Heechang Shin
Houston
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with experience in high-acuity patient care. Known for strong critical thinking and effective team collaboration, contributing to improved patient safety and satisfaction. Eager to gain more experience in critical patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital, Pulmonary Endocrine
Houston
03.2025 - Current
- Treated 3-4 pediatric patients in a unit specializing in respiratory illness, diabetic care, and behavioral health.
- Managed patients on cardiac monitoring and oxygen support via nasal cannula or high flow, providing interventions such as increased oxygen support or deep nasal suctioning as needed.
- Monitored at-risk behavioral patients, providing them with support and care to ensure patient safety.
- Delivered POCT glucose checks, administered correctional insulin dosage with meals and snacks, and monitored for any hyperglycemic or hypoglycemic symptoms in diabetic patients.
Registered Nurse
St. David's North Austin Medical Center - IMC Unit
Austin
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Delivered high-quality, patient-oriented care in a 32-bed unit for high-acuity cases.
- Monitored the patient's status via telemonitoring, ensuring prompt intervention for patients with CHF, chronic arrhythmia, COPD, and other cardiac/pulmonary conditions.
- Managed comprehensive care for pre- and post-surgical patients, including wound care, dressing changes, and assistance with daily activities.
- Administered and managed blood transfusions, and critical IV infusion drips.
- Educated patients and families on the conditions and care plan, enhancing their understanding, and aiding them through difficult times.
Student Nurse Extern
St.David's Medical Center
Austin
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University
College Station12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas A&M University
College Station12-2018
Skills
- Blood transfusion management
- Infection control
- Epic EHR management
- Wound/dressing care
- Foley care
- Central line care
- Critical IV drip infusions
- PIV start/management
- Deep nasopharyngeal suctioning
- Insulin administration
Languages
Korean
Professional
Certification
BLS - AHA Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital, Pulmonary Endocrine
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. David's North Austin Medical Center - IMC Unit
02.2024 - 02.2025
Student Nurse Extern
St.David's Medical Center
06.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas A&M University