CHELSEA KOO
Venice,Florida
Summary
Dedicated to giving the highest quality of care in the critical care setting with a background of cardiovascular intensive care. With a bachelor of science in nursing with honors, I have been practicing in the hospital setting for 10 years, with experiences in a variety of fields. I am looking to utilize my acquired nursing knowledge and skills to continue to develop as a professional.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN – Intensive Care Unit
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
09.2021 - Current
- Critical care of patients including Intensive care, progressive care, and step down in a wide range of medical issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
RN – Disaster response
Mobile Medical Unit
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Triage and care of non-emergent medical care to assist Hurricane Idalia relief efforts, and transfer to hospital where appropriate.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN – Intensive Care Unit
Juan F Luis Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Critical care and sedative drips, extensive wound care, ventilator management, preparations and assistance in medically transporting patients for off island
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN – Cardiovascular Recovery Unit
Naples Community Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Management of patients receiving medical treatment including balloon pumps, external pacemakers, Impellas, Continuous renal replacement therapy and Ventriculostomies.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
RN – Neuro Intensive Care Unit
Queens Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Critical care management for patients including ventriculostomies, lumbar drains, balloon pumps, ventilators, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Continuous assessment and treatment for changing neurological states and close collaboration with medical team to provide patient specific care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
RN – Critical Care Unit, Burn ICU, Coronary Care Unit, Covid ICU
New York City Health and Hospital System
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Caring for critical care patients including Proning protocols, ventilator management, sedation and paralyzing drips, extensive wound care and dressing changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
RN – Cardiovascular ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Intermediate Care Unit
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
08.2014 - 02.2021
- Post-operative care of patients after receiving Open Heart Surgery, general surgery, vascular surgery and neurological surgery, care of critically ill patients including invasive line and monitoring, ventilators, life sustaining drips, CRRT, IABP, Impella and EKOS, to stabilize and medically support unstable patients
- Work in collaboration with the medical team to help achieve patients goals of care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seneca College, York University
Toronto, Ontario06.2006
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Experience including Cardiac ICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, COVID ICU, and disaster response units
- Patient care including complete assessments, lab analysis, acute and complex care practices and procedures according to hospital designated policy as well as communication
- Effective team player collaborate effectively with the health care team to provide high level of care
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to any situation and provide culturally sensitive care to clients and families
- Multitasking – proficient at providing superior client care and exhibiting strong time-management skills
- Bilingual – Conversational French speaking
Certification
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support, January 2024
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support, January 2024
- Visa screen through Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing School, February 2013
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSCN
References
Available upon request
Timeline
RN – Disaster response
Mobile Medical Unit
08.2023 - 09.2023
RN – Intensive Care Unit
Juan F Luis Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2023
RN – Cardiovascular Recovery Unit
Naples Community Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
RN – Neuro Intensive Care Unit
Queens Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
RN – Intensive Care Unit
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
09.2021 - Current
RN – Critical Care Unit, Burn ICU, Coronary Care Unit, Covid ICU
New York City Health and Hospital System
02.2021 - 07.2021
RN – Cardiovascular ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Intermediate Care Unit
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
08.2014 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seneca College, York University
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