Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Class of 2028
Hi, I'm Hyejung Kim.
Future nurse, lifelong caregiver.
I'm a nursing student at Texas State University building a career around empathy, patient-centered care, and community health — shaped by years of hands-on volunteer work from Austin to Cambodia to South Korea.
About
Care shows up in the details.
I'm currently pursuing my BSN at Texas State University after completing an Associate of Science in Pre-Health Sciences at Austin Community College, where I graduated as an Honors Program student with a 3.95 GPA. My path into nursing has been shaped as much by the lab bench as by the bedside — from annotating bacteriophage genomes in a research program to measuring blood pressure at community health events to sitting with elderly residents in South Korea and supporting rural clinics in Cambodia.
Core Strengths
Education
Building the foundation.
Texas State University
Class of 2028Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Austin, TX
Relevant Coursework: Essential Nursing Care, Foundation of Professional Nursing Practice, Health Assessment Across the Life Span
Austin Community College
Class of 2026Associate of Science: General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences · Austin, TX
Honors Program Student · GPA 3.95
Research Experience
Curiosity behind the microscope.
Phage Genome Annotation Research
Aug 2025 – Jan 2026SEA-PHAGES Program · Austin Community College
- Annotated the bacteriophage AuntGwenStacy genome using DNA Master, PECAAN, and Phamerator.
- Identified coding sequences and tRNAs via GeneMark, Aragorn, and tRNAscan-SE.
- Conducted BLAST and HHPred analyses to predict protein functions and protein domain homology.
- Reviewed automated predictions and prepared finalized GenBank-ready annotation files.
Healthcare Volunteer
Hands-on, heart-first.
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center
Austin, TX · May 2025 – Aug 2025
- Volunteered at a homeless navigation center to support individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Organized and distributed donated food supplies to ensure efficient service.
- Served meals and beverages while supporting community health outreach efforts.
Elderly Care Center
South Korea · May 2022 – Aug 2023
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly residents with age-related health conditions.
- Assisted with organizing recreational activities to improve residents' quality of life.
- Supported daily care activities and ensured residents' comfort and safety.
Humanitarian Volunteer
Cambodia · Dec 2021 – Jul 2023
- Supported doctors in delivering medical care and patient support in rural communities.
- Donated 50 bicycles annually to elementary school graduates transitioning to middle school.
- Established and managed a charity to fund a water pump and solar panels for a rural village and school.
- Organized volunteers to clean schools and distribute donated clothes, books, toys, and essentials.
Leadership & Community Involvement
Showing up for my community.
Pre-medical Society
Event Coordinator · Austin, TX · Sep 2025 – May 2026
- Built a formal connection between UT Austin and Austin Community College to support pre-health student collaboration.
- Led the planning and coordination of events, workshops, and informational sessions.
- Served as the primary communication bridge between both campuses.
UTMRC
Officer of ACC Liaison · Austin, TX · Nov 2025 – Present
- Delivered hands-on CPR education to community members.
- Organized and distributed winter kits to individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Led outreach efforts to increase participation and awareness of UTMRC activities.
Student Community of Asian Nursing (SCAN)
Team Member · Austin, TX · Oct 2025 – May 2026
- Volunteered at Longhorn Lights, measuring students' blood pressure and educating them on cardiovascular health.
- Participated in SCAN activities supporting cultural diversity and student outreach.
PowerLins Tutoring Mentorship Program
Mentee, with Dr. Li-Chen Lin · Austin, TX · Oct 2025 – May 2026
- Participate in weekly mentorship sessions on communication and professionalism in healthcare.
- Practice patient-centered education and role-playing to improve nurse-patient interactions.
- Learn the value of lifelong learning, medical terminology, and adapting communication for diverse patient needs.
Certifications
Ready when it matters.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
June 2025
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
June 2025
ACS Stop the Bleed
October 2025
Contact
Let's connect.
Whether it's about a clinical opportunity, mentorship, or community health collaboration — I'd love to hear from you.