Internal Medicine physician.

Ensured accurate coding of each patient’s medical diagnosis and visit type for insurance qualification.

Facilitated hands-on laboratory instruction for anatomy and microbiology techniques.

Assisted in anatomy, physiology, and microbiology courses to enhance student comprehension.

Proctored and graded quizzes and exams for 300 students efficiently.