HUA SHUANG KAO
64-15 155th St, Queens,NY
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Nurse
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
2011.04 - 2011.06
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN, Interventional Radiology
Zuoying branch of Kaohsiung Forces General Hospital
2011.06 - 2012.06
- Assisted radiology department nursing staff patient care
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
ICU Nurse
Kaohsiung Forces General Hospital
2012.07 - 2013.12
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Medical Office Assistant
Samuel Wong, MD, Tracy Vo, MD Office
2014.10 - 2015.07
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Provided prompt, polite and professional in-person and telephone customer service.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate electronic medical records.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Smart Home Care
2015.10 - 2018.07
- Experienced in performing venipuncture and PICC catheter placement
- Strong knowledge of veins and blood vessels in a human body
- Familiarity with various IV medications, blood products and fluids
- Skilled in controlling infection arising due to catheter insertion
- Ability to work with different types of vascular access devices used for infusions
- Strong communication and teaching skills
- Knowledge of various therapies for different type patients
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
Care Manager
Premier Healthcare Services
2017.04 - 2019.12
- Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
- Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided support to promote client safety and wellbeing.
- Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Chang Gung University
08.2010
Associate of Nursing -
Fooyin University
08.2004
Skills
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Office
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Intravenous Injections
- PICC Lines
- Central Line Placement
Affiliations
(Expected) State of New York Registered Professional Nurse: NCLEX to be taken September 2015
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Care Manager
Premier Healthcare Services
2017.04 - 2019.12
Infusion Registered Nurse
Smart Home Care
2015.10 - 2018.07
Medical Office Assistant
Samuel Wong, MD, Tracy Vo, MD Office
2014.10 - 2015.07
ICU Nurse
Kaohsiung Forces General Hospital
2012.07 - 2013.12
RN, Interventional Radiology
Zuoying branch of Kaohsiung Forces General Hospital
2011.06 - 2012.06
Surgical Nurse
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
2011.04 - 2011.06
Bachelor of Nursing -
Chang Gung University
Associate of Nursing -
Fooyin University
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