Matthew Chhen

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in the acute care setting providing high-quality care within the medical-surgical /telemetry units. Demonstrates adaptability and thrives high-paced and high-pressure environments. Ensures the safety and quality of care for patients is the number one priority. Proven ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized care plans.

• Awarded employee of the month on the Medical-Surgical/ Telemetry unit at Encino Hospital Medical Center.

• CA Registered Nurse, 10/24
• ACLS Certification, 08/24
• BLS Certification, 07/24
• NIH Stroke Scale Training & Certification, Never
• Hospital Fire & Life Safety Certificate, Never
• ECG & Pharmacology Certification, Never
• Customer Guidelines for Compassionate Care Certificate, Never

• Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Glendale, CA, 90, Lead position in 'Mission in Action' public health program; provided care & comfort to patients and families in ED; utilize skills in therapeutic communication and therapeutic play; offer hydration and nutritional snacks; promote infection control and prevention; provided stroke education to patients and families. Utilized a leadership role by providing education, management skills, and monitoring student colleagues. Worked alongside leads from various departments, human resource director, and stroke director.
• Midnight Mission, Skid Row, Los Angeles, CA, 8, Assisted in food preparation, cleaning of kitchen and dining area; Serve food and beverages to the homeless and those in need; participate in team collaboration with facility staff, community members and classmates.
• March of Dimes Walk, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA, 8, Assist in setting up medical aid check points throughout event route; provide medical aid and offered hydration to event participants, provide health and safety precautions throughout event; assist in clean up following event and offer assistance to participants and families.
• Mental Health Courthouse, Los Angeles, CA, 8, Exposure to mental health patients undergoing criminal defenses, mental health holds, facility transfers, and approval of power of attorney.
• Fire House Youth Ministries, Los Angeles, CA, 8, Assist in event set-up and clean-up; Greet and check-in attendees of youth outreach event; utilize therapeutic communication with staff members, youth attendees, and family members; participate in event games and group activities.