KYEONG A LEE
Registered Nurse (RN)
DAEGU
Summary
I have worked in intensive care units and a dialysis center, where I’ve developed skills in both acute and long-term patient care, crisis management, and critical thinking. I also have experience in several specialties, particularly thoracic and general surgery, neurology, and nephrology. These diverse experiences have helped me adapt to different types of patients and medical situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
GYEONGSAN JOONGANG HOSPITAL
Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
10.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality care for acute and long-term patients, especially neurology and internal medicine patients, in a 13-bed ICU department.
- Primarily cared for patients with central lines, PICC lines, IV pumps, Foley catheters, feeding tubes, pressure ulcers, EVD care dressings, endotracheal tubes, and ventilators.
- Delivered appropriate treatments such as inserting IVs, performing blood transfusions, administering bolus tube feedings, wound care dressings, and titrating medications.
- Continuously educated both patients and caregivers, involving patients in their daily care plans
- Documented procedures, patient conditions, and medication administration using EMR for increased efficiency while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes by actively participating in rounds discussions and sharing valuable insights from a nursing perspective.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
GYEONGSAN JOONGANG HOSPITAL
Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided care to dialysis patients with chronic renal disease in a 30-bed dialysis unit.
- Addressed all alarms and improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and intervening when necessary.
- Assessed and cannulated patients' vascular access, including needle insertion in arteriovenous fistulas or grafts for aseptic connection with dialysis tools.
- Reviewed physician orders, collected dialysis data, administered dialysis-related intravenous/oral medications, and verified that patients took prescribed drugs.
- Reduced complications by accurately assessing needs and adjusting treatment plans.
- Discharged patients when vital signs were stable and provided patient education applicable to their medical conditions.
- Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their well-being during treatment sessions.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital
Daegu, KOREA
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided high-quality care for acute patients, especially neurosurgery and general surgery patients, in a 13-bed ICU department.
- Assessed and monitored the hemodynamic and neurological status of post-surgical patients, identifying signs and symptoms of complications.
- Primarily cared for patients with central lines, PICC lines, IV pumps, Foley catheters, feeding tubes, pressure ulcers, ostomies, EVD, tracheostomies, endotracheal tubes, ventilators, and CRRT.
- Delivered appropriate treatments such as inserting IVs, performing blood transfusions, changing PICC line dressings, providing tracheostomy care, administering bolus tube feedings, EVD care dressings, wound care dressings, and titrating medications such as anticonvulsant.
- Initiated rapid response and performed chest compressions when appropriate.
- Continuously educated both patients and caregivers, involving patients in their daily care plans.
- Documented procedures, patient conditions, and medication administration using EMR for increased efficiency while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes by actively participating in rounds discussions and sharing valuable insights from a nursing perspective.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Pusan National University Hospital
Busan, KOREA
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided high-quality care for acute patients, especially thoracic surgery and general surgery patients, in a 12-bed ICU department.
- Closely monitored telemetry of post-surgical patients and those who were hemodynamically unstable.
- Responsible for identifying signs and symptoms of cardiac issues or other life-threatening complications post-surgery or due to disease processes.
- Primarily cared for patients with central lines, PICC lines, IV pumps, Foley catheters, feeding tubes, pressure ulcers, ostomies, chest tubes, tracheostomies, endotracheal tubes, ventilators, and CRRT.
- Delivered appropriate treatments such as inserting IVs, performing blood transfusions, changing PICC line dressings, providing tracheostomy and ostomy care, administering bolus tube feedings, wound care dressings, and titrating medications such as pressor agents or anti-hypertensive agents.
- Initiated rapid response and performed chest compressions when appropriate.
- Continuously educated both patients and caregivers, involving patients in their daily care plans
- Documented procedures, patient conditions, and medication administration using EMR for increased efficiency while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes by actively participating in rounds discussions and sharing valuable insights from a nursing perspective.
Education
Nursing
Pusan National University
Korea, Busan 03.2016 - 02.2020
Skills
Certification
Registered Nurse, Korea Ministry of health&Welfare, License # 437133
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
GYEONGSAN JOONGANG HOSPITAL
10.2024 - Current
Registered Professional Nursing, New York Board, License # 919539
12-2023
Dialysis Registered Nurse
GYEONGSAN JOONGANG HOSPITAL
04.2023 - 09.2024
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2023
Basic Life Support Certification, Korean Association of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
03-2022
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Pusan National University Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Korea Ministry of health&Welfare, License # 437133
03-2020
Nursing
Pusan National University
03.2016 - 02.2020
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