Rachel Kwon
Registered Nurse MSN, RN, CWCN
Covington,KY
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up healthcare professionals, patients, and families with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Diverse clinical background, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Vigilant and conscientious about isolating and resolving concerns. Passionate about education and empowering patients and their family.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Pediatric Diabetes Educator
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based practices to design innovative educational materials and tools that increased patient comprehension of diabetes-related topics.
- Facilitated group classes on various aspects of diabetes management, empowering participants to make informed decisions regarding their care.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing personalized diabetes education plans tailored to individual needs.
Instructor of Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
8 2022 - 08.2024
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing nursing skills and EBP nursing care.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
Certified Wound Care Nurse, Wound and Ostomy Team
Huntsville Hospital Main
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic listening, clear communication, and ongoing education about their individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care, ensuring timely communication of relevant information regarding wound status.
- Reduced wound healing time with the application of advanced wound dressings, negative pressure therapy, and other evidence-based treatments.
Clinical Analyst
The University Of Tennessee Medical Center
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
- Investigated and addressed system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to drive communication and coordination of health informatics activities and promote accountability.
RN Staff Nurse Labor and Delivery
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan as needed.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- C-EFM Certified
Staff RN Emergency Department
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Prepared, administered and documented medications and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Morristown Hamblen Health
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 09.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN 08.2019 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN 05.2015 - 12.2017
Certification
BLS Basic Life Support
Timeline
Pediatric Diabetes Educator
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Certified Wound Care Nurse, Wound and Ostomy Team
Huntsville Hospital Main
06.2023 - 06.2024
Clinical Analyst
The University Of Tennessee Medical Center
11.2021 - 07.2022
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Western Governors University
09.2020 - 11.2021
RN Staff Nurse Labor and Delivery
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
01.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee Wesleyan University
08.2019 - 05.2020
Staff RN Emergency Department
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
03.2019 - 01.2020
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Morristown Hamblen Health
01.2018 - 03.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
05.2015 - 12.2017
Instructor of Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
8 2022 - 08.2024
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