Chew Chong Ling
Work Preference
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for demanding role in patient care. Extensive experience in managing complex cases and providing compassionate care. Valued for team collaboration and achieving patient-centered outcomes. Proficient in clinical assessments and patient education. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse
Parkway Hospital Singapore Pte Ltd
Mt. Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Radiation Oncology
04.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs during procedures, assessing for adverse reactions or complications.
- Educated patients on treatment processes and side effects, enhancing understanding and compliance with care regimens.
- Implemented best practices in infection control, contributing to improved patient safety and care quality.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing thorough explanations of treatment procedures.
- Coordinated appointments with various medical professionals, streamlining the scheduling process for both patients and practitioners within the clinic setting.
- Improved communication between healthcare providers by acting as a liaison between physicians, nursing staff, and other medical professionals involved in the patients'' care.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to strict safety guidelines during radiation therapy sessions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic care throughout their radiation oncology treatments.
- Promoted patient adherence to treatment plans by establishing trust and rapport with individuals undergoing radiation therapy.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Senior Staff Nurse
Parkway Hospital Singapore Pte Ltd
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Ward 7
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Competent in administration of chemotherapy
- Caring for patient at their last moment (palliative)
- Assisting NM in taking care of ward when they are not around
Senior Staff Nurse
Sengkang General Hospital
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Assigned patient care to 6 nurses based on skills and experience, contributing to higher standards of patient care and staff retention.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Staff Nurse II
Singapore General Hospital
06.2005 - 03.2016
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Has work in Hematology ward which includes administering chemotherapy and handling patient going through stem cells transplant.
- Able to handle central venous catheter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin Universtiy
Singapore08.2012
Advance Diploma in Nursing (Oncology)
Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore2008
Diploma in Nursing
Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore2005
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision Making
- Procedure Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Treatment Preparation
- Direct Patient Care
- Chemotherapy administration
Additional Information
Name: Chew Chong Ling
Address: Blk 686, Hougang St. 61, #03-170, Singapore 530686
Contact no.: 90486405
Nationality: Singaporean
Date of birth: 24 June 1984
Age: 41
Email: moonlightpanda24@gmail.com
Marital Status: Single
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
Parkway Hospital Singapore Pte Ltd
04.2022 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse
Parkway Hospital Singapore Pte Ltd
10.2019 - 03.2022
Senior Staff Nurse
Sengkang General Hospital
03.2016 - 10.2018
Staff Nurse II
Singapore General Hospital
06.2005 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curtin Universtiy
Advance Diploma in Nursing (Oncology)
Nanyang Polytechnic
Diploma in Nursing
Nanyang Polytechnic