Youkyung Kim
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Professional nurse experienced in cardiovascular care. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and emergency response. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and prepared for high-pressure environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse (ICU, Step-down)
AYASE Heart Hospital
2018.06 - 2023.06
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to acutely and chronically ill cardiovascular patients in both ICU and step-down settings.
- Managed critical interventions including vasoactive medications, chest tubes, central lines, and mechanical ventilation.
- Monitored and interpreted cardiac rhythms (telemetry, EKG) and responded promptly to cardiac events.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for post-operative cardiac care, including CABG, valve replacement, and arrhythmia management.
- Provided pre- and post-procedure care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, ablation, and device implantation (e.g., pacemaker, ICD).
- Educated patients and families on medication, lifestyle, and discharge planning to reduce readmission and promote long-term recovery.
Registered Nurse
Various Hospitals
2007.03 - 2015.05
- Delivered patient care in surgical ICU, CT/MRI diagnostic unit, and a specialty surgical clinic (proctology-focused).
- Gained hands-on experience in pre- and post-operative care, diagnostic imaging coordination, and outpatient procedures.
- Built strong foundations in critical care nursing, patient assessment, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Adapted to fast-paced hospital environments and developed skills in clinical documentation, sterile technique, and patient education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles College (RN To BSN)
Los Angeles, CA2025-09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Konkuk University
Seoul, South Korea2007-02
Skills
- Critical care nursing
- Compassionate communication
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Heart failure management
- Telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG interpretation
- Hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator care
- Rapid response and emergency intervention for cardiac and respiratory events
- IV therapy, blood draws, medication administration, pain management
- Patient and family education on chronic disease management and recovery
- Multilingual patient care (native in Korean, fluent in Japanese, fluent in English)
Certification
- New York License RN
- California License RN
- Japan, Korea License RN
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate 2025 ~ current
Timeline
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse (ICU, Step-down)
AYASE Heart Hospital
2018.06 - 2023.06
Registered Nurse
Various Hospitals
2007.03 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles College (RN To BSN)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Konkuk University