Nelly Wong
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse II
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Santa Monica, CA
03.2023 - Current
- 4MN NICHE Champion 2025-2026: implemented nurse-driven mobility interventions to prevent deconditioning in older adult populations
- 4MN Magnet Champion 2026
- 4MN Leadership: Unit Practice Council 2026 member
- Developed and implemented EBP project: "Early Identification of Disruptive Patient Behaviors," utilizing the ABART tool to reduce patient-staff incidents and improve patient satisfaction
- Provide care for high-acuity medical-surgical telemetry patients, including individuals with cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, eating disorders, and complex chronic conditions
- Manage 4–5 patient assignments, prioritizing rapidly changing clinical conditions and coordinating multidisciplinary care
- Perform continuous cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia recognition, and escalation of care for deteriorating patients
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to implement complex care plans
- Lead patient education and discharge planning for medically complex populations
- Mentor nursing students during clinical rotations, reinforcing patient assessment, prioritization, and clinical decision-making
IV Therapy Nurse
Swift Drip
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Assist in development and coordination of a mobile IV therapy service, including scheduling, patient intake, and clinical protocols
- Provide mobile IV hydration and vitamin infusion therapy in home and wellness settings
- Perform venipuncture and IV catheter insertion using strict aseptic technique
- Assess client health history and contraindications prior to infusion therapy
- Monitor for adverse reactions and complications during and after treatment
- Educate clients on hydration, supplementation, and post-infusion care
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to infection control and safety standards
Health Scholar
COPE Health Solutions
Newport and Irvine, CA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Completed 4,000+ volunteer hours rotating through multiple hospital units including medical-surgical, emergency department, PACU, and physical therapy
- Assisted clinical staff with patient mobility, hygiene, and supportive care
Behavior Technician / Interventionist
Center for Behavioral Sciences / Easter Seals
Irvine, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Implemented behavioral interventions and individualized treatment plans to improve client behavior and social skills
- Developed structured visual communication tools (PECS) to support verbal and nonverbal client interaction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
Irvine, CA08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Sciences
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA09.2019
Skills
- English (fluent)
- Mandarin (fluent)
- Cantonese (conversational)
- Spanish (basic)
Certification
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (exp. 07/2026)
- AHA Basic Life Support (exp. 06/2027)
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (exp. 07/2026)
Timeline
IV Therapy Nurse
Swift Drip
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse II
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Behavior Technician / Interventionist
Center for Behavioral Sciences / Easter Seals
01.2019 - 01.2020
Health Scholar
COPE Health Solutions
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Sciences
University of California, Irvine