Seol Park
Chesapeake
Summary
Dynamic Charge Nurse with proven expertise at Sentara Leigh Hospital in clinical leadership and care coordination. Skilled in patient advocacy and decision-making, I successfully implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and satisfaction. Committed to fostering teamwork and mentoring staff, I ensure optimal treatment outcomes through effective communication and individualized care plans.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Sentara Leigh Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and hospital protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Monitored patient vitals and responded promptly to changes in condition.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new nurses on clinical procedures and hospital policies.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Onslow Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia, VA05.2021
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Calm and composed
- Patient care
- Staff supervision
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Care plan management
Certification
- BLS/ACLS
- NIHSS
- USP IV Certificate
- Nurse Preceptor Certificate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
Member of Epsilon Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Sentara Leigh Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Onslow Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Old Dominion University