David Kang
Stanton,USA
Summary
Professional with 4+ years experience in surgical nursing, prepared for high-stakes environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting smoothly to changing needs. Skilled in patient care, surgical procedures, and emergency responses. Reliable and flexible, ensuring seamless operations and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Operating Room Circulator
UCI Los Alamitos
01.2021 - Current
- Confirms patient's identity with name, date of birth, medical record number, the scheduled procedure, laterality, past and current medical history, medications, allergies and NPO status.
- Support surgical team, passing instruments, administering medication and aiding anesthetists with sedation.
- Minimize contamination by enforcing infection and prevention controls along with strict safety regulations for every procedure.
- Prepare surgical equipment and instruments for use in operating room.
- Maintain accurate documentation during all intraoperative events.
RN - Physician Substitute
Octapharma Plasma
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Educated potential donors about importance of donating plasma and impact it has on patients in need.
- Conducted routine maintenance on plasmapheresis machines, ensuring their safe and efficient operation at all times.
- Performed physical examinations and evaluated medical history of donors to ensure suitability for plasmapheresis.
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper procedures for plasma collection and donor care.
LVN - Clinical Research Nurse / Training Officer
Anaheim Clinical Trials
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Participated in site initiation visits conducted by pharmaceutical representatives or contract research organizations.
- Administered study medications and monitored patients for side effects.
- Charted progress notes to reflect administered care and responses.
- Coached and mentored nurses, assistants, and phlebotomists in developing and honing professional skills.
LVN - Charge Nurse / Clinical Research Nurse / Preceptor
West Coast Clinical Trials Global
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed and supervised 150 plus subjects per shift in a timely and efficient manner.
- Oversaw staff including performances evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training.
- Conducted vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, IV insertions, and administered study medication/devices.
- Collected, documented, and reported adverse events during clinical research studies.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing: Registered Nurse
West Coast University
Anaheim04-2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
American Career College
Skills
- Circulating nurse skills
- Team collaboration
- Patient communication
- Maintaining sterility
- Critical thinking
- Patient Positioning
- Time management
- IV insertion
- Infection control practices
- Organizational skills
Timeline
RN - Operating Room Circulator
UCI Los Alamitos
01.2021 - Current
RN - Physician Substitute
Octapharma Plasma
01.2021 - 01.2021
LVN - Clinical Research Nurse / Training Officer
Anaheim Clinical Trials
01.2016 - 01.2021
LVN - Charge Nurse / Clinical Research Nurse / Preceptor
West Coast Clinical Trials Global
01.2013 - 01.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
American Career College
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing: Registered Nurse
West Coast University