Education
California State University San Marcos
Master’s of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honors Society
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
Cum Laude Honors
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honors Society
Licenses and Certifications
State of California Board of Registered Nursing, Nurse Practitioner #95016645
American Nurses Credentialing Center Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification #202*******
California Association for Nurse Practitioners Controlled Substances II
State of California Board of Registered Nursing, Registered Nurse #95036841
State of California Board of Registered Nursing, Public Health Nurse #545862
Crisis Prevention Institute Nonviolent Intervention Training
Emergency Nurses Association Trauma Nursing Core Course
American Stroke Association National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
American Heart Association Electrocardiogram and Pharmacology
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support
Professional Experience
University of California San Diego 01/19-05/20
Hillcrest, Outpatient Clinic
La Jolla, Eating Disorder Clinic
Areta Crowell Center 06/19-05/20
San Diego, Community Clinic
Survivors of Torture International 08/19-12/19
San Diego, Outpatient Clinic
Kaiser Permanente 01/17-Present
San Diego Medical Center, Emergency Department, Clinical Registered Nurse
Relief Charge Nurse, Bed Czar, Team Lead, Triage, Preceptor RN
Sharp Healthcare 08/13-02/17
Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Emergency Department, Clinical Registered Nurse
Pod Lead, Triage, Code Room, Preceptor RN
Nursing Research
Impact of Chewing Gum on Test Anxiety with Dr. Romig, California State University in San Marcos, 2017-2020
Nursing Research Assistant with Dr. JoAnn Daughtery, California State University in San Marcos, 2013-2015
Nursing Research Assistant with Dr. Deborah Bennett, California State University in San Marcos, 2013-2015
Palomar Health Medical Center’s Hand Hygiene Research, Research Data Collector at Palomar Health Medical Center in Escondido, CA, 2011-2013
Kinesiology Department’s Jump Study Research, Research Participant for Osteoporosis in Pre-Menopausal Women, California State University in San Marcos, CA, 2011-2012
Leadership
Active Shooter Drill 03/2017
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center in San Diego, California
Quality Improvement Special Project with Uriel Dualos 08/13-05/15
University of California San Diego in La Jolla, California
Emergency Department Bedside Report Special Project with Nancy Howerton 08/13-12/13
Veteran’s Affair San Diego Healthcare System in San Diego, California
Patient Satisfaction Special Project with Chad Hutchison 08/13-12/13
University of California San Diego in Hillcrest, California
Oncology Department Coordinator for Pathmaker Internship 09/10-08/11
Palomar Pomerado Health in Escondido, California
Awards & Honors
Kaiser Permanente Influenza Champion, 2017-2019
California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Nursing Grant, 2018-2020
Kaiser Permanente SCPMG Regional Care Experience Recognition for Overall Patient Satisfaction, 2017
Certificate of Nursing Practice from Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, January 2014
Grant from Philanthropic Educational Organization International, November 2013
Certificate of Recognition from Project HOPE, August 2013
First Place Award for Nursing Research Proposal from Sigma Theta Tau International, May 2013
California State University Dean’s List, 2011-2014
Congressional Recognition from Congressman Darrell Issa, June 2005
Commendation from Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante, June 2005
Congressional Recognition from Congressman Darrell Issa, May 2005
California State Senate Recognition, May 2005
California State Assembly Recognition, May 2005
Commendation from Bonsall Lion’s Club, May 2005
Certificate of Youth Leadership from Supervisor Bill Horn, May 2005
Community Student of the Month from Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, May 2005
Congressional Recognition from Congressman Darrell Issa, April 2005
Community Involvement
Buddhist Temple, Fresh Produce Collector and Distributor in San Diego County, Orange County, and Los Angeles County, CA, 2011-Present
Meals for the Homeless in San Diego County and Orange County, 2011-Present
Locks of Love, Hair Donor to Make Wigs for Children with Alopecia in FL, 2004-Present
ConnectMed, Cleft Lip and Cleft Palette Repair for Pediatric Patients, 2015-Present
Fallbrook Smiles Project, Childhood Obesity and Diabetes Screening in Fallbrook, CA, February–March 2014
Healthy Initiative through Peer Education, Sex Education for Teens in Hue, Vietnam, February-March 2014
Community Health with Professor Lien Nguyen and Hue University of Medicine in Hue, Vietnam, January 2014
Nursing Simulation Assistant with Professor Deb Bennett at California State University San Marcos, 2013-2014
Student Nurse Association Mentor to Undergraduate Nursing Students, 2012-2015
Chest Tube Simulation for California State University Chancellor Timothy White, October 2013
Vietnam Health Education Literature Program, Fund Raiser Volunteer, October 2013
Project HOPE, Palliative Care Simulation at California State University San Marcos, August 2013
Association of Critical Care Nursing, Student Member for San Diego Chapter, 2013-2014
Flood Church’s July Jubilee, Manicurist/Pedicurist to Homeless in San Diego, CA, July 2012
American Cancer Association’s Relay for Life at University of California Los Angeles, 2004-2007
Languages
Vietnamese
Spanish