Catherine S.

Chung, BA
catherine.s.chung@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of San Diego, Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, San Diego, CA (2009 – Present)
Master of Science in Nursing (MEPN), Clinical Nurse Leader Expected graduation: May 2011
Emory University, Atlanta, GA (1997-2001)
Majors: BA Psychology, BA Spanish
CERTIFICATION
BLS for Healthcare Providers- American Heart Association (Current until February 2012)
STD Overview for Non-Clinicians Adjunct Trainer- CA Department of Public Health (2008)
CLINCAL EXPERIENCE in San Diego County
Health Assessment Skills Lab- University of San Diego (48 hrs) (Aug 2009)
Intermediate Medical/Surgical Unit- Scripps Encinitas (256 hrs) (Sep-Dec 2009)
Intermediate Medical/Surgical Unit- Sharp Memorial (144 hrs) (Jan-May 2009)
Psychiatric Mental Health Unit- Palomar Medical Center (96 hrs) (Jan-May 2009)
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY
Dominican Republic – University of San Diego (Jan 2010)
Pediatric and adult community clinic service, community health education (48 hrs)
Provided well-child examinations, health and developmental screenings, and home visits in order to identify
needs for further health care education with families and established local health care providers. Designed and
instructed community health education classes on various topics in Spanish.
Japan- Peace Boat Global Education Program (Jul 2004-May 2005)
Volunteer language educator for non-profit organization working with students of all ages while sailing around
the world through 32 international ports of call.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Orange County Department of Public Health, Santa Ana, CA (May 2008-June 2009)
Health educator and coordinator for CA Department of Public Health statewide STD Community
Interventions Program (SCIP). Provided education and trainings to clinicians, teachers, health educators,
parents and youth on family planning, reproductive health and STD and teen pregnancy prevention.
Applied Medical, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Apr 2007-May 2008)
International relations and sales operations administrator for medical/surgical device company. Managed 33
accounts for distributors throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Japan Exchange Teaching Program (JET), Kumamoto City, Japan (July 2001-July 2004)
Taught English language curriculum in junior high and high schools. Developed supplemental learning materials
and lesson plans, prepared and led cross-cultural educational events, peer counseled international exchange
students and Japanese students.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE in Orange County, CA
Hoag Memorial Hospital, Newport Beach, CA (May 2008-May 2009)
Clinical Care Extender- volunteer patient care assistant (242 hrs total)
- Oncology Unit (49 hrs) - Labor and Delivery Unit (72 hrs)
- Emergency Department (69 hrs) - PACU (52 hrs)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Member, Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) (Aug 2009-Present)
Member, Graduate Nursing Student Association (GNSA) (Aug 2009-Present)
LANGUAGE
Spanish- Fluent speaking, writing, reading