Jin-kyeong An
Registered Nurse
Seoul,11
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Seoul Asan Medical Center, excelling in operating room safety and patient communication.
- Completed 30 months of rotational training across 10 departments (HBP, OS, BR, PS, URO, OPH, NR, KT, ENT, CS), working as both a scrub and circulating nurse.
- Assisted in major surgeries including PPPD, KT, clipping aneurysm, free flap, RCR, glaucoma/cataract surgeries, thyroidectomy, breast cancer and reconstruction surgeries.
- Proficient in handling energy devices, automatic staplers, various suture types, patient positioning, and incision techniques specific to each specialty.
- Experienced with surgical equipment such as microscopes, flexible scopes, laparoscopes, arthroscopes, as well as plate, screw, drill, and suture tools.
- Worked in South Korea’s largest hospital, frequently supporting high-acuity cases requiring speed, precision, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Able to stay calm under pressure and effectively support complex and emergency surgeries due to broad, hands-on experience across all 10 departments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse,
Seoul Asan Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Continually updated knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chung Ang University
Seoul 04.2001 -
Skills
Operating room safety
Maintaining sterility
Teamwork and collaboration
Basic life support
Effective patient positioning
Patient safety
Patient communication
Chart updating
Surgical support
Scrub nurse skills
Circulating nurse skills
Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Registered Nurse,
Seoul Asan Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chung Ang University
04.2001 -