Rachel Luu
Norwalk,CA
Summary
Motivated Float Pool CNA with experience caring for diverse, high-acuity patient populations. Seeking a New Graduate RN residency position to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care while continuing to develop clinical skills and critical thinking.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant- Float Pool Unit
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
Orange, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Managed 8-16 patient assignments while providing 1:1 sitter support for high-risk patients, maintaining patient safety and achieving zero fall incidents.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to communicate patient condition changes, enabling timely clinical interventions and contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Delivered safe, compassionate care to diverse patient populations across 10 units, including high-acuity and behavioral health cases, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
Mental Health Worker
Anne Sippi Clinic Treatment Group
North Hollywood, CA
03.2021 - 09.2025
- Delivered psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with chronic schizophrenia and co-occurring mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders, enhancing their quality of life.
- Managed psychiatric emergencies in collaboration with crisis response teams, ensuring patient safety and facilitating timely interventions.
- Monitored and reported changes in client symptoms to staff, facilitating timely interventions and personalized care plan adjustments.
- Developed and led Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA) meeting program, empowering patients in managing mental health and substance use recovery.
- Documented patient observations and progress in Exym EMR system, ensuring compliance with agency standards and enhancing clinical quality.
Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician
Twin Town Treatment Centers
Los Alamitos, CA
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Facilitated psychoeducational group sessions on CBT, DBT, and SMART Recovery, enhancing patient engagement and supporting positive recovery outcomes.
- Monitored and reported changes in client behavior, enabling timely interventions and personalized support.
- Collaborated with care team to coordinate integrated housing, medical, and behavioral health solutions for clients.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
SANTA ANA COLLEGE
Santa Ana, CA06-2026
Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certificate Program -
UCLA EXTENSION
Los Angeles, CA01-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Philosophy
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE
Riverside, CA01-2019
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- ADL Support
- Patient mobility
- Crisis intervention
- Team collaboration
- Adaptable
Clinical Experience
Fundamentals of Nursing |UCI Fountain Valley| Medical-surgical unit 96 hours
Pediatrics |CHOC| PICU, CVICU, NICU, Medical-surgical unit 96 hours
Obstetrics |UCI Medical Center| L&D, Ante-partum, Post-partum unit 96 hours
Medical-Surgical |South Coast Global Medical Center| Medical-surgical unit, ED, ICU 96 hours
Mental Health |Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health| Adolescent unit, Adult inpatient units 72 hours
Critical Care |Orange County Global Medical Center| ICU, BICU, ED, Med-tele unit 96 hours
Preceptorship |Providence St. Joseph Hospital| Emergency Care Center 108 hours
Certification
- CPR/ BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant- Float Pool Unit
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician
Twin Town Treatment Centers
09.2021 - 04.2022
Mental Health Worker
Anne Sippi Clinic Treatment Group
03.2021 - 09.2025
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
SANTA ANA COLLEGE
Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certificate Program -
UCLA EXTENSION
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Philosophy
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE