Sue Dong RN,BSN
Cupertino,CA
Summary
Resourceful and reliable RN seeks opportunities to expand skills while facilitating the department's growth. Offers excellent patient care, multitasking, and time management abilities. Thrives under stress. Devoted to high-quality patient-centered care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse I- Respiratory/ Neuro Med-Surg
Doctor Medical Center
Modesto , CA
09.2023 - Current
- Managed high-acuity neurological and respiratory patients in a med-surg setting, including stroke and intracranial hemorrhage cases; performed advanced neurological monitoring (NIHSS q6h, MEND, neuro checks q4h) and escalated care for deterioration
- Provided specialized respiratory support, including tracheostomy care, ventilator management, high-flow oxygen, and CPAP/BiPAP
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and delivered patient and family education on stroke recovery, respiratory care, and discharge planning to ensure safe, effective transitions of care
- Performed comprehensive patient assessment, monitoring, and accurate electronic documentation to ensure continuity and quality of care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, PT/OT, respiratory therapy, and case management, to coordinate patient-centered care plans
- Acted as a strong patient advocate, ensuring patient needs were addressed and care was delivered safely and effectively
- Actively participated in rapid response and code blue events, assisting in emergency interventions, patient stabilization, and coordination with code teams
Patient Admin Specialist II/Medical Assistant
Occupational Health,Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
07.2017 - 04.2022
- Assisted in New Hire Employment's Health Screen and Medical Clearance Process
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Provided TB Screening for all employees, faculty and staff,
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions
- Preformed drug and alcohol tests
- Provided employees with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects
- Provided Capr Training/ N95 Mask Fitting
- Facilitated visiting scholars program, Assisted visiting scholars/observers' medical clearance
Medical Assistant
North East Medical Services
San Jose, CA
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs
- Collected blood, urinary, Fecal samples from patients for lab work
- Provided patients with vaccinations with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects
- Attached electrodes to patients' bodies and recorded electrical impulses from heart to perform EKGs
- Communicated test results to medical professionals
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team
- Conducted insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions
- Called Local Pharmacy for medication refill
Medical Assistant
Gentle Touch Medical Group
Los Gatos, CA
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person
- Prepared treatment rooms for Physicians
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Performed diagnostic testing such as EKG, ABI, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), Glucose/ HbA1c Test
- Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR
- Collected specimens of blood or other fluids from patients for testing purposes
- Assisted in Pap Smear and Mona Lisa Gynecology procedures
- Performed Allergy Skin Tests/ PPD skin tests
Education
Bachelor of Science - ABSN
Samuel Merritt University
San Mateo, CA4 2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12 2014
Medical Assistance Certification - Clinical Medical Assistant Program
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA4 2013
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Creative Problem Solving
- Eagerness to Learn
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- High Acuity patients/ ventilator management
- Stroke patients assessment and patient care
- Airway Management
- Medical Sample Collection/Drawing Blood
- Performing EKG/ EKG Interpretation and Monitoring
- First Aid/CPR/ACLS/PALS
- Familiar with Epic EHR System/ CPT and ICD 9 coding
- Stress Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Culturally Competent
- Fluent in Chinese
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Medical Assistant Certification 2013
Breath Alcohol Technician Certification 2019
Basic Life Support and First Aid 2026
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I 2022 License Number: CPT-02260029
ACLS and PALS 2026
NIH Stroke Scale Certification 2025
Mental Health First Aid Certification 2023
Public Health Nursing,PHN 2023 License Number: 566324
Registered Nurse; California Board of Nursing 2023 License Number: 95342942
Timeline
Clinical Nurse I- Respiratory/ Neuro Med-Surg
Doctor Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Patient Admin Specialist II/Medical Assistant
Occupational Health,Stanford Health Care
07.2017 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant
North East Medical Services
07.2016 - 07.2017
Medical Assistant
Gentle Touch Medical Group
12.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - ABSN
Samuel Merritt University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
San Francisco State University
Medical Assistance Certification - Clinical Medical Assistant Program
San Francisco State University