Hoi Sing Chung

DNP Nursing, University of Tennessee Health Science Center May 2024

BSN Nursing, University of Tennessee Health Science Center December 2008

PhD Pharmacology, Chinese University of Hong Kong December 2001
Dissertation: “Chemical and pharmacological investigations into an antitussive traditional Chinese medicinal herb”
Committee: Dr. G. Lin (chair), Dr. R.L. Jones, Dr. K.P. Fung, Dr. K. CHAN

MPhil Physiology, Chinese University of Hong Kong December 1998
Thesis: “Testicular angiogenesis in rats – developmental changes and hormonal stimulation by human chorionic gonadotrophin”
Advisor: Dr. C.L. Au

BMed Nantong Medical School (Nantong University) July 1988

Clinical Expertise

Erlanger Healthcare System, Chattanooga, TN Nov 2022 to Present
RN Nursing Pool, Erlanger South Family Medicine (Ringgold)

Methodist Germantown Hospital, Germantown, TN Dec 2020 to April 2021
RN Bedside Nurse, Med-Surg Floor 4West

LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, Memphis, TN June 2011 to Nov 2020
RN Bedside Nurse, Pulmonary 11th Floor

Regional Medical Center, Memphis, TN Nov 2011 to June 2012
RN Bedside Nurse, Post Trauma 5D Unit

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN July 2009 to June 2011
Clinical Research Associate – RN, Leukemia/Lymphoma, Comprehensive Cancer Center

Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, TN Jane 2009 to June 2009
GN to RN, Medical Intensive Care Unit

Methodist South Hospital, Memphis, TN July 2008 to Dec 2008
Nurse Extern, Emergency Room

• More than 12 years of clinical practice and research as a RN and research nurse at bedside

Research Interests

Nursing, Pharmacology, Pediatric Asthma

Selected Publications

Books

Burchum, J.R. & CHUNG, H.S. Pharmacology of the gastrointestinal tract. Book chapter In Pharmacology for Nurses Smith (Ed.) Berlington, MA, Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2014, pp. 211-236.

Journal Publications

Lan, J., CHUNG, H.S., Maltby, K., Stewart, C., Vickery, J., Michael, C.F., and Lew, D.B. “High Prevalence of Atopy in Cohort of Severe Persistent Pediatric Asthmatics in Memphis, Tennessee,” Ins Alle, Asth & Bronc, vol. 2, 2016, pp. 1-6.

Rhodes, L., Weatherford, B., Locke, L., CHUNG, H.S., Tidwell, C., Paton, E., & Lee, S. “A multidisciplinary approach to providing care to adolescents with spinal cord trauma resulting from all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents: A case study,” J Traumr Nurs, vol. 22, 2015, pp. 23-27.

CHUNG, H.S., Hathaway, D.K., and Lew, D.B. “Risk factors associated with hospital readmission in pediatric asthma,” J Pediatr Nurs, vol. 30, 2015, pp. 364-384. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2014.09.005. Epub 2014 Sep 28.

Selected Presentations

CHUNG, H.S., Breckenridge, L.A., Cross, B., Moore, B., West, B., and Zhan L. “Barriers to Conduct A School Based Pediatric Asthma Workshop for School Teachers and Families with Asthma Students in Asthma Capital,” 30 minute podium session on Society of Pediatric Nurses 29th Annual Conference, Advocate, Innovate, Elevate: Nurses Shaping Pediatric Health, Washington, D.C., April 24-27, 2019.

CHUNG, H.S., Cross, B., Breckenridge, L.A., Moore, B., West, B., Zhan, L. “New Initiative to Deliver Pediatric Asthma Workshops to Teachers and Families in Asthma Capital,”. Post Presentation on AACN Faculty Practice Pre-Conference, Coronado, CA, January 16, 2019.

Gill, M., CHUNG, H.S., Richardson, T., Hoffman, J., Breckenridge, L.A., and Moore, B. “Building a culture of health in an urban community,” 20x20 group presentation on Resilience Con 2017, Nashville, TN, April 17-19, 2017

CHUNG, H.S., Fadahunsi, A., Terry, W., and Lew, D.B. “Impact of multiple caretakers on pediatric asthma outcomes,” E-poster on 2016 American College of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2016.

Seminar, Workshop or Certification

Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN), Online Module/Presentation, 2018
Description: Certification of Pediatric Nurses (CPN) Review Chapter 8: Respiratory Conditions.

Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN), Webinar 2016 series, 1/14/2016
Description: Risk factors associated with pediatric asthma readmission: nursing implications

Funding

Grant of the Urban Child Institute (TUCI) 2016-2018
Building a culture of health for urban children and families focusing on the initiative of pediatric asthma management in collaboration with Shelby County Schools. {Zhan L, lead; Chung H, Co-PI}, $1,178,500.

Memberships

• American Nurses Association (ANA)/Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA), 2020-Present
  Membership
• Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN), 2013-Present
  Membership and Communication Officer of local Midsouth Chapter, 2015-2017

Service

• University
  [Institutional Review Board (IRB)], [University of Memphis], 2016-2022
• University
  [Safety Committee], [University of Memphis], 2016-2022
• Loewenberg College of Nursing
  [Faculty Affair Committee], [LCON], 2015-2022
• Loewenberg College of Nursing
  [Undergraduate Curriculum Committee], [LCON], 2012-2022
• Loewenberg College of Nursing
  [Graduate Curriculum Committee], [LCON], 2013-2015
• Society of Pediatric Nurses
  [Communication Officer], [Local Midsouth Society of Pediatric Nurses], 2015-2017

Awards and Honors

• IRB Appreciation Award 2021
  This award acknowledged IRB committee member for steadfast efforts and dedication to the protection of human subjects by way of providing high-quality reviews in a timely manner, $800.
  Excellence in Clinical Scholarship Award of Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) 2017
  This award recognized Pediatric Asthma Management team of Loewenberg College of Nursing to design and implement a Pediatric Asthma Management Program across Shelby County Schools system/community of color that has contributed significantly to the well-being and health care of children and their families through the consistent application of scholarship in clinical practice.
• Grant of the Urban Child Institute (TUCI) 2016-2018
  Building a culture of health for urban children and families focusing on the initiative of pediatric asthma management in collaboration with Shelby County Schools. {Zhan L, lead; Chung H, Co-PI}, $1,178,500.
  New Research Award of Excellence of Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) 2015
  This award recognized Dr. Hoi Sing Chung as a novice nurse researcher who has recently completed an outstanding research study on risk factors associated with hospital readmission in pediatric asthma and who has excellent potential to develop and implement a program of research that contributes to well-being and health.
• Daisy Faculty Award 2015
  Dr. Chung utilized creative teaching techniques to provide an outstanding learning environment to help students learn Pharmacology. He demonstrated great caring and compassion for his students. His coaching and guidance helped students successfully progress to the nursing clinical courses. His positive attitude enhanced the students’ learning environment and the collaboration with faculty.
  Methodist-LeBonheur Center for Nursing Excellence Award 2008
  Hoi Sing Chung demonstrated strong commitment and persistence for career goals and initial pursuit of nursing excellence.

Patents

• Lin, G., CHUNG, H.S., Hon, P.M., Dong, H., and But, P.P.H., “Plant extracts and alkaloids having antitussive activity,” Unites States Patent, No. 6,992,078 B2.
• Lin, G., CHUNG, H.S., Hon, P.M., Dong, H., and But, P.P.H., “Plant extracts and alkaloids having antitussive activity,” People’s Republic of China Patent, No. ZL 03 1 22472.5.
• Lin, G., CHUNG, H.S., Hon, P.M., Dong, H., and But, P.P.H., “Plant extracts and alkaloids having antitussive activity,” Hong Kong SAR Patent, No. HK 1527216.