April Lynn Kim

Oversaw physical and psychiatric care for 30-bed geriatric psychiatry unit patients aged 50 and older.
Provided one-on-one care for six patients, collaborating with team to ensure comprehensive support.
Administered medications and managed wound dressing changes for optimal patient care.
Evaluated psychiatric needs, effectively communicating findings to interdisciplinary team.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
Collaborated with colleagues to address and resolve problematic behaviors among patients.

• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.

Resolved patient and family care concerns through phone calls, letters, and emails at MGH.

Composed response letters detailing findings from Center for Quality and Safety reviews.

Addressed urgent inpatient care issues via direct bedside visits.

Collaborated with colleagues to enhance overall patient experiences.

Engaged in problem-solving sessions to tackle challenging patient behaviors.

• Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical moments.
• Delivered health education focusing on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish and evaluate patient care plans.

• Assessed patients and collected evidence for sexual assault collection kits.
• Counseled patients on available resources and services.
• Educated patients on STD treatment and pregnancy prevention.
• Informed relevant agencies of sexual assault cases as required.

Certified in inpatient Obstetrics, delivering high-quality care to diverse patient populations.

• Oversaw admissions and triaged patients by acuity in a fast-paced environment.
• Cared for high-risk pregnant patients in a 12-bed labor and delivery unit.
• Trained new nurses and students on care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Managed five-bed Triage unit, providing education and treatment throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety in obstetrical unit.
• Scrubbed, circulated, and recovered patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participated in L&D Bereavement and Ethics committees to navigate sensitive clinical issues.

Managed diverse patient population across multiple departments in rural hospital.

• Monitored patient conditions, vital signs, and recovery progress effectively.
• Acted as patient advocate, implementing total patient care through collaborative team nursing.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and contributed to care plan development.