DAAE KANG
Ridgefield,NJ
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a diverse clinical background and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Values teamwork, clear communication, and building meaningful connections with patients and their families while supporting positive patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Provide care for postoperative cardiothoracic surgery patients, including CABG, valve procedures, aortic repairs, and heart/lung transplantation.
- Manage mechanical ventilation, titrate vasoactive infusions, and monitor hemodynamics using arterial lines, central venous pressure (CVP), and pulmonary artery catheters.
- Provide care for patients with chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), ventricular assist devices (VADs), and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs).
- Perform focused cardiovascular and critical care assessments and respond to changes in patient condition.
- Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, perfusionists, and multidisciplinary care teams.
- Administer blood products and high-alert medications in accordance with institutional protocols.
- Participate in codes and rapid responses and perform interventions within ACLS training and clinical role.
- Educate patients and families about postoperative recovery and critical care plans.
Staff RN, Neurosurgery Stepdown
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, NY
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Performed neurological assessments and monitored vital signs, clinical status, and changes in condition.
- Administered medications and IV therapies and managed protocol-driven infusions, including heparin and bicarbonate.
- Cared for patients with complex neurological conditions, including stroke, seizures, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Monitored ventilated patients and respiratory status and responded to emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and educated patients and families about conditions and discharge care.
Clinical Nurse Leader, Neurosurgery/Neurology
Spaulding Hospital for Continuing Medical Care
Cambridge, MA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided unit coverage based on patient acuity and staffing needs.
- Mentored staff and oriented new hires.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives and compliance with unit policies.
- Audited clinical documentation to support patient outcomes and safety.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care across services.
Staff Nurse, Neurosurgery/Neurology
Spaulding Hospital for Continuing Medical Care
Cambridge, MA
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Performed neurological assessments and monitored patients' responses to treatment.
- Provided postoperative care, pain management, and wound care.
- Managed tracheostomies and supported airway management.
- Educated patients and families about medical conditions, treatment, medications, and self-care to support recovery and prevent complications.
- Served regularly as charge nurse, preceptor, and peer mentor.
Staff Nurse, Neurointerventional Radiology
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
Paterson, NJ
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Responded to emergent stroke cases as part of the on-call team.
- Assisted with angiograms, thrombectomy, embolization, and angioplasty procedures.
- Circulated procedures and coordinated team workflow.
- Managed ventilators, external ventricular drains (EVDs), and arterial lines.
- Provided post-procedural care and monitored for complications.
Staff Nurse, LTAC Rehabilitation
Alaris Health at Chateau
Rochelle Park, NJ
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Assessed and monitored patients in a long-term acute care rehabilitation setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to individualized plans of care.
- Coordinated with physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy teams to support recovery.
- Documented care plans, treatments, and progress in medical records.
- Provided emotional support and comfort measures during end-of-life care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY12-2013
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring (arterial line, CVP, PA catheter)
- Mechanical ventilation
- Vasoactive infusions
- LVAD, RVAD, IABP and Impella
- CRRT
- Chest tubes
- Pacemakers
- Neuro assessment and stroke care
- Emergency response and ACLS
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Staff RN, Neurosurgery Stepdown
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
01.2023 - 03.2025
Clinical Nurse Leader, Neurosurgery/Neurology
Spaulding Hospital for Continuing Medical Care
08.2021 - 06.2022
Staff Nurse, Neurosurgery/Neurology
Spaulding Hospital for Continuing Medical Care
11.2018 - 08.2021
Staff Nurse, Neurointerventional Radiology
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
05.2017 - 06.2018
Staff Nurse, LTAC Rehabilitation
Alaris Health at Chateau
03.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Binghamton University
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Binghamton University