An experienced ICU Nurse with over 6 years of dedicated service in diverse healthcare organizations, specializing in Internal Medicine and Surgery. Proficient in comprehensive patient care, assessment, medication administration, and team leadership. Demonstrates expertise in evidence-based practice and adherence to nursing standards, committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care for optimal outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge nurse
WILTSE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2024 - Current
Delivered patient care, conducted assessments, and administered interventions in 14-bed ICU specializing in trauma and post-surgical cases, providing intensive treatment to patients
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Served as liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care
Coordinated bed assignments in ICU, offering leadership and guidance to improve operational efficiency
Skilled in continuous monitoring of vital signs including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate in ICU settings
Proficient in mechanical ventilator care, wound care, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), nasogastric tube insertion, Foley catheterization, chest tube care, Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains, EVD, tracheostomy, and rapid sequence intubation
Skilled in airway management procedures like inserting breathing tubes, caring for tracheostomies, and clearing airways
Competent in cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, and ECG analysis, including management of cardiac rhythms like A-fib, V-tach, and PSVT
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, coronary artery disease, drug intoxication, intracranial hemorrhage, and various other conditions
Experienced in interpreting hemodynamic parameters including central venous pressure (CVP) and arterial blood pressure (ABP) to manage patients with hemodynamic instability
Assisted with CVP and arterial line insertions
Skilled in starting and managing IV lines for medications, fluids, and blood transfusions in ICU
Provided thorough Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) education to patients, encompassing preoperative and postoperative care phases
Performed postoperative complication monitoring for surgery patients, including DVT, compartment syndrome, and management of increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Served as liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care
Medicine Intensive-care-unit nurse
Hanil General Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2022
12-bed ICU unit, specializing in intensive treatment for patients with septic shock, acute renal injury, and respiratory failure
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments
Skillfully managed complex ventilator settings, improving respiratory function for patients requiring mechanical ventilation support
Conducted in-house training on DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) and CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) within department
Served as preceptor nurse, offering practical guidance and education to new nurses, enhancing patient care and nursing skills in clinical settings
Implemented Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) protocols for cardiac arrest patients
Monitored vital signs and promptly communicated any clinical changes to physicians
Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care(reducing Multidrug-Resistant organism infections.)
Assessed equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines
Education
B.S.N. - The Department of Nursing Science
Kunsan College of Nursing
Kunsan
02.2015
Skills
Patient Monitoring
Ventilator Management
Airway Management
Cardiac Monitoring and Defibrillation
Renal replacement therapy management
DKA management
Wound & Tube care
Postoperative Care
Excellent abilities in handling ICU emergency situations
TTM (Targeted Temperature Management)
Intravenous (IV) Therapy and Medication Administration
Clinical Coordinator, Postpartum at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's HospitalClinical Coordinator, Postpartum at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's Hospital
Patient Care Technician II at TIRR Memorial Hermann Memorial Hospital, MoursundPatient Care Technician II at TIRR Memorial Hermann Memorial Hospital, Moursund