Kim, earning Dean’s List achievement throughout her academic career, graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. For nine years, Kim held leadership positions working as an Administrative Assistant at Chelsea Clinic (now Chelsea Surgical Care) and Office Manager at the adjacent Renewal Medical Day Spa in Norwich, CT.

Thereafter, she worked as an operating room nurse at The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich. Performing as the circulating nurse in many of Dr. Pathy’s surgical procedures only further cultivated her Interest and desire to become more involved in the plastic and reconstructive realm.

She has also served as a preceptor, where she was nominated and elected to the Outstanding Preceptor Recognition Program, worked in various workgroup committees to improve patient processes and procedures, and is a member of the AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses).

Kim strives to support the well-being of the patients of Northeast Plastic Surgery Center by ensuring the delivery of the highest quality care, and by promoting a positive, productive, and safe workplace environment for all. With her tireless work ethic and strong attention to detail, Kim also serves as the Surgical Coordinator for the practice.