Frank Kim
Placentia,CA
Summary
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse with experience in support and use of Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) devices who thrives to work in a team environment. Passionate to improve patient outcomes through educating and working harmoniously with healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Cardiac-Pulmonary ICU - Keck Hospital USC
Los Angeles, CA
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Cared for critically ill patients with high- risk, life threatening health problems.
- Responded to Code Blue situations, implemented expertise in providing optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Recovered postoperative cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients.
- Liaised with patients following cardio-thoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
Travel Registered Nurse
CVICU - UCI Medical Center
Orange, CA
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans benefit patient health and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
CVICU Staff Registered Nurse
Medical City Dallas Heart Hospital
Dallas, TX
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Specialized in post-operative care of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries, heart transplants, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), heart valves, ventricular assist device placement, esophageal and thoracic procedures, and vascular surgeries.
- Provided direct quality care for patients with advanced heart failure, myocardial infarction, cardiac dysrhythmias, cardiogenic shock, and post-cardiac arrest.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Participated in nurse leadership specialty roles including Preceptor, Respirator Fit Tester, Interview Panel Member, Nurse Recruiting Speaker, and Nurse Internship speaker.
- Involved with multiple committees including Chair of CVICU Unit Based Council, CVICU Nursing Council Representative for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), Chair of CVICU Code Blue Committee, Lead Subject Matter Expert for Elastomeric Respirator Policy Council.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Wholesale & Manufacturing Specialist
Styles Without Labels Consulting Services
12.2013 - 12.2016
- Supported growth and development of new product lines of polymer eye wear based on current and projected trends.
- Utilized business strengths to maximize growth in nationwide wholesale distribution.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Implemented new logistical systems to facilitate expedited order processing.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Addressed supply problems and developed creative solutions to prevent delays.
Chief Operations Officer
SSAMECO, Inc
Los Angeles, CA
06.2006 - 12.2013
- Streamlined daily operations by modernizing logistical infrastructure to reduce cost, increase processing efficiency, and decrease time spent per order.
- Increased annual sales by 85% and improved working relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and customers.
- Supported business growth by 100% through strategic planning and process development.
- Met customer service standards and expectations consistently by effectively communicating and actively listening.
- Streamlined company processes and procedures while enhancing customer satisfaction.
Mortgage Banker
Lending Tree, LLC
Irvine, CA
07.2005 - 03.2006
- Worked with underwriters to fix application problems and resolve issues.
- Evaluated client financial positions and identified most appropriate banking products.
- Located and pre-qualified customers for mortgages.
- Assisted clients in selecting correct loan product and terms to meet needs and financial goals.
- Communicated with clients, processing teams and other third parties to achieve prompt loan closings.
- Negotiated loan terms and conditions with clients to maximize profitability.
- Explained different types of loans pertaining to client situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Arlington (UTA)
Arlington, TX12.2017
Skills
- MCS Experience - Impella, ECMO, IABP
- CVICU Preceptor for New Graduate, Open Heart and MCS Device
- CVICU specialist – Open Heart Recovery of CABG, Heart, Lung, Kidney Transplants, LVAD, RVAD, CRRT, MCS devices
- Staff education – Hemodynamics, Recovery and Care of Post-Operative CVICU patients
- Strong clinical judgment
- Operational Procedures
- Care Plan Development
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Delegation and Motivation
- Unit Oversight
- Compassionate and Caring
Accomplishments
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scales Certification (NIHSS)
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- CCRN
Additional Information
- AACN NTI 2021 President-Elect Address Participant
- HCA/Medical City Always Excellence Award Recipient
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Member
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Cardiac-Pulmonary ICU - Keck Hospital USC
04.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
CVICU - UCI Medical Center
08.2021 - 02.2022
CVICU Staff Registered Nurse
Medical City Dallas Heart Hospital
02.2018 - 02.2021
Wholesale & Manufacturing Specialist
Styles Without Labels Consulting Services
12.2013 - 12.2016
Chief Operations Officer
SSAMECO, Inc
06.2006 - 12.2013
Mortgage Banker
Lending Tree, LLC
07.2005 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas Arlington (UTA)