Wendy Chung, RN
Bloomfield,CT
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with extensive experience in patient care coordination and staff mentorship. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective teamwork, critical assessment, and education. Skilled in managing electronic health records while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with health regulations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hospital of Central Connecticut
New Britain, USA
04.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care including assessments and medication administration.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to physicians.
- Inserted and removed IV catheters for patient treatment.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans, ensuring coordinated and effective treatment.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, enhancing their understanding of hospital protocols and ensuring quality patient care.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse
Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Thoracic Surgery
Hartford, USA
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Assessed urgency of patient calls to prioritize responses and ensure timely care.
- Patient care coordination
- Preparing patients for surgery
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
- Managed patient documentation and ensured accuracy of health records to support continuity of care.
- Conducted health screenings and coordinated follow-up care to enhance patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Registered Nurse
ECHN
Manchester, USA
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Monitor patient's vital signs, and cardiac rhythms, analyze diagnostic results and changes in symptoms.
- Implement and monitor care plans for patients with various cardiac issues.
- Administer medications, catheterization, defibrillation, and other treatments.
- Assisted in cardiac procedures, supporting medical staff during patient examinations and interventions, including electrocardiograms.
- Evaluated patients, addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with critical care team members.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to collaboratively develop and review patient care plans.
- Teach patients how to prevent heart disease and educate families on ways to assist loved ones with cardiovascular disease and ensure a healthy lifestyle at home.
Medical Assistant
Collins Medical Associates
West Hartford, USA
08.2008 - 09.2023
- Assisted healthcare providers during patient examinations and procedures, contributing to quality patient care.
- Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them to be attended to by their physician.
- Greeted, scheduled, and checked in patients, enhancing patient flow and office efficiency.
- Coordinated patient appointments and follow-up visits efficiently.
- Record patients' medical history, vital signs, EKGs, or information such as test results in their medical records.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Managed inventory and ordered medical, lab, and office supplies to ensure availability and support operations.
- Protect the security of medical records to maintain confidentiality through HIPAA.
Sales Associate/Cashier
Payless Shoe Source
Bloomfield, USA
06.2007 - 03.2009
- Greeted customers and addressed questions about merchandise, providing tailored advice for selection.
- Recommended, selected, and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and preferences.
- Itemized and totaled customer merchandise selection at the checkout counter, using the POS, and worked with cash and credit cards.
- Ticketed and arranged merchandise displays to enhance visibility and attract customer interest.
- Unloaded shipments and organized inventory, ensuring efficient access to current and new stock.
- Managed inventory and examined merchandise to identify items to be reordered and supplies that required replenishment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT08-2023
Associate Degree - Health Sciences
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT12-2019
Certified Medical Assistant -
Branford Hall Career Institute
Windsor, CT12-2007
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient care collaboration
- Medication management
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic health records
- Workflow optimization
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Effective communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hospital of Central Connecticut
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Thoracic Surgery
10.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse
ECHN
04.2024 - 09.2024
Medical Assistant
Collins Medical Associates
08.2008 - 09.2023
Sales Associate/Cashier
Payless Shoe Source
06.2007 - 03.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Goodwin University
Associate Degree - Health Sciences
Goodwin University
Certified Medical Assistant -
Branford Hall Career Institute