MIN AH KIM
San Jose,CA
Summary
Registered nurse candidate with LVN background in skilled nursing environments, graduating December 2026. Delivers patient assessments, safe medication administration, and wound care according to protocol. Contributes to infection control and fall prevention through active coordination with nursing and medical teams. Completed clinical rotations across med-surg/telemetry, Trauma ICU, oncology, polytrauma SCI/SCI unit, CCU, burn unit, ED, and mental health units.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Plum Tree Care Center
San Jose, California
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per provider orders, facility policies, and medication safety procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, observed resident conditions, assessed symptoms, and reported significant changes promptly to supervising registered nurse and healthcare providers.
- Performed assigned nursing treatments and procedures within scope of practice, including wound care and other resident care activities.
- Assessed pain and monitored responses to interventions while communicating concerns and changes in condition to appropriate healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with registered nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to residents, enhancing safety, comfort, dignity, and overall quality of life.
- Maintained accurate, timely clinical documentation in electronic health record, ensuring compliance and continuity of care.
- Communicated respectfully with residents and families while maintaining confidentiality and protecting patient dignity.
- Recognition: Nominated for a Presidential Award in recognition of exceptional patient-centered care, leadership, and compassion.
CNA
CHONC Pediatric Subacute
Campbell, California
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted pediatric patients with bathing, grooming, and daily hygiene care
- Assisted with feeding, repositioning, and mobility support for young patients
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Recorded vital signs and reported changes to licensed nursing staff
- Collected supplies and supported nurses with routine bedside tasks
CNA
The Daughters of Charity Seton Provincialate
Los Altos Hills
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, and daily personal care
- Repositioned patients to support comfort and pressure relief
- Transferred patients safely using wheelchairs, lifts, and gait belts
- Responded to call lights and patient requests promptly
- Supported meal service and assisted patients with feeding
- Maintained clean patient rooms and prepared care supplies
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN), LVN-to-RN Program
Evergreen College
California12-2026
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA12-2024
Associate of Science - Public Health
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA06-2022
Skills
- Nursing assessments
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Respiratory Care
- Pain assessment
- Infection control
- Health record management
- Patient advocacy
- SBAR communication
- Therapeutic communication
- Fall prevention
- Enteral feeding
- Catheter care
- Clinical prioritization
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient safety commitment
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), California: License Number: 749243
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Current — [American Heart Association | Expires: 03/2028
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): [American Heart Association] | Expires: [06/2028]
- Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention: [CPI] | Expires: [06/2028]
- Registered Nurse (RN): Pending — Expected ADN graduation December 2026; RN licensure subject to successful NCLEX-RN completion and applicable licensing requirements
NURSING STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Evergreen College (ADN program, LVN to RN Bridge program)
- Preceptorship at Med-Surg 2A at VA PALO ALTO- Pending 120 hours
- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Hospital- Total 288 hours (Mental Health, Med-Surg/Oncology/Telemetry, SCI and Poly Trauma)
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center-Total 240 hours (Med Surg/Telemetry, Trauma ICU, Critical Care Unit, Burn Unit and ED)
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Plum Tree Care Center
03.2025 - Current
CNA
CHONC Pediatric Subacute
08.2023 - 12.2023
CNA
The Daughters of Charity Seton Provincialate
11.2022 - 08.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN), LVN-to-RN Program
Evergreen College
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Mission College
Associate of Science - Public Health
Foothill College