Sookyung PARK
Charlottesville
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Samsung Medical Center, excelling in evidence-informed practice and analytical research. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective teamwork and mentorship. Skilled in healthcare policy assessment and public speaking, driving initiatives that elevate workplace morale and improve service delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University of Virginia
VA
01.2023 - Current
- Updated and developed lecture slides, exercises, test questions, and critical essays.
- Guided students through Evidence-Based Practice research processes to enhance understanding.
- Provided constructive feedback on presentations to promote academic growth.
- Evaluated assignments rigorously and assigned grades based on performance.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Samsung Medical Center
Seoul
03.2014 - 03.2022
- Facilitated the Happy Work Place initiative, promoting teamwork and elevating workplace morale.
- Delivered care to a wide range of patients, including pediatric and terminal cancer cases.
- Functioned as charge nurse, overseeing daily operations and maintaining high care standards.
- Mentored fellow nurses as a preceptor, driving skill development and expertise.
- Executed triage responsibilities by assessing and prioritizing patient conditions effectively.
Instructor
Sahmyook University
Seoul
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Presented lectures on healthcare system, social health insurance, payment structures for providers, health delivery mechanisms, economic principles relevant to nursing, and Korean health policies.
Intern
Seoul Center for Infectious Disease Control and Prevention
Seoul
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted in developing guidelines for public screening clinics and infectious disease response training.
- Revised training scenarios and educated public officials on crisis response.
Graduate Researcher
Health Economic and Policy Laboratory, Seoul National University
Seoul
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Researched pricing strategies for high-cost medicines across Asia.
- Analyzed Intellectual Property Rights in India and Managed Entry Agreements in Japan.
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing
University of Virginia
Virginia, United States05-2027
Master of Public Health - Health Care Management and Policy
Seoul National University
Seoul, Republic of Korea08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seoul National University
Seoul, Republic of Korea02.2014
Skills
- Evidence-informed practice
- Care delivery
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical research skills
- Healthcare policy assessment
- Presentation and public speaking
Affiliations
Executive Member & Spokesperson, Korean Young Nurses’ Association (2017–Present)
Accomplishments
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, University of Virginia School of Nursing (2025)
Publication (Selected)
†Equal contribution
- Park S†, Yoo J† et al. (2024). Quantifying emergency department nursing workload using NASA-TLX. International Emergency Nursing, 74, 101424.
- Seo J†, Park S† et al. (2025). Predicting delays in antibiotic administration in the ED: A machine learning approach integrating nursing workload. Signa Vitae (Ahead of Print).
- Park S†, Chang H et al. (2022). Impact of the 24-hour ED time target policy: A mixed-method study. BMC Health Services Research, 22(1), 1510.
- DeGuzman P, Park S et al. (2025). Impact of BSN preparation on new graduate nurses’ intent to leave. Journal of Nursing Administration, 55(9), 535–541.
Presentation (Selected)
Nurses’ Intention to Stay & Willingness to Work During COVID-19
- Podium Presentation, UVA Barbara Parker Research Symposium (2023)
- Poster Presentation, Southern Nursing Research Society Conference (2025)
Conceptual Framework of Missed Nursing Care
- Poster Presentation, UVA Barbara Parker Research Symposium — Best Overall Poster Award (2023)
- Poster Presentation, AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (2023)
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University of Virginia
01.2023 - Current
Instructor
Sahmyook University
10.2021 - 11.2021
Intern
Seoul Center for Infectious Disease Control and Prevention
09.2018 - 12.2018
Graduate Researcher
Health Economic and Policy Laboratory, Seoul National University
01.2018 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Samsung Medical Center
03.2014 - 03.2022
Ph.D. - Nursing
University of Virginia
Master of Public Health - Health Care Management and Policy
Seoul National University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seoul National University