Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Bear Creek Senior Living, enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and compassionate direct patient care. Leveraged clinical judgment and documentation accuracy to support interdisciplinary teams, achieving significant improvements in patient health. Bilingual in English/Korean, embodying strong family communication skills and a commitment to HIPAA compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bear Creek Senior Living
11.2022 - 01.2024
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver compassionate care to patients in a 20-bed medical center.
Delivered support with activities if daily living(ADLs) and personal hygiene daily to 20 elderly ill patient
Observe, chart, and report developments in patient health conditions in 20 Bed rehab.
Supervised 2 Certified nursing assistants during routine patient care and equipment assembly activities, including catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, therapists and support staff, to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Participated in team training sessions and workshops, enhancing team members’ knowledge and skills.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
01.2021 - 06.2021
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Motor Transport Specialist
US Army
10.2013 - 01.2020
Maintained accurate records of all fleet assets including acquisition dates, mileage logs, service histories, warranty claims, and disposal information.
Enhanced safety measures by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and driver training sessions.
Increased operational readiness with timely repair and maintenance of transport equipment.
Evaluated performance metrics to determine areas for improvement in motor transport processes and procedures.
Over eight years of experience in the United States Army, including one year as a heavy vehicle operator
Worked as an Army bus driver for six months
Honorable discharge, drug free
Bilingual English/Korean
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO
12-2024
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Concorde Career College
Aurora, CO
12-2019
Skills
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA Compliance
Physical Assessment
Vital signs
Clinical judgment
Patient Assessments
Documentation accuracy
Medication Dispensing
Diabetes management
Family Communication
Catheter Care
Award
Army Achieved Medal 2017
Good Conduct Medal 2017
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 2017
Languages
Korean
Full Professional
Clinical Rotation
<Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit>
Provide direct medical care with RN to patients needing intensive medical treatment, including those with stroke, brain hemorrhage.
Noted any changes in patient conditions and alerted RN and nursing supervisors
Ensured that patients were properly prepared for scheduled procedure MRI
<At Emergency Department Education>
Proficiently managed emergency situation involving patients with cardiopulmonary arrest, myocardial infarction, stroke, severe trauma, sepsis, bradycardia, anaphylaxis, GI bleeding, and others.
Implemented EKG reading during Emergency department for patient who need cardiovascular care.
<Med surge Unit>
Skilled in administering intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections, foley catheter insertion and enema.
Verify blood test results and notify the Registered Nurse.
Knowledgeable about contact, droplet, and airborne precautions for infection control and capable of providing nursing accordingly.
Work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver compassionate care to patients in a 4-5 bed medical center park view medical center.
Deliver care and support services to patients, nursing unit and professional student.
Monitor and record patient’s vital signs and any changes related to their overall wellness to preceptor RN.
Administered medications, documented patient progress and updated electronic medical records.
Collaborated with preceptor Registered Nurse to develop and implement patient care.
Collaborated with instructor, nurses during rotations with an empathetic approach to building patient trust.
Executed clinical rotation in ICU, Emergency Department, Cardiology, Oncology, Med surge as part of nursing curriculum.
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - [State] Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
CPR/AED Certification
[State] Driver's License
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bear Creek Senior Living
11.2022 - 01.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
01.2021 - 06.2021
Motor Transport Specialist
US Army
10.2013 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Concorde Career College
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