Nurse with a strong background in dialysis care, patient assessment, and treatment monitoring. Supports safe hemodialysis by checking vital signs, managing vascular access, verifying medications, reviewing labs, and educating patients on diet, anemia, and access care.
Work History
Registered Nurse
4 Years 1 Month
Fresenius Medical Care | Los Angeles, California | 11.2019 - 12.2023
Set up and operated hemodialysis machines, verified prescription settings, and oversaw each treatment from start to finish.
Cared for central venous catheters using aseptic technique.
Recognized and responded to complications such as intradialytic hypotension, cramping, and access bleeding.
Reviewed lab results, carried out physician orders, and verified medications before administering them.
Educated patients and families about fluid and sodium restriction, diet, dry weight, anemia, and access care.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 9 Months
Legacy Dialysis Service | Alhambra, California | 12.2021 - 09.2023
Prepares the dialysis machine. Sets up the machine, primes the circuit, and checks the prescription.
Performs acute dialysis. Delivers hemodialysis to unstable patients at the bedside.
Monitors the patient closely. Tracks vital signs, weight, and fluid removal. Responds quickly to hypotension, cramping, or bleeding.
Manages vascular access and medications. Cares for central venous catheters using aseptic technique. Gives ordered medications safely.
Cleans and disinfects after treatment. Disinfects the machine after each session. Documents the treatment and updates the care team.
Registered Nurse
3 Years
Us Renal Care | Los Angeles, California | 10.2016 - 10.2019
Performed dialysis treatments and oversaw each treatment from start to finish.
Reviewed patients' lab results and informed physicians of changes in patient condition.
Educated patients about anemia, diet, dry weight, and hemodialysis complications.
Performed dialysis through central venous catheters and carried out physician orders.
Verified that patients received the correct medications as ordered by their physicians.
Registered Nurse
11 Months
Mid-Wilshire Convalescent Hospital | Los Angeles, CA | 11.2015 - 10.2016
Accurately documented nursing assessments, treatments, and medications.
Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Measured and recorded vital signs, checked blood glucose, and administered injections.
Performed wound cleaning and care and provided enteral nutrition.
Prepared and administered medications by oral, sublingual, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, topical, and inhalation routes.
Administered IV drug therapy and IV hydration and monitored IV sites.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 4 Months
Patima Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | 09.2013 - 01.2015
Performed patient assessments and checked vital signs.
Performed EKGs.
Administered flu shots and other vaccinations.
Administered TB skin tests.
Drew blood for laboratory testing.
Carried out physician orders.
Educated patients on health maintenance and care.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 7 Months
Kang Seo Sol Hospital | Seoul, S Korea | 04.2008 - 11.2010
Prepared patients and equipment for procedures, including neuroplasty, radiofrequency thermal coagulation, lumbar puncture, and IDET.
Assisted physicians during these procedures.
Administered IV therapy.
Carried out physician orders.
Changed dressings.
Educated patients about their procedures and aftercare.
3 Years 9 Months
Hemodialysis Center | Seoul, S Korea | 04.2004 - 01.2008
Checked patients' vital signs and assessed their condition.
Set up and cleaned hemodialysis machines.
Performed dialysis treatments and oversaw each treatment from start to finish.
Reviewed patients' lab results and informed physicians of changes in patient condition.
Educated patients about anemia, diet, dry weight, and hemodialysis complications.
Performed dialysis through central venous catheters and carried out physician orders.
Verified that patients received the correct medications as ordered by their physicians.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 3 Months
Seran Hospital (ICU) | Seoul, S Korea | 01.2002 - 04.2004
Performed patient assessments and monitored vital signs.
Cared for patients with tracheostomies and ventilators.
Initiated and managed IV therapy.
Provided wound care.
Inserted nasogastric tubes and provided tube feeding.
Carried out physician orders and administered prescribed medications.
Performed CPR.
Education
RN to BSN Program
World Mission University | 01-2026
RN-BSN
Korea National Open University | KOREA | 01-2006
Associate of Science
Ga Chon Gil College | KOREA | 01-2001
Skills
Patient assessment
Dialysis care
Vascular access
Medication administration
Patient education
Interpersonal communication
Verbal communication
Analytical and critical thinking
Active listening
Communication
Certification
BSL - American Heart Association
IRB Certification
FEMA-National Disaster & Emergency Management University
Languages
Fluent in Korean
Volunteer
St. Vincent Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 2015-06, 2015-10-22
SKILLS
Computer: windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, type 30 WPM