Cheng Sim Wong
Nurse
Singapore
Summary
Senior Staff Nurse and Registered Midwife with over 13 years of extensive clinical experience in women’s health, including gynaecology, obstetrics, postnatal care, delivery suite, and pediatrics deployment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognized for service excellence, patient safety, education, and leadership contributions within SingHealth. Experienced in clinical instruction, preceptorship, auditing, infection prevention, and staff rostering. Seeking an internal transfer to Eastern General Hospital to continue delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and to contribute meaningfully to service development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse / Registered Midwife
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH), Singapore
05.2011 - Current
- Obstetrics & Postnatal Ward (Combined Ward)
- 2012 – Present
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to antenatal and postnatal mothers and newborns
- Manage low- and high-risk pregnancies, including post-delivery recovery
- Support breastfeeding, newborn care education, and maternal well-being
- Perform holistic patient assessments, monitoring, care planning, and documentation
- Collaborate closely with obstetricians, pediatricians, and multidisciplinary teams
- Ensure adherence to infection control practices, patient safety standards, and clinical protocols
- Deployment to Pediatrics Ward (COVID-19 Period)
- 2020 | Approx. 3–4 months
- Redeployed during the COVID-19 pandemic to support pediatric inpatient services
- Delivered safe nursing care under enhanced infection prevention and control measures
- Adapted quickly to new workflows, clinical guidelines, and team structures
- Demonstrated flexibility, resilience, and commitment to organizational needs during crisis response
- Delivery Suite
- Approx. 2017 – 2019
- Assisted in labour and delivery, including normal vaginal deliveries
- Provided intrapartum care, fetal monitoring, and immediate newborn care
- Supported obstetric emergencies under senior supervision
- Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (Study Leave)
- 2016 – 2017
- Gynaecology Ward
- 09 May 2011 – 11 March 2012
- Provided peri-operative and post-operative nursing care
- Delivered patient education and supported recovery following gynaecological procedures
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced patient safety measures and standards of care.
- Facilitated patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional development.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary based on clinical evaluations and feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Sydney
Singapore, Null, Singapore09.2025
Advanced Diploma in Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery
Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore12.2016
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Nanyang Polyclinic
Singapore11.2008
Skills
- Obstetrics & Postnatal Nursing
- Delivery Suite & Intrapartum Care
- Paediatric Nursing Support
- Patient & Family Education
- Breastfeeding Support
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
- Clinical Teaching & Preceptorship
- Staff Coordination & Rostering
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Midwife
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse / Registered Midwife
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH), Singapore
05.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Sydney
Advanced Diploma in Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery
Nanyang Polytechnic
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Nanyang Polyclinic
Advanced Clinical Roles and Contributions
- Auditing & Quality Improvement
- Conduct clinical and nursing audits to ensure compliance with standards, patient safety, and infection prevention policies
- Participate in ward-based quality improvement projects and service enhancement initiatives
- Staff Rostering
- Assist with staff duty rostering to ensure safe manpower coverage and continuity of care
- Support operational needs while balancing staff welfare and service requirements
- Clinical Instructor & Preceptor
- Serve as Clinical Instructor for nursing students during clinical attachments
- Act as Preceptor for newly joined nurses and junior staff
- Provide supervision, teaching, competency assessment, guidance, and feedback
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Appointed Infection Liaison / Prevention Officer within the ward
- Promote infection prevention practices and compliance with institutional guidelines
- Support infection surveillance, education, and preventive initiatives
- Education & Professional Development
- Invited Speaker – Graduate Certificate Programme for Community Nurses (June 2025)
- Delivered teaching session(s) to support professional development and clinical knowledge of community nurses
- Projects & Initiatives
- Actively involved in ward-based and multidisciplinary projects
- Contribute to service improvement, patient safety, and quality of care outcomes
Additional Information
- Extensive experience within the SingHealth system
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Committed to continuous professional development and service excellence
Achievements & Awards
Service from the Heart Award – July 2011 to December 2011, SHQSA Silver Award – April 2011 to March 2012, SHQSA Star Award – April 2014 to March 2015, Service from the Heart Award – December 2017, SHQS Award – April 2018 to March 2019, Service from the Heart Award – January 2019 to June 2019, Patient Safety Award – August 2019, SingHealth Associate in Education – 11 May 2022, Patient Safety Award – July 2023