Jihye Kim, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC
Louisville
Summary
Exceptionally motivated RN dedicated to patient-centered care, with 10+ years of experience working in a level 1 trauma, medical, surgical, cardiac, neurosurgical, and comprehensive stroke ICU, who wishes to pursue higher education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Relief Charge nurse, 7 West, Multi-Specialty Critical Care Unit
University of Louisville Hospital
Louisville
07.2023 - Current
- Worked and collaborated with multidisciplinary care teams to provide evidence-based patient and family centered care for critically, hemodynamically unstable patients with acute and chronic diagnoses at a level 1 trauma, comprehensive stroke and teaching hospital.
- Managed mechanically ventilated patients and initiated, titrated, and evaluated each patient need for intravenous drips including vasoactive drips.
- Assisted with intubation, placement of central lines, arterial lines, dialysis catheters, and PA catheters. Assisted in placement of tracheostomy and chest tubes.
- Cared for patients with IAPB, Swan-ganz catheters, external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, bolts, ICP monitoring, craniotomies, CVP monitoring, FloTrac Vigileos, Rotoprone beds, chest tubes, and CRRT.
- Precepted and mentored new and experienced RNs and capstone students to critical care to their knowledge of nursing with focus on safe patient and family centered care.
- Creating nursing assignments based on acuity and availability of staff.
- Supported and supervised nurses to guide them into strong independent patient advocates and served as a resource nurse to facilitate the promotion of patient-centered care.
ICU Staff Nurse, Mixed Specialty Intensive Care Unit (Medical, Surgical, Neuro, and Covid unit)
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Gainesville
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill patients in a 24-bed mixed specialty ICU.
- Cared for medical, neuro, and surgical ICU patients primarily with COVID-19 infections.
- Assisted and managed intubations, placement of central lines, arterial lines, dialysis catheter, and external ventricular drains.
- Titration of medications to manage clinical symptoms and lab results (insulin and heparin grips, sedation, and pressors).
- Cared for patients with craniotomies, ICP monitoring, FloTrac Vigileos, Rotoprone beds, manual proning, and CRRT.
- Precepted and mentored new and experienced RNs.
ICU Staff Nurse, 5T North, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided exceptional care to critically ill patients with sepsis, ARDS, multiple organ failure, BMT patients, GI bleeding, post code resuscitation, or complicated diabetes management.
- Managed pulmonary hypertension patients receiving Flolan or Remodulin therapy.
Medical Staff Nurse/Night Charge RN, 6G/5D, General Medical Unit
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Experience in working with patients who have a range of complicated health issues such as cystic fibrosis, heart problems, cancer, GI/GU issues, neurological conditions, respiratory, liver and kidney issues, etc.
- Passionate to provide quality and holistic care to all patients and a great team player. Outstanding Patient Advocate Award Winner (2016).
- Oversee the unit functioning for smooth admissions, transfers, and discharges and support staff to provide the highest level and quality of care to patients and families.
Registered Nurse
Mesun Hospice and Palliative Care In-patient Unit
Lawrenceville
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Maintained comfort and quality of life for terminally-ill patients by establishing a compassionate environment and providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and family members.
RN Supervisor
Prosper Home care
Atlanta
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided orientation, in-service education, supervision, and mentoring to Certified Nursing Assistants; promote resident’s independence by establishing resident care goals; follow nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care.
- Maintained continuity among nursing teams by documentation and communications as well as directly notifying physicians as needed to modify patient care plans or to report patient condition changes.
Registered Nurse
Ko-am Gwinnett Medical Clinic
Norcross
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Performed various clinical tasks including taking vital signs, EKG, ANS tests, and X-rays as well as blood draws and collecting laboratory specimens.
Registered Nurse
Brithaven of Pamlico Nursing Rehabilitation Center
Bayboro
02.2010 - 07.2010
- Performed age-specific plan of care for elderly patients including but not limited to correctly identifying medications and educating them of its action, dosages and side effects.
- Conducted clinical rounds, physical assessments, administered medications and IV fluids as well as insert Foley catheters, monitor intake and output, feed patients, and change dressings.
Education
Non-degree -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY01.2025
Non-degree -
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL01.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude -
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI01.2012
Associate Degree of Nursing, Magna Cum Laude -
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI01.2009
Skills
- Bilingual (Korean)
- Ultrasound Guided IV class
- Hemosphere Superuser
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Compact License, Florida nurse
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC), American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC), Emergency Nurses Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
- University of Louisville Hospital, Nursing Congress, 2024, Present, Volunteered in nursing congress events such as nurse’s week events and coffee/snack rounds to support nursing staff.
- Woori Baptist church, Assisted Pre-K Sunday school teacher, Louisville, KY, 2024, Present, Assisted the lead teacher with various tasks to created a engaging learning environment for young children.
- Health One Medical Center, Registered Nurse, Johns Creek, GA, 2015-05, 2015-08, Performed various clinical tasks including taking vital signs, EKG, X-rays as well as blood draws.
- The Oasis of Hope Center, Registered Nurse, Grand Rapids, MI, 2012-01, 2012-04, Assisted uninsured outpatients receive low cost and free medical care triaging over the phone and in person to provide information about home-care and available community resources., Educated diabetes patients about insulin management, dietary recommendations and exercise regimens scheduling courtesy calls and follow up examinations.
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International - Honor Society of Nursing, Member
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Member
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Member
Training
- Preceptor U academy, University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY, 2024
- Developed thinking, problem solving, conflict management with resolution, patient and family advocacy and patient education strategies.
- Learned how to provide the best learning environment and identify specific needs tailored to each nurse orientee.
- Multiple hours of precepting new graduate nurse, capstone students and nursing students.
- Leadership Academy, University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY, 2025
Committees
- Nursing Congress, 7 West ICU representative, 2024- present
- ICU CAUCUS, 7 West ICU representative, 2025- present
- 7 West UBC, member, 2024- present
- Daisy and Bee Committee, 2024- present
Timeline
ICU Relief Charge nurse, 7 West, Multi-Specialty Critical Care Unit
University of Louisville Hospital
07.2023 - Current
ICU Staff Nurse, Mixed Specialty Intensive Care Unit (Medical, Surgical, Neuro, and Covid unit)
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2022
ICU Staff Nurse, 5T North, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Emory University Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2018
Medical Staff Nurse/Night Charge RN, 6G/5D, General Medical Unit
Emory University Hospital
08.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse
Mesun Hospice and Palliative Care In-patient Unit
02.2013 - 05.2016
RN Supervisor
Prosper Home care
01.2013 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Ko-am Gwinnett Medical Clinic
09.2012 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Brithaven of Pamlico Nursing Rehabilitation Center
02.2010 - 07.2010
Non-degree -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Non-degree -
Santa Fe College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude -
Grand Valley State University
Associate Degree of Nursing, Magna Cum Laude -
Kellogg Community College