Karen Chung
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Caring and Dependable. Proud Mom of Twins. Passionate about helping students develop a love of learning!
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Oschner Medical Center
Lake Charles, Louisiana
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted healthcare providers in patient examinations and treatments.
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations efficiently.
- Collected and documented patient medical histories accurately.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
Nurse
RACHEL CHUA, MD AND KAREN FISHER, MD
Lake Charles, Lousiana
05.2017 - 01.2023
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Nurse
DR. CHI FEI CHUNG, MD
Lake Charles, LA
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Provided patient diagnoses under strict time constraints.
- Evaluated patients suffering from asthma, appendicitis and hernias.
Nurse
MOFFETT BROWN AND CHUA
Lake Charles, LA
06.2001 - 06.2010
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Nurse
BROWN, CHUA AND PRESTIA
Lake Charles, LA
06.2001 - 06.2010
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed information to pharmacies.
Legal Assistant
MAYOR RANDY ROACH
Lake Charles, Louisiana
07.1991 - 05.2001
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Biology And Environmental Sciences
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, Louisiana 08.1991 - 01.2001
MINOR IN ART -
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LousianaMINOR IN CHEMISTRY
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LASkills
- Experience working with children and assisting teachers (substitute teaching)
- High level of patience and love for teaching children
- Skilled in developing fun and learning activities for children
- Certified in basic life support (BLS)
- Compassionate caregiver
Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Nurse
Oschner Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
Nurse
RACHEL CHUA, MD AND KAREN FISHER, MD
05.2017 - 01.2023
Nurse
DR. CHI FEI CHUNG, MD
06.2010 - 07.2012
Nurse
MOFFETT BROWN AND CHUA
06.2001 - 06.2010
Nurse
BROWN, CHUA AND PRESTIA
06.2001 - 06.2010
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Biology And Environmental Sciences
McNeese State University
08.1991 - 01.2001
Legal Assistant
MAYOR RANDY ROACH
07.1991 - 05.2001
MINOR IN ART -
McNeese State University
MINOR IN CHEMISTRY
McNeese State University