Sunmi Kim
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with 5 years as a certified occupational therapy assistant and a recent graduate in registered nursing. Demonstrates exceptional professional conduct through self-responsibility, a strong work ethic, and an unwavering commitment to delivering compassionate care. Skilled in cultural competence and adept at serving senior populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
COTA, The Wesleyan Skilled Nursing
07.2019 - Current
- Assist Patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in treatment plan developed in collaboration with Occupational Therapist
- Aid in provision of rehabilitative services for people suffering from mental, physical, emotional or developmental impairments
- Monitor patients activities, record progress with daily and weekly notes
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments
- Treated wide range of conditions, including CHF, AF, COPD, Stroke, Orthopedic, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's and Amputation patients
- Implemented range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motions and muscle reeducation.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Performed occupational therapy interventions in rehabilitation and skilled nursing settings
- Helped patients learn to perform basic tasks such as eating, grooming and dressing
- Utilized various treatment modalities and developed individualized therapeutic exercise programs.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Aspire Pediatric Therapy
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Established daily routines that are easy for the children to follow
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing and fine motor and gross motor tasks
- Continually collaborated with parents to achieve goals
- Facilitated patients in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
Kindergarten Teacher
Tuntun Kindergarten
10.2007 - 02.2014
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement
- Employed evidence-based methods of classroom teaching and direction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Professional Nursing Program
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08.2023
Bachelor Degree of Education - Early Childhood Education
Korea National Open University
South Korea02.2007
Skills
- Assess complex situations, make sound judgments, and prioritize patient care effectively including clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making
- Provide compassionate care, maintain patient safety, and promote patient well-being such as patient advocacy, patient education, and bedside manner
- Demonstrate strong communication skills, including effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet deadlines in fast-paced healthcare environment
- Showcases ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams, effectively communicate with colleagues, and contribute to positive work environment
- Demonstrate ability to connect with patients on emotional level, provide emotional support, and display empathy towards their needs
- Culturally competent care experience
- Easily establishes rapport with patients
- Energetic and highly motivated
- Quick learner with exceptional multitasking abilities
- Therapeutic techniques understanding
- Organization and Time Management
- Optima and WellSky Software Proficiency
Certification
Registered Nurse Clinical Experiences
· Level I, St. David's Medical Center, Orthopedic and Neuro Unit
· Level II, Seton Medical Center at UT, Neuro and Oncology and seizure Unit
· Level III, Seton Medical Center, OB Unit
· Level III, Dell Children's hospital, Pediatric Unit
Occupational Therapy Assistant Clinical experience
· Level I, First Leap, Pediatric outpatient
· Level II, Trinity Care, Skilled Nursing Facility
· Level III, Brookdale Westlake Hills, Skilled nursing facility and outpatient in Assisted living facility
· Level III, Park Valley Inn, Skilled Nursing Facility
Languages
Japanese
Full Professional
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Certifications
· Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) ( Expired 2/2025)
· Basic Life Support ( Expired 6/2024)
Volunteer experiences
· Round Rock Area Serving Center ( Round Rock, TX) Sep 2022-Current - Assist to organize food bank, distribute food and support individuals serving human needs in the City of Round Rock & surrounding areas.
· Austin Humane Society (Austin, TX) 2018-2020 Support homeless animals by cleaning the facility, dog walking and assisting adoption process.
· Poverty Simulation (Austin, TX) Feb 2018 - Participated in poverty simulation project to appreciate what it may be like to live in poverty and to re-think difficulties that individuals face daily due to economic disparities.
· Austin Club House (Austin, TX) Nov 2017 - Volunteered to assist cleaning up for and serving Thanksgiving Luncheon for Austin Club House members and their families.
· TOTA Conference (Austin, TX) Nov 2017 - Volunteered to assist in on-site coordination of the TOTA Conference in Austin
· NAMIWalks Austin in 2017 (Austin, TX) Sept2017 – Joined walk to increase awareness of mental illness and raise funds
· Cadence Therapy (Manor, TX) Jan-Mar 2015 Volunteered as a side-walker to walk alongside the rider during Hippotherapy and to be responsible for the rider's safety
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
COTA, The Wesleyan Skilled Nursing
07.2019 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation
11.2018 - 07.2019
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Aspire Pediatric Therapy
10.2018 - 05.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Tuntun Kindergarten
10.2007 - 02.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Austin Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Professional Nursing Program
Austin Community College
Bachelor Degree of Education - Early Childhood Education
Korea National Open University
Registered Nurse Clinical Experiences
· Level I, St. David's Medical Center, Orthopedic and Neuro Unit
· Level II, Seton Medical Center at UT, Neuro and Oncology and seizure Unit
· Level III, Seton Medical Center, OB Unit
· Level III, Dell Children's hospital, Pediatric Unit
Occupational Therapy Assistant Clinical experience
· Level I, First Leap, Pediatric outpatient
· Level II, Trinity Care, Skilled Nursing Facility
· Level III, Brookdale Westlake Hills, Skilled nursing facility and outpatient in Assisted living facility
· Level III, Park Valley Inn, Skilled Nursing Facility
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