Ellie Kim
Powell,OH
Summary
Recent graduate and registered nurse currently employed level IV NICU at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Experience with neonatal intensive care procedures and protocols. Utilizes advanced patient assessment skills to provide high-quality care in critical situations. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to pursue advanced practicing nurse degree and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN, NICU
Nationwide Children's Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Provided education and support to parents and families during challenging times, promoting understanding of complex medical conditions and procedures.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic medical records systems for accurate record-keeping and communication among team members.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds daily, providing valuable input on patients'' progress and updating care plans accordingly.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration in neonates, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns promptly.
- Performed thorough physical assessments on newborns daily to detect early signs of potential complications or abnormalities requiring attention.
- Communicated effectively with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, social work, case management during the coordination of multidisciplinary patient care.
- Decreased incidence of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients.
- Skilled in monitoring vital signs, lab values, and diagnostic results to identify trends requiring intervention or further evaluation from physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill neonates in a fast-paced NICU environment.
- Administered medications accurately following physician orders while closely monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
Outpatient Rehab Patient Services Coordinator
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided patient with after-visit summary and scheduled next appointment to maintain continuous care and facilitate treatment plan.
- Telephoned and interviewed patients and family members to obtain pre-registration information and confirm appointments.
- Scheduled appointments to enter appointment date and time into computerized scheduler.
- Communicated with primary care offices and insurance companies to obtain authorization.
- Collected forms, insurance card and co-pay to facilitate registration process and prepare patient for appointment.
- Inputted accurate patient insurance, billing and payment information in GPR.
- Contacted insurance company to verify patient coverage before visit.
- Verified patient's insurance eligibility and benefits coverage through GPR and Experian Health.
- Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.
- Verified client information by analyzing existing evidence on file.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
- Obtained patient's insurance information and determined eligibility for benefits for specific services rendered.
- Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
- Worked with patients to schedule tests and procedures.
- Updated documentation and reports detailing patient activities, care actions and hospital determinations.
- Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
- Assisted in improving overall clinic efficiency by managing patient flow during peak hours and high-volume situations.
- Organized administrative workflows within the office space to improve overall efficiency among team members while minimizing disruptions during busy periods.
Dental Assistant / Receptionist
Mustard Seed Pediatric Dentistry
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, temporary crowns, sealants, and extractions.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
- Work at fast-paced office to allow treating doctor to work diligently and efficiently by being organized and prepared.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Keep track of previous dental records and medical history Train and help new employees in area of x-rays or chairside assisting, Ability to work fast and manage time wisely to ensure each patient is seen in timely manner.
- Communicate with team leader to ensure safety of patients when performing dental procedures.
- Make sure each costumer understands their treatment plan and answer questions they may have.
- Provide additional assistance with front desk by answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and verifying insurance.
- Booked appointments for patients using OpenDental
- Communicate with other dental office by communicating through email or phone call.
- Complete POS transactions.
- Translate for Korean costumers.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by Dentrix for review by dentist.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Used OpenDental to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
Receptionist
Peachtree Children
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Scheduled, rescheduled and handled cancelled appointments for patients.
- Booked appointments for patients using Eaglesoft
- Assisted patients in completing all necessary forms and documents.
- Prepared claim forms for dental insurance.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Answer phone calls and provide information to patient with questions about dental treatment.
- Communicate with back staff and doctors about treatment plans and scheduling.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Awarded Employee of the Month in 2016
- Translate for Korean costumers.
Afterschool Lead Teacher
Korean Church Of Atlanta
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Planned and prepared activities for students ages three to five.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Improved academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Korean Church Of Atlanta
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
- Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
- Monitored students on field trips by overseeing various tasks, including roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.
Private Tutor
Self Employed
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Drilled students on subject matter and used flashcards and writing techniques to improve recall.
- Reviewed materials for student classes to enhance learning and used unique ways to reinforce program materials.
- Kept and reviewed academic records for students to determine areas to cover in tutoring sessions.
- Arranged tutoring environment to support optimal learning.
- Provided early intervention assistance to struggling students.
- Stressed importance of good study habits and developed homework schedules, encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Created special handouts, study guides and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Educated students on study tips and exam strategies.
Cashier/Merchandise Associate
Atlanta Fire United Soccer Association
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
Private Music Instructor
Korean Church Of Atlanta
01.2005 - 12.2012
- Taught students to master instrument of choice during weekly lessons.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Oversaw student progress by reviewing performance utilizing metrics.
- Instructed students from beginner level to expert level in playing flute, reading sheet music and general music appreciation.
- Prepared students for auditions for institutions, including GMEA Allstate Band, by aiding with music selection, assigning practice hours required for mastery of piece, and assessing progress and accuracy in playing.
- Assisted students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for exhibition.
Education
No Degree -
Bremen High School
Bremen, GA05-2008
High School Diploma -
Peachtree Ridge High School
Suwanee, GA05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA01-2015
Certificate of Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Georgia School Of Dental Assisting
Alpharetta, GA11-2017
Certificate of Orthodontic Assistant - Orthodontic Assistant
Orthodontic Assistant School Of Atlanta
Duluth09-2017
Masters of Nursing - Nursing
Emory University
Atlanta, GA08.2024
Skills
- EMR-EPIC
- Proficiency in Microsoft Work and PowerPoint
- Professionalism
- Multitasking
- NICU Nursing
Bilingual in Korean and English
- BLS certified
- NRP certified
- Neonatal assessment
- Patient care planning
- Problem-solving
- Experience with Small Baby I, II, III protocol
Clinical experience
NICU Practicum- June 2024
Northside Hospital Gwinnett- NICU
June-July 2024 (132 hours)
-Provided assistance to nursing staff
- Bottle feeding
- Assessment
- Providing cares
- Delivery room
- Observation of C-section
- Travel with resusitation nurse
Pediatrics Rotation- March 2024
Piedmont Hospital Rockdale- Maternity Clinical Rotation
January- February 2024 (60 hours)
-Rotations on maternity floor with clinical instructor
-Provided assistance to nursing staff in labor and delivery, mother-baby, and NICU
-Placed toco transduser and fetal monitor
-Obseved cesarean birth and vaginal birth on labor and delivery
-Assisted with feedings in NICU
Emory University Hospital Midtown- Med-Surg Clinical Rotation
October-November 2023 (60 hours)
-Rotations on med-surg floor with clinical instructor
-Provided assistance to nursing staff
-Medication Administration with RN/ clinical instructor
-Performed full head to toe assessment
-Performed and monitored vital signs
-Provided assistance with ADLs
-Started IV line and administer IV push medications with RN/ Clinical instructor
Ridgeview Institute- Mental Health Clinical Rotation
August-September 2023 (60 hours)
-rotations for mental health with clinical instructor
-Observed the mental health unit for substance abuse, women's health, and children
-Took vital signs and temperature
-Observed meetings for alcohol and substance abuse
Emory St. Joseph's Hospital- Clinical Rotation
June 2023 (60 hours)
-Rotations on med-surg floor with clinical instructor
-Provided assistance to nursing staff
-Medication administration with RN/Clinical instructor
-Performed detailed head to toe assessment
-Monitor vital signs
-Chart review for assigned patients
-Assisted patients with ADLs
Certification
- CITI Program- Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology Completion
- [Dental Assistant], [Georgia School of Dental Assisting ] - 2017]
- [Orthodontic Assistant], [Orthodontic Assistant School of Atlanta] - [2017]
- BLS Certified
- NRP certified
- Medical Terminology Completion
Timeline
Staff RN, NICU
Nationwide Children's Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Outpatient Rehab Patient Services Coordinator
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2023
Dental Assistant / Receptionist
Mustard Seed Pediatric Dentistry
10.2017 - 04.2021
Receptionist
Peachtree Children
01.2015 - 09.2017
Afterschool Lead Teacher
Korean Church Of Atlanta
08.2014 - 12.2015
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Korean Church Of Atlanta
01.2013 - 01.2015
Private Tutor
Self Employed
10.2012 - 02.2014
Cashier/Merchandise Associate
Atlanta Fire United Soccer Association
01.2012 - 01.2013
Private Music Instructor
Korean Church Of Atlanta
01.2005 - 12.2012
- CITI Program- Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology Completion
- [Dental Assistant], [Georgia School of Dental Assisting ] - 2017]
- [Orthodontic Assistant], [Orthodontic Assistant School of Atlanta] - [2017]
- BLS Certified
- NRP certified
- Medical Terminology Completion
No Degree -
Bremen High School
High School Diploma -
Peachtree Ridge High School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Georgia State University
Certificate of Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Georgia School Of Dental Assisting
Certificate of Orthodontic Assistant - Orthodontic Assistant
Orthodontic Assistant School Of Atlanta
Masters of Nursing - Nursing
Emory University
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