KIM-ANH LE
Anaheim,USA
Summary
Compassionate OB-GYN Nurse with over a decade of experience delivering exceptional patient care in obstetrics and gynecology. Expertise in managing care plans, mentoring staff, and utilizing EHR for high-volume patient communications. Proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams while maintaining patient safety and high standards of practice. Recognized for strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills that drive optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge RN III
Kaiser Permanente
10.2007 - Current
- Led daily operations for high-volume OBGYN clinic, supervising nurses, Medical assistants and support staff.
- Served as primary escalation point for complex clinical situations, staffing shortages and a patient safety concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians, midwives, Nurse Practitioners and administration to optimize clinic workflow.
- Achieved seamless transitions in patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Documented nursing assessments and treatments, ensuring comprehensive patient care records.
- Evaluated and addressed patients' health education needs through tailored instruction.
- Maintained compliance with infection control and HIPAA regulations to ensure safety.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering professional development and team integration.
- Led nursing team to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to clinical protocols.
Staff RN II
Kaiser Permanente
03.2003 - 10.2007
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care for postpartum mothers and newborns including breastfeeding support, maternal assessments, pain management and discharge education.
- Provided care for antepartum patients with high-risk conditions including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, preterm labor and placenta previa and multiple gestations.
- Performed continuous fetal monitoring, maternal vital sign surveillance and symptoms triage.
- collaborated with obstetricians and maternal-fetal medicine specialists to implement individualized care plans.
- Cared for patients recovering from hysterectomy, D&C and other gynecologic procedures.
- Managed post-operative pain control, wound care, ambulation and early complication detection.
- Interpreted fetal heart monitors to make timely clinical interventions for patients.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient populations in inpatient settings.
- Conducted thorough newborn assessments and provided vaccinations and lactation support.
- Documented patient histories and assessed care needs for effective treatment prioritization.
- Secured department JCAHO accreditation by contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA, USA06-2002
Skills
- Patient engagement skills
- Cultural competence in women's health care
- Patient advocacy
- Obstetrics and gynecology expertise Proficiency in performing routine medical procedures related to OBGYN
- Expertise in hydration and iron therapy
- Anemia management during pregnancy
- Proficient in STI screening
- Evaluation of bladder pressure dynamics
- TAB/DNC
- Proficient in endometrial ablation procedures
- Sedation protocol adherence
- Expertise in non-stress test analysis
- Lactation support and education
- Methotrexate treatment management
- Patient assessments
- Medical record auditing
- Staff training
- Policy compliance
- Healthcare technology
- Desktop Medicine, TMAPP Pool, AACC, Secure Messageing, Clinical Triage, HIPAA Compliance, Patient Communication Systems
- Safety and security procedures
- Nursing care coordination
- Team leadership
- Staff education and training
Accomplishments
- Managed high-volume secure messages pools (Desktop Medicine, TMAPP, AACC, Urgent ARMs) with consistent same-day response rate exceeding 95%.
- TEARDROP program within hospital and clinic setting, ensuring all staff members were properly trained and communicated. All patients with Pregnancy loss at any trimester will receive Condolences card from their primary care provider.
- Total Quality Management: Infection control: Ensured 100% compliance with hand hygiene audit and sponge count policies in the procedure room, minimizing cross-contamination risk and promoting patient safety and reducing the risk of serious harm.
- Collaboration: Collaborated with physicians in development of Pregnancy Anemia management workflow. Led a team of 10 nurses in a high-volume facility, raising hemoglobin level in Pregnancy Anemia patients above 10.5mg/dl by 93%. Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement care plans for patients with STDs. Educated, counseled and coordinated patients with abnormal STD testing. Mandatory reporting of STD diagnoses to local health departments, which helps limit the spread of STDs in California.
- Patient Care:
- Delivered compassionate care that exceeded Clinical setting requirements.
- Successfully provided quality care to multiple levels of patients in Clinical setting.
- Training:
- Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Advocacy:
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients. Facilitated informed consent. Prevented medication errors. Provided referrals and support. Promoted health equality.
- Quality Assurance:
- Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Educated staff on updated protocols, documentation accuracy and survey readiness expectations.
- Played a key role in preparing the OBGYN department for Joint Commission surveys, contributing to successful accreditation outcomes.
- Recognized by leadership for attention to detail and ability to keep the department survey-ready at all times.
Affiliations
California Nurses Association
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California, 615293, 2026-10-31
- BLS - Basic Life Support, 2027-09-30
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2027-10-31
- Certified Lactation Educator, 2014-10-01
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Charge RN III
Kaiser Permanente
10.2007 - Current
Staff RN II
Kaiser Permanente
03.2003 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Jose State University