Emily Duong

Aspiring pre-medical student studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UCSD.

• Palomar Health, Pathmaker Intern: Involved in hands-on patient care with activities such as eating, toileting, bed bathing and transportation within hospital grounds. Assisting physicians and nurses with daily care while adhering to established protocols and maintaining patient confidentiality. Certified by the American Heart Association as a BLS Provider. 
• LHC Inc, Direct Support Professional: Worked to provide assistance and support to adults with varying degrees of developmental, physical and psychological disabilities- tasks such as guiding clients through activities such as personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, as well as administering medication, managing medical appointments, and maintaining good relations between clients. Red Cross certified in Adult First Aid/CPR/AED usage. 
• Palomar Health, ER Volunteer: Worked to clean, restock, and attend to patient’s needs. Assisted RNs in keeping patients updated on test times, maintaining patients sanitary upkeep, helping patients read through important documents and discharge information, and took vitals for arriving patients.

Current undergraduate student studying Molecular and Cell Biology projected to graduate March 2025.