Hojin Lee
Abbotsford,British Columbia
Summary
An employee who has strong work ethic, is flexible, dependable, self-motivated, team-oriented, and excels in conflict resolution. Ultimately, a hard worker ready to learn and contribute to the team's success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Registered Nurse
Government of Northwest Territories
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians according to established protocols.
- Conducted pre-anesthetic assessments including physical exams, history taking and laboratory testing.
- Performed wound dressing changes as needed and assisted with wound debridement when indicated.
- Managed pain control measures using pharmacological agents or non-pharmacologic interventions.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Select Medical Connections
Abbotsford
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
RN General Medicine
Select Medical Connections
Grande Prairie, AB
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Acknowledged physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Healthcare Australia
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Went to multiple hospitals across the city of Melbourne working in both private and public sectors
- Educated patients regarding treatment medications and side effects.
- Assessed patient conditions, recorded physical findings and explained medication adherence
- Recommended medication, physical therapy or related therapeutic procedures to manage diagnosed conditions.
Medical-Surgical RN
Select Medical Connections
Yarmouth, NS
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions with patient controlled anesthesia and epidural lines
RN Renal Unit
Solutions Staffing Agency
Red Deer, AB
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for hemodialysis, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
RN - General Medicine & COVID
Solutions Staffing Agency
Prince Albert, SK
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt care for acute COVID patients.
- Utilized AirVo machines for high-flow oxygen support along with Respiratory Therapist guidance
RN - General Medicine & Surgery
Yukon Hospitals Corporations
Whitehorse, YT
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Cared for repatriated COVID-19 Positive patients back from Vancouver General Hospital or Alberta Hospital Edmonton and ensured medical stabilization until discharging for isolation at home.
- Learned and commenced skills such as peritoneal dialysis by gravity and accessing ports in remote rural hospital settings.
RN - Medical Float Pool
Vancouver Island Health Authority, (VIHA)
Victoria, BC
01.2021 - 08.2021
- RN position on the Medical Float Pool at the Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) navigating multiple general medicine floors with specialties including: renal, gastrointestinal, palliative, oncology, psychiatry, medical overcapacity units, respiratory (including vented patients), and emergency departments. A floor usually consists of 20-24 patients with 4-5 nurses resulting in 1:4 patient ratios ideally; and with short staffing 1:7.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
RN - Oncology & Palliation
VIHA
Victoria, BC
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored patients for oncologic emergencies such as TLS, SIADH, and spinal cord compression.
- Administered post-hydration fluids & drugs accordingly to physician orders such as: leucovorin, magnesium, sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride.
- Oversaw patient advocation in the dying process to allow comfort measures to be in place along with MAiD procedures.
RN - GI & General Medicine
VIHA
Victoria, BC
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepped patients for esophagogastroduodenoscopy studies, ostomy care, and wound care.
- Managing and titrating valium doses for CIWA/ETOH patients.
- Assisted with insertions of central, arterial and PICC lines.
Employed Student Nurse (ESN) - General Psychiatry
VIHA
Victoria, BC
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Enabled safe patient care, being vigilant of staff safety, and an improved sense of collaboration working with nursing staff and psychiatrists.
- Deescalation techniques in managing escalating behaviors with chemical and physical restraints along with isolation rooms.
Health Worker
Community Living Victoria
Victoria, BC
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Visited multiple designated group homes across Victoria and Langford providing those with disabilities with assistance in activities of daily living and medication administration.
- Basic seizure precautions and communication techniques for those with down syndrome and developmental disabilities.
- Basic oral medication administration
Zoo Crew Member
Greater Vancouver Zoo
Abbotsford, BC
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Facilitated work of volunteers.
- Presented informal educational programs to excite and inform zoo visitors.
- Cleaned and restocked housing and habitats.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Camosun College/University of Victoria
Victoria, BC2019
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Tube feeds and TPN
- Ostomy care
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- IV dressing/insertion care
- Critical Thinking
- PCA/Epidurals/Drains
- Blood products administration and monitoring
- Infection Control
- Complex Wound Care
- Foley insertion and care
- Continuous Bladder Irrigation
Charting Familiarity
- PowerChart
- Connect Care
- MediTech
- Citrix SCM
- Epic
References
Emails:
Christie.shepherd@albertahealthservices.ca - Manager of General Medicine (GPRH, AHS)
Stephanie.Deley@albertahealthservices.ca - Manager of General Medicine (GPRH, AHS)
Ashley.Beggs@wgh.yk.ca - Manager of General Medicine & Surgical (WGH, Yukon Hospitals Corporations)
Cathy.t.dang@gmail.com - Charge Nurse/Team Lead from WGH and GPRH
Timeline
Surgical Registered Nurse
Government of Northwest Territories
06.2024 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Select Medical Connections
02.2024 - 05.2024
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Healthcare Australia
11.2022 - 02.2023
Medical-Surgical RN
Select Medical Connections
07.2022 - 08.2022
RN Renal Unit
Solutions Staffing Agency
05.2022 - 06.2022
RN General Medicine
Select Medical Connections
02.2022 - 12.2023
RN - General Medicine & COVID
Solutions Staffing Agency
01.2022 - 02.2022
RN - General Medicine & Surgery
Yukon Hospitals Corporations
09.2021 - 12.2021
RN - Medical Float Pool
Vancouver Island Health Authority, (VIHA)
01.2021 - 08.2021
RN - Oncology & Palliation
VIHA
01.2020 - 01.2021
RN - GI & General Medicine
VIHA
06.2019 - 01.2020
Employed Student Nurse (ESN) - General Psychiatry
VIHA
07.2018 - 01.2019
Health Worker
Community Living Victoria
06.2017 - 08.2018
Zoo Crew Member
Greater Vancouver Zoo
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Camosun College/University of Victoria
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