Su-Hyeon Min

Dedicated Surgical Registered Nurse with hands-on experience in General Surgical department. Skilled in laparoscopic, robotic, and open surgical techniques , with a strong foundation in surgical procedures, instrument management, and intraoperative patient safety .

1. Surgical Preparation & Instrument Management:

• Specialized in surgeries in LGI, UGI, HBP, vascular, and breast parts, ensuring all surgical procedures were efficiently prepared with appropriate instruments, supplies, and sterile field management.
• Managed and maintained surgical instruments for both routine and emergency procedures, ensuring equipment availability and sterility.

2. Laparoscopic & Open Surgery Assistance:

• Assisted in various laparoscopic procedures, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colectomy, Hartmann’s procedure, gastrectomy, and hepatectomy.
• Performed scopist duties as well, requiring precise anatomical knowledge and close coordination with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff.
• Assisted in major open surgeries, including kidney and liver transplantation, PPPD, and complex oncologic resections.
• Provided support for robot-assisted surgeries, including robotic cholecystectomy and robotic subtotal gastrectomy.
• Managed spinal anesthesia surgeries, including hemorrhoidectomy and anal fistula operations, ensuring patient safety and smooth procedural flow.
  

3.Intraoperative Patient Safety & Assistance:

• Maintained strict sterile techniques, performed surgical counts, and ensured accurate instrument passing during procedures.
• Monitored patient positioning, pressure points, and temperature regulation to prevent falls, nerve injuries, and perioperative complications.
• Actively participated in intraoperative surgical team coordination, ensuring smooth transitions between surgical steps and minimizing operative time.
  

4. Educational Contributions & Surgical Knowledge Sharing:

• Created and uploaded comprehensive surgical guides, procedure-specific notes, and anatomical references to the department’s shared educational platform, enhancing team-wide knowledge.
• Studied and documented surgeon-specific preferences, procedural variations, and key anatomical landmarks, ensuring seamless intraoperative support.

Worked as a member of the anesthesia and surgical team in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for 11 months , providing expert support in perioperative patient management, invasive procedure assistance, hemodynamic monitoring, and post-anesthesia recovery.

Experienced in handling high-acuity cases , including liver and kidney transplantation , with a strong focus on patient safety, aseptic techniques, and precision in anesthesia support .

1. Preoperative Patient Assessment & Anesthesia Preparation:

• Conducted comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations , verifying patient demographics, medical history, allergies, infections, primary diagnosis, and planned surgical procedures .
• Prepared and managed anesthesia equipment for general (G/A), spinal, and epidural anesthesia , ensuring availability of ventilator circuits, induction agents, inhalation anesthetics, and infusion devices (ORCHESTRA, micro syringe pumps, etc.) .
  

2. Invasive Procedure Assistance & Hemodynamic Monitoring:

• Assisted in A-line, C-line, and Swan-Ganz catheter insertion procedures, ensuring sterile field maintenance and real-time patient monitoring .
• Monitored hemodynamic parameters , including cardiac output, central venous pressure (CVP), and pulmonary artery pressures , to assess fluid responsiveness and guide therapy.
• Managed catheter maintenance , preventing infection and ensuring proper functioning of invasive monitoring devices.
  

3. Intraoperative Anesthesia & Surgical Support:

• Performed continuous vital sign monitoring and adjusted fluid resuscitation, blood transfusions, and vasoactive medications according to anesthesia protocols.
• Collecting arterial/venous blood samples and interpreting results for real-time patient management.(ABGA,TEG, and other intraoperative lab tests)
• Supported intraoperative transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) procedures , assisting anesthesiologists with imaging and monitoring during critical cases.
• Maintained precise documentation of induction details, medication administration, intraoperative fluid/blood I&O, and anesthesia depth monitoring .
  

4. Postoperative Recovery & Patient Safety:

• Ensured smooth emergence from anesthesia , monitoring airway patency, pain control, and hemodynamic stability.
• Utilized forced-air warming devices (FMS), hotlines, and rapid infusion systems to maintain normothermia and prevent perioperative hypothermia.
  

5. Transplant Anesthesia & Infection Control:

• Assisted in liver and kidney transplant anesthesia preparation , implementing strict aseptic techniques to minimize infection risk in immunocompromised patients.
• Ensured optimal fluid and hemodynamic management during transplant cases, coordinating with the anesthesia team to maintain intraoperative stability.