Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
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Sharon Kim

Anchorage

Summary

To obtain a position as an Float Registered Nurse where I can make the most of my current nurse training/ education, and to obtain PCU/ ICU training when available.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse – 4 East Medical/Surgical

Alaska Tribal Health Consortium
11.2023 - Current
  • Performed all duties as a registered nurse
  • Evaluated one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statues and regulations, identifying short and long-term professional goals
  • Assisted in finding creative solutions to issues and contributed knowledge to process and quality improvement. Utilized ANA scope and standards practice and the code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements as the foundation of nursing practice
  • Maintained current knowledge, served as a resource on departmental policies, procedures, and processes, and assisted in education and assured compliance
  • Mentored others in areas such as competency, documentation, equipment nurse, plan of care, National Patient Safety Goals and participation in -in-service education
  • Exhibited a general understanding of the process for dealing with ethical dilemmas, understood, and coordinated the process obtaining an ethics consult
  • Coordinated patient flow throughout the facility with timely and effective care. Provided and ensured quality patient care and expedited admission process for ready beds when assigned. Assured patient flow is efficient. Distributed staff resources to meet patient occupancy. Role modeled for teamwork, filled beds, assisted others with their assignment, facilitated admissions, recognized when staff members were overwhelmed and adjusted assignments accordingly
  • Participated in daily rounds and other patient satisfaction activities and ensured staff worked within their scope, educational opportunities, correcting behavior, and problem-solving
  • Assured patient privacy is protected and confidentiality of information is maintained on the unit
  • Assisted in assuring appropriate utilization of staff on unit by preparing staff schedules, overseeing staff for shift and making patient assignments to meet patient needs in an efficient and cost effective manner. Appropriate utilization of supplies and equipment and maintenance of supply levels
  • Assisted with hiring, onboarding, orienting, precepting, coaching and evaluating staff. Evaluated care given by staff and coached to improve care. Established effective work relationships with staff and support action plans in meeting staff satisfaction goals
  • Maintained professional, effective and timely communication with physicians, other departments, patients, patient families, staff, EMS partners, and community
  • Provided departmental leadership in the absence of unit director/manager/supervisor
  • Performed other duties as assigned

Registered Nurse II – 4 East Medical/Surgical

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided direct nursing care and served a broad range of general nursing care in areas of vital signs, catheter care, feeding, drawing blood from central lines for lab specimens, dressing changes/ reinforcement, and intravenous access.
  • Preceptor Duties:
  • Oriented new nurses and travel nurses to the hospital and unit.
  • Assured new hires are competent in ANMC policies, procedure, and equipment.
  • Signed off on competency forms, oversaw assessments and reviewed charting.
  • Met with supervisor with updates on the status of the preceptee.

Detox Registered Nurse

Southcentral Foundation
04.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients undergoing detoxification
  • Monitored vital signs and withdrawal symptoms of patients and adjusting treatment as necessary
  • Assessed patients' medical histories and developing individualized detox plans
  • Provided emotional and psychological support to patients during the detox process
  • Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
  • Documented patient progress and treatment plans accurately and thoroughly
  • Participated in ongoing education and training to stay current on best practices in detox nursing
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards and protocols related to detoxification and medication management
  • Other duties as assigned

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Tele

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Provided direct nursing care and served a broad range of general nursing care in areas of vital signs, catheter care, feeding, drawing blood from central lines for lab specimens, dressing changes/ reinforcement, and intravenous access.
  • Utilized the nursing process: assessed, planned, provided, and evaluated professional nursing care based on evidence-based practice.
  • Provided intravenous therapy.
  • Cared for patients that were in step-down status on Med Surg floor from ICU.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients with Covid-19.
  • Observed and maintained patient records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.
  • Monitored and cared for patients with chest tubes, ostomy, Foley catheters, wound care, JP drains/wound vacs.
  • Monitored and cared for patients requiring tracheostomy, High Flow oxygen, respiratory care, and nebulizer treatments.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
  • Collaborated daily with hospitalists and health care team to achieve optimum patient care.
  • Demonstrated ability in managing critical situations and making care-based decisions.
  • Prepared and administered prescribed medications.
  • Provided respiratory treatments when needed and consulted health care staff for high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy.
  • Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures, and medication.

Registered Nurse I – Covid Testing Site

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
09.2021 - 06.2021
  • Worked with the community with registration and guidance at Covid drive-up and walk-up testing site on the Alaska Native Health Campus.
  • Processed test swab orders based on urgency.
  • Provided effective and compassionate nursing care, assessed patient situations, and took effective courses of action.
  • Provided nasal swabs to various members of the community.
  • Collaborated with other health care staff in teamwork like environment.

Senior Office Specialist/Pharmacy Technician

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
06.2021 - 07.2011
  • Provided advanced administrative and support work requiring detailed, field-specific knowledge for the pharmacy.
  • Worked with a multimillion-dollar budget, prepared and submitted prior authorization insurance claims, worked with Medicaid, Medicare, and outside insurance companies for submission of claims, verified coverage, and determined/resolved issues with claims.
  • Initiated account setup for various medications for the pharmacies, collaborated with pharmacies on drug purchases, and maintained drug recalls.
  • Provided assistance and managed time keeping for over 100+ employees with the timekeeping system Kronos.
  • Provided COVID-19 vaccinations as a pharmacy technician for all ANTHC frontline staff.

Office Assistant II

Department of Commerce Community & Economic Development – Regulatory Commission of Alaska
07.2011 - 02.2010
  • Reviewed documents and determined complex metadata entries to be received, tracked, and retrieved agency’s filings, mail, reports, and general correspondence for use by staff, utilities, and general public.
  • Designed, revised, and accurately completed all steps in opening, maintaining, and closing new utility/ pipeline tariff filings with the Commission.
  • Researched logs to verify accuracy of tariff advice numbers set up file folders, made side-by-side copies of tariff sheets to expedite analysis of filings that varied based on utility companies.

Senior Office Assistant

Mayor’s Office of Equal Opportunity – Municipality of Anchorage
02.2010 - 06.2009
  • Appointed technology coordinator for all trainings provided by the Mayor’s Office of Equal Opportunity, scheduled and organized OEO anti-harassment trainings for municipal employees and the public who utilize municipal services-thus reducing liability for the city.
  • Assisted in planning/coordinating community outreach events: reservation of facilities and mailed out invitations, meeting set-up/take down, and food catering and delivery.
  • Requested donations from various business organizations for multi-cultural events; chaired multi-cultural community events and created and coordinated logistical diagrams for events.

Education

RN to BSN -

Capella University
12.2024

Associates of Applied Science – Nursing -

University of Alaska Anchorage
12.2020

Bachelor of Arts – History -

University of Alaska Anchorage
12.2005

Skills

  • Patient & family advocacy
  • Medication Administration
  • Oxygen Saturation Standards
  • Vitals & Assessments
  • NIHSS Certified
  • Infection Control
  • Ostomy care
  • Wound dressing changes
  • Chest tube care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Blood draws and IV placement/care
  • Willingness to learn
  • Dependable
  • Flexible
  • Patient Education
  • Safety
  • Patient Care/ HIPAA
  • Korean – Proficient

Certification

  • Trauma Nursing Core Course, 11/30/2026
  • Basic Life Support, 06/2024
  • Advanced Life Support, 11/2023
  • Pediatric Advance Life Support, 03/2024
  • NIHSS Certification (Apex Innovations), 02/2024
  • 168046, 11/30/2024, Registered Nurse License

Volunteer Experience

  • 10/2020, Anchorage Health Department/ Anchorage School District Flu Clinic
  • 06/2019, Special Olympics Vision Screening for Amblyopia with the Lions Club
  • 05/2019, Spring Bowl-a-thon benefiting Childhood Cancer sponsored by the Lions Club
  • 05/2019, Lions Club Vision Screening for Amblyopia at the AFD Local 1264 & AFD Open House
  • 04/2019, Alaska Shield 2019 Preparedness Exercise Mat-Su Regional Hospital
  • 04/2019, Alaska Shield /Ragin’ Contagion Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Pharmacy P.O.D.
  • 10/2018, Anchorage School District Flu Vaccination Clinic
  • 06/2018, Alpine Alternatives Summer Activities

References

References upon request

Timeline

Detox Registered Nurse

Southcentral Foundation
04.2024 - Current

Charge Nurse – 4 East Medical/Surgical

Alaska Tribal Health Consortium
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse II – 4 East Medical/Surgical

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse I – Covid Testing Site

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
09.2021 - 06.2021

Senior Office Specialist/Pharmacy Technician

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
06.2021 - 07.2011

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Tele

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2023

Office Assistant II

Department of Commerce Community & Economic Development – Regulatory Commission of Alaska
07.2011 - 02.2010

Senior Office Assistant

Mayor’s Office of Equal Opportunity – Municipality of Anchorage
02.2010 - 06.2009

RN to BSN -

Capella University

Associates of Applied Science – Nursing -

University of Alaska Anchorage

Bachelor of Arts – History -

University of Alaska Anchorage

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