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Lydia Ko

Los Angeles

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for PCU patients post kidney/ liver transplant and multiple surgeries on 6NW. Additionally experienced as a a charge nurse and preceptor to the unit. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborative approach and adaptability, fostering strong teamwork and seamless integration into dynamic healthcare settings.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse II - 6NW

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
  • Deliver high-quality care with focus on outcomes for patients with liver/ kidney transplants, thoracic surgeries, pancreatic-hepatobiliary cases, and vascular operations
  • Charge nurse experience, directing unit operations, staff assignments, and patient flow
  • Precepted nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
  • Trained to care for immediate post-op kidney transplant patients requiring hourly IV fluid replacement
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.

Surgery/Trauma RN

Denver Health Medical Center
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • Care for patients following trauma and recovering from surgery procedures
  • Monitor post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, review post-op orders and assimilate patients to unit.
  • Administer nasogastric tubes and foley catheters. Managed central lines and surgical drains such as ileostomies, peg tubes, wound vacs, and tracheostomy tubes
  • Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Precept and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care. Provide feedback based on competencies and establish goals with new hire
  • Experience as relief charge RN on acute med/surg floors
  • Coordinate, task and supervise nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.

CNA

Denver Health Medical Center
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Certified EKG tech
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.

Intern

Catholic Health Initiatives
05.2014 - 08.2019
  • Gave IT support during cybersecurity, programming and data management tasks.
  • Supported IT manager with department administrative duties and clerical tasks.
  • Developed a resource and competency course for updated practices on cyber security and compliance in the hospital setting
  • Assisted in building communications to healthcare employees on protocol/policies
  • Utilizing advanced functions of Excel to organize and analyze data

Dental Assistant

Hampden Dentistry
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO
05.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
12.2019

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • PCU, med/surg and Telemetry nursing experience
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Charge Nurse/ Leadership
  • Nurse Preceptor and Mentorship
  • Bi-Lingual in English and Korean
  • Management of central lines, chest tubes, enteral feeding tubes, surgical drains, PCA/PCEA, epidurals, tracheostomies, and wound cares

Certification

  • Registered Nurse – BRN California No. 95288731 Expiration 2025-09-30
  • ACLS – American Heart Association No. 215401361745 Issued 2025-03-12

Timeline

Clinical Nurse II - 6NW

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
09.2022 - Current

Surgery/Trauma RN

Denver Health Medical Center
02.2020 - 08.2022

CNA

Denver Health Medical Center
03.2019 - 01.2020

Intern

Catholic Health Initiatives
05.2014 - 08.2019

Dental Assistant

Hampden Dentistry
05.2014 - 08.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Arapahoe Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Colorado Denver

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