VIVIAN CHOU
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable RN candidate with experience in high-acuity pediatric and adult settings. Skilled in establishing meaningful patient and family rapport, even in stressful clinical situations. Former educator with advanced communication skills, cultural competence, and the ability to remain flexible and composed in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Monitor and report changes in patient health status in a primary ICU step down that consists of high acuity kids with complex medical needs eg. trach/vent, total care in addition to med-surg patients ages 0-24 years old.
- Assist patients with daily living activities as well as utilizing Cerner to document in real time: vital signs, I&O’s, diets, and other tasks to ensure patient and family safety and comfort
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on carrying out comprehensive patient care plan and meeting patient/family needs
Private Tutor
Grades K-12
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - Current
- Develop personalized learning plans for each student based on their strengths and areas for growth, and individualize teaching methods to cater to the unique learning styles and needs of each student
- Collaborate with parents to provide feedback on student progress and discuss strategies for academic improvement
Elementary Teacher
New Heights Charter School
Crenshaw, CA
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Adjusted and implemented engaging lesson plans following state standards to interact with whole group and small group
- Fostered collaborative relationships with students and families through effective communication and personalized teaching strategies
- Collaborated with grade level and other grades to maintain a cohesive learning experience throughout students’ schooling
4th Grade Dual Language Mandarin Teacher
City Terrace Elementary
City Terrace, CA
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Create and implement engaging lesson plans to interact with whole group and small group
- Utilize cultural competency to create a diverse and inclusive learning environment and foster a sense of belonging and respect for different perspectives.
- Collaborate with the teaching team to share best practices and resources, fostering a collaborative learning community that enhances student outcomes and teacher professional development.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Cal State Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2026
Masters in Education -
Pepperdine University GSEP
Los Angeles, CA05-2020
Bachelors of Arts in Education -
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2019
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
- Bedside manner
- Electronic charting
- Reliable team player
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), CA Projected: 2026
- Certified Nurse Assistant, CA License: 01307710
- ACLS Exp. 02/2028
- BLS Exp. April 2026
LANGUAGES
English
Mandarin
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Med-Surg - Olive View Medical: 180 hrs
- Tele/Med- Surg - Kaiser Woodland Hills: 135 hrs
- Psych - Northridge Medical Center: 48 hrs
- Peds/ ED - Tarzana Medical Center: 67.5 hrs
- ED/ ICU/Tele - Valley Presbyterian: 180 hrs
- OB/NICU - Tarzana Medical Center: 67.5 hrs
- ICU - Northridge Medical Center Present (Preceptorship): 90 hrs
Total: 768 hrs
PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT
- Co-Publicity Director - NSNA current
- Co-Fundraising Chair - NSNA. Fall ‘25 ~1.6k raised
- Student Mentor - NSNA current
- TCAB Volunteer - Cedar-Sinai 60 hrs
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year Award LAUSD 2020, 2021
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
10.2024 - Current
Elementary Teacher
New Heights Charter School
06.2022 - 06.2024
4th Grade Dual Language Mandarin Teacher
City Terrace Elementary
08.2020 - 06.2022
Private Tutor
Grades K-12
05.2019 - Current
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Cal State Northridge
Masters in Education -
Pepperdine University GSEP
Bachelors of Arts in Education -
University of Washington