Lindsey Hojung Woo
Hamilton
Summary
Motivated Registered Nurse working at Same Day Surgery & PACU in Hamilton General Hospital. Currently looking for a full-time RN position at your unit.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hamilton General Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Post-anesthesia Monitoring – Ability to closely monitor patients post-surgery for signs of complications such as respiratory distress, arrhythmias, or changes in blood pressure.
- Pain Management – Skilled in administering analgesics and managing pain relief strategies, including PCA pumps, epidurals, and IV medications.
- Airway Management – Proficient in assessing and managing patients' airways, including using oxygen, suctioning, or advanced airway devices when needed.
- ECG and Cardiac Monitoring – Ability to interpret and respond to changes in electrocardiograms and vital signs.
- Intravenous Therapy and Medication Administration – Expertise in starting and managing IV lines, administering medications, and understanding pharmacology in a recovery context.
- Surgical Knowledge – Understanding of various surgeries and the specific post-operative care that each type of patient needs.
- Patient Assessments – Ability to perform thorough assessments of the patient’s vital signs, mental status, and overall recovery.
- Emergency Response – Trained in advanced life support (ACLS), including handling medical emergencies like cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, or hemorrhaging.
RPN & RN at 7 South
Hamilton General Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Facilitated physician collaboration and utilized an interdisciplinary approach to stroke care to improve patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner
- Promoted secondary stroke prevention through in-patient and family education
- Admitted patients from other units or other hospitals and provide efficient and essential care to each patient
- Involved in the discharge planning process to ensure evidence-based medicine was applied and the transition to the outpatient setting was smooth
RPN
Orchard Terrace Care Centre
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify the course of treatment
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 40 patients per day
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON04.2021
Diploma - RPN
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON04.2017
Skills
- Practical Nurse Registration
- Registered Nurse Registration
- ACLS and BLS
- Standard First-Aid
- CPR/AET Level HCP
- WHMIS
- N95 Mask Fit Certification
- CPIC Clearance
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care
- Professional Communication Skills
- Nursing Prioritization
- Microsoft Office
- MEDITECH
- EPIC
- Diligence
- Organization
- Charge Nurse Training
- Bed Management
- Staffing
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in Korean
Accomplishments And Skills
- Registered as a Practical Nurse under the College of Nurses of Ontario. Obtained RPN in 2017.
- Registered as a RN under the College of Nurses of Ontario. Obtained RN in 2021.
- Perioperative nursing certification obtained in 2024.
- ACLS and BLS up to date.
- Standard First-Aid & CPR/AET Level HCP, WHMIS, N95 MASK FIT Certified and current CPIC clearance.
- Gentle Persuasive approaches (GPA) in dementia care certification.
- Professional communication skills to maintain a good relationship among other healthcare team members and patients/patients' families.
- Proficient in prioritizing nursing responsibilities depends on patients' symptoms in order to provide best qualities of care to patients.
- Capable of using Microsoft Office, MEDITECH and EPIC to document correctly and efficiently.
- Diligent and organized to efficiently complete given tasks.
- Experienced and capable of performing both day and night shifts.
- Trained as a charge nurse and helped other ward nurses and facilitated bed management and staffing.
- Fluent in both English and Korean.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hamilton General Hospital
11.2024 - Current
RPN & RN at 7 South
Hamilton General Hospital
05.2021 - Current
RPN
Orchard Terrace Care Centre
06.2020 - 08.2020
Diploma - RPN
Mohawk College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
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