Young Jin Kim
Oakland,CA
Summary
Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 4 years of patient care and advocacy within psychiatric units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core objectives. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to achieve outcome goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse III/Unit Charge Nurse
John George Psychiatric Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes to improve outcomes.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the unit.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Assisted in developing continuing education programs, enhancing staff knowledge and skills in clinical practice areas.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at reducing medication errors and improving patient safety practices.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between levels of care by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary team members throughout the process.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
Clinical Nurse II/Staff Nurse
John George Psychiatric Hospital
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Provided specialized care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of complex medical conditions, facilitating timely interventions to prevent complications.
- Implemented individualized nursing care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient population served.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Facilitated patient and family education and counseling.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
Charge Nurse
Cirby Hills Behavioral Health
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 13 to 16 patients per day in 16-bed unit
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for vulnerable patients diagnosed with psychosis, mood disorders, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, etc
- Assisted with crisis situations created by patients' assault and aggressive behaviors by following crisis intervention procedure
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharging support to provide comprehensive care
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to new RNs, 1 LPN and 3 mental health workers during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity
- Provided quality patient care and maintenance of rooms to properly comply safety, health and organizational regulations and federal, state and local rules
Charge Nurse
Maunalani Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed geriatric patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management on sub-acute unit
- Worked with geriatric patients diagnosed with chronic diseases, such as dementia/Alzheimer's disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), and diabetes to asses needs and determine best options for care on long-term care unit
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LVNs and CNAs during shift while delegating assignments
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Collected laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Recorded details regarding all therapies, including medication and treatment administration to keep patient charts updated
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care
- Ensured quality patient care and maintenance of rooms in alignment with safety, health and organizational regulations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Honolulu, HI12.2015
Master of Arts - Music
The Mannes College of Music
New York, NY05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Korean National University of Arts
Seoul, Korea03.1997
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Acute Care Expertise
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Decision-making
- Clinical Judgment
- Document Review
- EMR (Certified for EPIC Training)/Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Care Quality Evaluation
- Performance Evaluations
- Training and Development
- Plan of Action Implementation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Calm and Composed
- Personal Integrity
Certification
- Registered Nurse in California, 2017- Current
- Registered Nurse in Hawaii, 2016- 2018
- BLS certified through American Heart Association, 2019-2021
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement Certificate for Quality and Safety (improvement capability, patient safety, leadership, person-and family-centered care, and triple aim for populations)
- American Museum and Natural History Certificate of Achievement
for Genetics, Genomics, Genethics for Nursing, July 2019
Volunteer Experience
- Played piano on a regular basis for the patients at Cirby Hills Behavioral Health in Roseville, California, December 2019 - April 2020.
- Played piano on a regular basis for the residents and their family members at Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, December 2015 - January 2018.
- Assisted for meal and goods preparation and played piano during Mo'ili'li Homeless Outreach Service at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Honolulu, Hawaii, January, 2013 - September, 2015.
References
Lily Fong, FNP, RN
House Supervisor at John George Psychiatric Hospital in San Leandro, California
Phone: (415) 606-6403, email: Lily.liu@outlook.com
Angela Maria Gasman, RN
Co-worker at John George Psychiatric Hospital in San Leandro, California
Phone: (510) 942-1928, email: Gelgasman@gmail.com
Katrina O'donnell, RN
Co-worker at John George Psychiatric Hospital in San Leandro, California
Phone: (208) 850-6133, email: KatrinaOdonnell@yahoo.com
Timeline
Clinical Nurse III/Unit Charge Nurse
John George Psychiatric Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse II/Staff Nurse
John George Psychiatric Hospital
05.2020 - 06.2022
Charge Nurse
Cirby Hills Behavioral Health
11.2018 - 04.2020
Charge Nurse
Maunalani Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
08.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Master of Arts - Music
The Mannes College of Music
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Korean National University of Arts
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