SO HUI BAK
Aurora,CO
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at The Aurora Medical Center, adept in critical care and patient education. Excelled in managing complex cardiac conditions and mentoring new staff, showcasing expert clinical skills and compassionate patient care. Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking and wound management abilities, enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PCU
The Aurora Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
- Maintain airways and oxygenation status for respiratory failure patients using high-flow oxygen, BiPAP and CPAP
- Monitor closely acute conditions, such as Afib RVR, NSTEMIs, and STEMIs, hypo- and hypertensive crises, DKA and hypoglycemia, sepsis, COPD and CHF exacerbations, and CVAs
- Monitor individuals according to protocols for post-operative cardiac patients, using techniques such as cardioversion, cardiac catheterization with PCI, EGD, bronchoscopy, and cardiac thoracic surgery (RATS, lobectomy)
- Precept new nurses through orientation processes, sharing expertise in PCU nursing practice and fostering professional growth.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Great Plains Health
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Provide comprehensive care in busy, 32 beds medical/surgical unit to patients with medical emergencies, trauma, and surgical interventions
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
Registered Nurse Outpatient Behavioral Health
Denver Health
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Work with patients who are with opioid/narcotic replacement therapy utilizing methadone, Suboxone, and Subutex
- Set up for dispensing of medication and dispenses medication
- Assess patients before giving medications
- Process intake with new patients (EKG ect.)
- Monitor medication inventory and reports
- Participate in patient rounding with medical team
- Process dose changes and put notes in systems
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Newton Medical Center
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Provide direct holistic care to patients including daily assessment, intervention, and evaluation of medical conditions of up to 6 patients per shift
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of post-op care patients
- Work with patients from puberty to geriatric ages and educate on routine care and ways to improve overall health and wellbeing with diet, exercise, and other optimal life choices
- Communicate and interact with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving holistic care and treatment
Certified Nursing Assistant
Schowalter Villa
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with nursing staff, with CMAs (Certified Medication Aide), and other CNAs (Certified Nurse Assistant)
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hesston College
05.2017
Skills
- Skilled cardiac care nurse
- Practice cost effective and resourceful care
- Specimen collection/ processing
- Seasoned critical thinker
- Trained in care of patient with chest tubes
- Experienced in peripheral IV insertion and blood draws
- Trained in basic EKG interpretation
- Abundant experience in CHF medical management
- Trained in care of post surgical patient ie Pacemaker, ICD
- Skilled in coordination of the medical workup for pre CABG
- Experienced in wound management/ care
- Preceptor of new nurses and students
Certification
- Registered Nurse: 1663748 - 2017, Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - Present
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification - Present
- Certified Nursing Assistant - 2017
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PCU
The Aurora Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Great Plains Health
02.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse Outpatient Behavioral Health
Denver Health
08.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Newton Medical Center
10.2017 - 08.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Schowalter Villa
01.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hesston College
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