Wheejean Woo
Linthicum Heights,MD
Summary
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
• Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC)
• Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC)
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiothoracic ICU RN
Mount Sinai Hospital - Manhattan
NY
09.2023 - Current
- 2Years 8Months
- Management of postoperative cardiac, thoracic, vascular cases, heart/lung transplants, and mechanical circulatory support patients in 29 beds
- Care of patients receiving VA/VV ECMO, VAD, IABP, Impella, Ventilator, CRRT therapies
Trauma Level 1 Center Surgical ICU RN
JAMAICA MEDICAL CENTER - Richmond Hill
NY
09.2022 - 09.2023
- 1Year
- Management of postoperative trauma surgery, general surgery cases in 13 beds ICU.
CCU Nurse
Bronxcare Health Care Medical Center - Bronx
NY
10.2020 - 09.2022
- 2Years
- Management of postoperative cardiac, thoracic, vascular cases, heart/kidney/liver transplants in 10 beds.
- Care of patients receiving VA/VV ECMO, VAD, IABP, Ventilator, CRRT therapies
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Gang-Dong Medical Center
Seoul, Korea
01.2019 - 03.2020
- 1Year 3Months
- Care of patients with ARSD, Septic shock, Liver disease, Multi organ dysfunction.
- Ventilator, CRRT, Vasoactive drip controls, sedation.
Perioperative RN (Anesthesia & PACU)
Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, Korea
01.2014 - 12.2018
- 5Years
- Performed comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments, including patient evaluation and verification of informed consent in collaboration with anesthesiologists
- Prepared anesthesia workstations and advanced airway equipment, including ventilators, endotracheal tubes, laryngoscope blades, stylets, and GlideScope
- Conducted with anesthesia induction, airway management, and endotracheal intubation across a wide range of surgical procedures
- Monitored intraoperative hemodynamic status and supported titration of vasoactive medications and analgesia under anesthesiologist supervision
- Monitored intraoperative hemodynamic status and supported titration of vasoactive medications and analgesia under anesthesiologist supervision
- Managed emergence from anesthesia, including extubation and post-anesthesia stabilization
- Ensured safe transfer of patients to PACU or ICU with structured handoff communication
- Collaborated with anesthesia and surgical teams in high-acuity cases, including CABG, valve surgery, TEVAR, and other major procedures
Neuro Surgery ICU Staff RN
Asan Seoul Medical Center
Seoul, Korea
02.2013 - 01.2014
- 1Year
- Care for patients with intracranial hemorrhage and brain tumors in the neurosurgical ICU
- Optimized cerebral perfusion through precise blood pressure management and ICP-focused interventions
- Titrated vasoactive infusions based on continuous hemodynamic and neurological assessment
- Managed ventilated patients to maintain appropriate oxygenation and CO₂ levels for ICP control
Education
BSN - Nursing
Kyunghee University
Seoul, South Korea02-2013
Timeline
Cardiothoracic ICU RN
Mount Sinai Hospital - Manhattan
09.2023 - Current
Trauma Level 1 Center Surgical ICU RN
JAMAICA MEDICAL CENTER - Richmond Hill
09.2022 - 09.2023
CCU Nurse
Bronxcare Health Care Medical Center - Bronx
10.2020 - 09.2022
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Gang-Dong Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
Perioperative RN (Anesthesia & PACU)
Samsung Medical Center
01.2014 - 12.2018
Neuro Surgery ICU Staff RN
Asan Seoul Medical Center
02.2013 - 01.2014
BSN - Nursing
Kyunghee University
Leadership and Professional Involvement
• Preceptorship, Charge Nurse Experience (2014-Present)
• UBC Member (2024-Present)
• Journal Club Member (2024-Present)
• Team Nursing Soccer club Captain/Coach, Kyung Hee University ( 2007-2013)
• Elected Captain, Young Nightingale Volunteer Association (2014–2015)
• Organizer, Teaneck Tennis Group (2024-Present)