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Hyoung-keun Lee

Operating Room Registered Nurse
Bucheon-si

Summary

Compassionate and highly competent Operating Room Nurse with extensive experience in orthopedic surgery across both tertiary academic hospitals and orthopedic specialty centers. Proven expertise in scrub and circulating roles for complex procedures, including total joint replacements, arthroscopy, trauma fixation, and advanced spine surgeries. Adept at delivering safe, evidence-based perioperative care in high-volume surgical environments, with advanced proficiency in systems such as Zimmer, Stryker, DePuy, and robotic-assisted technologies. Committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and excellence in surgical outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital (638 Beds)
02.2025 - Current
  • Transferred to broaden clinical exposure and develop proficiency across multiple major surgical departments
  • Scheduled to receive scrub nurse training in:
    Neurosurgery (NS)
    General Surgery (GS)
    Gynecology (GY)
    Cardiothoracic Surgery (CS)
    Da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery
  • Building a comprehensive surgical foundation in preparation for future employment as an OR nurse in the United States

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Yonsei Bone Sarang Hospital (122beds)
03.2023 - 02.2025
  • Experienced in Complex Joint Surgeries:
    Performed scrub and circulating nurse duties in high-level orthopedic procedures such as revision TKA, revision THA, and robot-assisted TKA (Roboc TKA), reflecting the advanced surgical capabilities of a certified orthopedic specialty hospital.
  • High Surgical Volume & Workflow Efficiency:
    Managed a high caseload of total joint replacements, adapting quickly to fast-paced OR environments and consistently delivering precise, organized, and efficient intraoperative support.
  • Expertise in Orthopedic Specialty Procedures:
    Demonstrated advanced clinical skills in a wide range of joint and spine surgeries, utilizing deep knowledge of orthopedic instruments, implant systems, and surgical protocols specific to shoulder, hip, knee, and spine.
  • Technical Proficiency with Devices & Systems:
    Skilled in preparing and operating systems from Zimmer, Stryker, DePuy, and robotic surgical platforms, ensuring smooth surgical flow and patient safety in complex cases.
  • Focused on Surgical Excellence & Team Collaboration:
    Known for strong attention to sterile technique, precise instrument handling, and proactive communication with surgical teams to support optimal patient outcomes.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Soonchunhyang University Hospital (1000beds)
04.2019 - 05.2022
  • Performed scrub and circulating nurse duties for various orthopedic surgeries including:
    Total joint replacements: TKA, THA, bipolar hemiarthroplasty, TSA, RTSA, TAR.
    Arthroscopic surgeries involving shoulder, knee, ankle, wrist, hip, and spine.
    Procedures include rotator cuff repair (IST, SSC, SST), Bankart repair, SCR, ACL/PCL reconstruction, HTO, meniscal root repair, and others.
    Trauma surgeries: ORIF, CRIF, and external fixation.
    Spinal surgeries: discectomy, PLIF, OLIF, DLIF, TLIF, PVCR, corpectomy, ACDF, laminoplasty.
  • Maintained a sterile field, ensured accurate instrument counts, and coordinated closely with surgical teams to support efficient and safe operations.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and precision in managing complex surgical setups and responding to intraoperative needs in high-pressure environments.
  • Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

JOONGBU UNIVERSITY
Geumsan-gun, South Korea
03.2013 - 03.2019

Skills

    Surgical instrumentation

    Intraoperative assessment

    Sterile technique

    Robotic-assisted surgery

Certification

Korea Registered Nurse License

Timeline

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital (638 Beds)
02.2025 - Current

New York State Registered Nurse License

10-2023

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Yonsei Bone Sarang Hospital (122beds)
03.2023 - 02.2025

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Soonchunhyang University Hospital (1000beds)
04.2019 - 05.2022

Korea Registered Nurse License

03-2019

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

JOONGBU UNIVERSITY
03.2013 - 03.2019

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