KYOKO MATSUMOTO
San Diego,California
Summary
California-licensed Registered Nurse with extensive nursing experience in Japan, including surgical ward and outpatient clinic settings. Currently working as a Medical Assistant in general cardiology at Scripps Clinic, with experience in patient care, EKGs, blood draws, vaccinations, and assisting with cardiac procedures. Strong clinical skills, a patient-centered approach, and a commitment to providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality care. Eager to contribute nursing expertise and continue professional growth as an RN in the United States.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant - Cardiology
Scripps Health
03.2025 - Current
- Support patient care in a busy specialty clinic through patient intake, vital signs, ECG acquisition, clinical documentation, and coordination of diagnostic testing and follow-up care.
- Assist with Implantable Loop Recorder (LINQ) insertion and explant procedures.
- Educate patients regarding procedures, medications, and follow-up instructions.
- Coordinate referrals, testing, prescription requests, and continuity of care.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and ancillary departments to ensure efficient patient flow and quality care.
Medical Assistant - OB/GYN
Sharp HealthCare
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Average 30 patients a day for assisting examinations and office procedures.
- Obtained patient histories and vital signs.
- Assisted providers with procedures, including colposcopy.
- Provided patient education and clinical support.
Lead Registered Nurse - Occupational Health Clinic
Health Insurance Society for USFJ Employees Clinic
07.2016 - 02.2021
- Led daily nursing operations within an occupational health/Primary care clinic.
- Performed patient assessments, triage, treatment, and follow-up care.
- Coordinated emergency referrals and transfers when higher levels of care were required.
- Provided clinical support for 40+ patients daily, including IV therapy, vaccinations, blood draws, and EKGs.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Supported English-speaking patients through care coordination and communication assistance.
Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgery & Acute Care
Tokyo Medical Center
10.2006 - 07.2011
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for an average of 1-2 patients scheduled for surgery that day and 6–8 patients in the preoperative or postoperative period.
- Managed preoperative preparation and postoperative recovery.
- Provided pain management support for patients
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated patients and families regarding recovery, mobility, pain management, and discharge planning.
Registered Nurse - Gastrointestinal & Neurosurgical Acute Care
Hidaka Hospital
06.2001 - 12.2005
- Provided direct nursing care for gastrointestinal and neurosurgical patients in an acute care setting.
- Managed preoperative preparation and postoperative recovery for gastrointestinal surgical patients.
- Performed patient assessments, monitoring, medication administration, and treatment implementation.
- Provided patient and family education regarding surgical recovery and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Completed clinical rotations in dialysis care, expanding experience in chronic disease management and patient monitoring.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Nursing Student
Maki Hospital
04.1998 - 05.2001
- Assisted with the care of gastrointestinal surgical patients during preoperative and postoperative recovery.
- Performed patient monitoring, documentation, and activities of daily living support.
- Participated in Emergency Department clinical rotations and assisted with urgent patient care.
Education
Medical Assistant -
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA05-2024
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Takasaki Nursing College
Japan03-2004
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Takasaki Nursing College
Japan03-2000
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Preoperative & Postoperative Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Education
- Discharge Planning
- IV Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Procedural Nursing
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Infection Prevention
- EKG
Certification
California Registered Nurse License (Active), New York Registered Nurse License (Active), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
LANGUAGES
Japanese (Native)
English (Professional Working Proficiency)
Timeline
Medical Assistant - Cardiology
Scripps Health
03.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant - OB/GYN
Sharp HealthCare
02.2024 - 01.2025
Lead Registered Nurse - Occupational Health Clinic
Health Insurance Society for USFJ Employees Clinic
07.2016 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Surgery & Acute Care
Tokyo Medical Center
10.2006 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse - Gastrointestinal & Neurosurgical Acute Care
Hidaka Hospital
06.2001 - 12.2005
Licensed Practical Nurse / Nursing Student
Maki Hospital
04.1998 - 05.2001
Medical Assistant -
San Diego Mesa College
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Takasaki Nursing College
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Takasaki Nursing College