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LUCIE KIM

San Diego,CA
To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him, the greatest human achievement.
St. Augustine

Summary

Dedicated professional passionate about youth and education, offering a variety of skills from several years of professional experience including: crisis residential nursing, school nursing, customer service, administrative assistance, histology, research, and social work. Ready to help team achieve goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Community Research Foundation
San Diego, CA
2024.05 - Current
  • Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients.
  • Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various shifts as needed, maintaining high standards of care.
  • Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.

Administrative Assistant

Garage Door R&R Mechanical
San Diego, CA
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
  • Optimized calendar management for executive by creating template for future engagements.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to supervisor's requests, building strong relationship.
  • Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for process improvements.

Canoness and Donata

Norbertine Canonesses
Tehachapi, CA
07.2011 - 08.2023
  • Celebrated the Divine Liturgy day and night, providing intercessory prayer for the needs of all people.
  • Performed health assessments and offered recommendations to promote health outcomes.
  • Managed a large garden with over 100 shrubs, fruit trees,and vines, including setting up an irrigation system, planting, harvesting, propagating, and pruning.
  • Assisted with correspondence, drafting and writing letters, maintaining benefactor records.
  • Assisted in the completion of making apothecary items and readying them for gift shop sales.
  • Worked successfully with individuals to accomplish goals set by the community's superiors.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

School Nurse

San Diego Unified School District
09.2009 - 06.2011
  • Greeted students and documented their arrival and the service rendered to them, including emotional and social support, or medications as needed
  • Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development
  • Educated teachers and students on public health issues
  • Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students
  • Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students
  • Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home
  • Reviewed and updated existing protocols for various health-related topics such as allergies or asthma attacks
  • Participated in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices for providing quality care to students
  • Investigated incidents of abuse or neglect reported by faculty members or other staff member
  • Provided resources and referrals to families concerning community healthcare systems
  • Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness, contacting parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted
  • Inventoried and ordered medical or office supplies or equipment.

Histotechnologist

University Of California San Diego
08.2000 - 01.2008
  • Cut frozen and paraffin sections for histology.
  • Performed immunohistochemistry assays after protocol review.
  • Used balance, processor, embedder, microtome, cryostat and light and fluorescent microscopes.
  • Assisted in the purchase of new technology as the laboratory upgrades equipment.
  • Experience calculating and preparing chemical solutions accurately.
  • Maintained accurate data and confidentiality.
  • Kept accurate records of lab supplies, purchasing items as needed.
  • Knowledge in the operation of a personal computer, including MS Word and Excel, for recording inventories and expenditures.
  • Provided instructional support to other staff members.
  • Trained new staff, students assistant and volunteers with laboratory standards, providing one-on-one training session for tissue grossing, tissue processing and tissue sectioning.

Sales Assistant

Inacom Information Systems / Custom Edge
10.1996 - 06.1998
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding product availability and pricing
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain customer satisfaction
  • Handled returns and exchanges according to company policy and procedures
  • Created daily reports detailing sales activity for management review
  • Greeted and assisted customers in selecting merchandise
  • Accompanied sales rep to client job site to build rapport
  • Answered customers' questions about available products, prices and features
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information
  • Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires
  • Managed records of clients' orders and product availability to ensure timely delivery of items desired items also in the mode desired.

Food Stamps Eligibility Worker

Charlottesville Department of Social Services
10.1990 - 08.1992
  • Assessed clients' eligibility for public assistance programs and services
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions and program activities
  • Provided information to clients regarding their rights, responsibilities, and other relevant matters related to the programs they were applying for
  • Conducted interviews with applicants to verify all documentation provided was accurate and up-to-date
  • Prepared documents and applications for submission to appropriate agencies or organizations
  • Reviewed case files regularly to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines
  • Updated computer databases with current client information and status updates
  • Served as a liaison between clients, service providers, and other relevant parties involved in the application process
  • Evaluated changes in family or financial circumstances that could affect an individual's eligibility for assistance programs
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from potential applicants by phone or email.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University, San Marcos, CA
06.2009
Honor Roll 2007-2009 Nursing Honors Society Member

Bachelor of Arts - General Biology

University of California, San Diego, La, CA
09.1985 - 06.1990

Skills

  • Basic Math
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Supervision and Leadership
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Self-Directed
  • Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Organizational Skills
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Organizational Skills
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Chemical and Stain Assessment
  • Instrumentation Maintenance
  • Specimen Analysis
  • Specimen Handling
  • Tissue Processing
  • Universal Precautions
  • Collections Procedures
  • Laboratory Equipment Handling
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Histologic Slides Preparation
  • Administrative Support
  • Microtome Operation
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Experiment Development
  • Data Entry
  • Monitoring Equipment Inventory
  • Basic Math
  • Biohazardous Waste Disposal
  • Documentation Management
  • Routine Maintenance
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Disposal Procedures
  • Safe Handling
  • Tissue Sample Collection
  • Safety Regulations
  • Sharps Disposal
  • Tissue Embedding
  • Standardized Methodologies
  • Ordering Cleaning Supplies
  • Histology
  • Dissection

Certification

  • Certified HTL 2003
  • Active Public Health Nurse License
  • AHA BLS Certified

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse - Community Research Foundation
2024.05 - Current
Administrative Assistant - Garage Door R&R Mechanical
11.2023 - Current
Canoness and Donata - Norbertine Canonesses
07.2011 - 08.2023
School Nurse - San Diego Unified School District
09.2009 - 06.2011
Histotechnologist - University Of California San Diego
08.2000 - 01.2008
Sales Assistant - Inacom Information Systems / Custom Edge
10.1996 - 06.1998
Food Stamps Eligibility Worker - Charlottesville Department of Social Services
10.1990 - 08.1992
University of California - Bachelor of Arts, General Biology
09.1985 - 06.1990
  • Licensed Public Health Nurse
California State University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
LUCIE KIM