Kiyoung Ko
Englewood,NJ
Summary
High-Impact Registered Nurse with 10 years of extensive experience in acute, specialty, and high-acuity care settings. Recognized for exceptional clinical dexterity, specifically in difficult IV starts and complex vascular access management. Proven excellence in fast-paced, high-intensity environments, maintaining calm leadership and precision as a Charge Nurse overseeing up to 30 patients. Expert in Epic EMR and dedicated to evidence-based, culturally competent care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care for high-acuity patients in an intense 223-bed teaching facility.
- Leadership: Serve as Charge Nurse, decisively coordinating care for up to 30 patients and supporting diverse nursing staff during critical shifts.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
School Nurse
NYC Department of Education
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Provided intensive clinical care for a student with complex neurological needs (spina bifida, hydrocephalus).
- Managed critical interventions including BiPAP therapy, G-tube feeding, and emergency seizure precautions.
RN Staff Nurse (COVID-19 Response Assignment)
Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Voluntarily provided life-sustaining dialysis for COVID-19 patients at a national emergency facility, ensuring1 00% infection control.
RN Staff Nurse (inpatient Acute Hemodialysis )
Anyang SAM Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Vascular Expert: Managed dialysis for acute/chronic patients and specialized in pre/post-op care for AVF/AVG and angiogram procedures.
RN Staff Nurse(Med-Surge / Step-down / RRT)
Seoul Metropolitan Government Seonam Hospital
04.2014 - 05.2018
- Rapid Response Team (RRT): Actively participated in RRT to provide immediate clinical intervention for deteriorating patients hospital-wide.
- Delivered patient-centered care in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Delivered acute pre/post-surgical care and recovery monitoring in a 350-bed facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Yonsei University
Seoul, South Korea 02-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Seoul Women’s College of Nursing
Seoul, South Korea02-2014
Skills
- Elite Clinical Dexterity: Expert-level IV/IM/SC administration and management of vascular access (AVF/AVG/Catheters)
- High-Intensity Adaptability: Rapidly adjusts to evolving clinical demands, from emergency COVID-19 responses to acute Step-down units
- Rapid Response & Crisis Management: Skilled in identifying early clinical deterioration and executing emergency protocols
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced user of Epic EMR, FMC 5008, and Gambro Artis systems
- Patient assessments
- Infection control measures
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN): State of New York (2019) | South Korea (2014)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | Jan 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | Mar 2025
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital
06.2024 - Current
School Nurse
NYC Department of Education
01.2024 - 01.2024
RN Staff Nurse (COVID-19 Response Assignment)
Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency
09.2022 - 10.2022
RN Staff Nurse (inpatient Acute Hemodialysis )
Anyang SAM Hospital
05.2019 - 06.2022
RN Staff Nurse(Med-Surge / Step-down / RRT)
Seoul Metropolitan Government Seonam Hospital
04.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Yonsei University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Seoul Women’s College of Nursing