CHRISTIE ANNA
Summary
Dedicated and learner-focused Nurse Educator with proven strengths in the following areas. Plan, coordinate and organise courses and training activities. Collaborate with nurse clinicians, nurse managers, nurse educators and other trainers to identify training needs of staff and prepare curricula and teaching. Liaise with external institutions to collaborate to provide training for nurses. Facilitate in the staff’s effective transfer of learning from the classroom to the clinical area. Design training materials including PowerPoint presentation, handout, programme schedule, etc. Perform formative and summative assessment of trainees. Conduct and evaluate training programme evaluation. Participate in policy development and improvement. Perform secretariat functions of Training Committees.
Professional nurse educator with strong background in clinical practice and academic instruction. Skilled in curriculum development, patient care, and evidence-based teaching methodologies. Known for fostering collaboration within teams and consistently achieving educational goals. Adaptable and reliable, with focus on student success and professional growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Educator
NCCS, Nursing Developmental & Training Department
02.2022 - Current
- Facilitator / Coordinator / Assessor / Hosting work: Nursing Orientation Programme (RN, EN); Pre-Orientation Nursing Programme (foreign RN, EN); Patient Care Associate (PCA) Programme; Resuscitation Training Programme (RN, EN); Code-Blue Simulation Training and Audit (RN, EN); Wild Resilience Workshop (RN, EN); Scale Up Programme for Enrolled Nurses (SUPER); Coaching for Return to Nursing Nurses (EN, RN); Oncology Nursing Programme (RN, EN); Chemotherapy Administration in Oncology Nursing (RN); External Drainage Catheters and Central Venous Access Device in Oncology Nursing (RN); Specialist Oncology Clinical Off-Pump Skills Training (RN); MOHH Huddle+ 2025 Programme (JC / Secondary level students); Pain Assessment Training (RN); Singapore Nursing Board Licensure Exam Preparation Tutorials (PCA, EN); Healthcare Attendant Skills Training (HCA); Nursing Grand Rounds (quarterly)
- Committee work: Nursing Professional Development & Education Committee – Chairperson (2024 – present); Nursing Policy Review Committee – Member (2024 – present); Nursing Policy Review Committee (NP3EC) – Member (2024 – present); Nursing Research Committee (2023); Nurses’ Merit Award & President’s Award for Nurses (NMA & PAN) Organizing Committee – Member (2024 – 2025); Singhealth Geriatric Nursing Council – Member (2023 – present); Singhealth Mental Health Nursing Council – Member (2026 – present); Singapore Nursing Board RN Licensure Exam Committee (2019 – present); Nursing Retreat (Organising Committee) – 2025-2026; 5th Regional Oncology Nursing Conference (2026); Nursing Quality & Safety Innovation Committee – quarterly audit; Global Nursing (Huaxi Conference, Chengdu, China – 2026); Curriculum development and review work: Nursing Orientation Programme (RN, EN, PCA); Pre-Orientation Nursing Programme (foreign nurses); Resuscitation Training Programme (RN, EN); Oncology Nursing Programme (RN, EN); Scale Up Programme for Enrolled Nurses (SUPER); Geriatric Outreach Learning & Development (GOLD) Programme (RN, EN); Wild Resilience Workshop (RN, EN); Patient Care Assistant (PCA) & Patient Service Associate (PSA) Programme; Graduate Diploma in Oncology Nursing (RN); Clinical Oncology Attachment Programmes; Pre Master of Nursing Training (RN); Nursing Palliative Module; Audit work: Code-Blue Drills; Quarterly Audits (hand hygiene, chemotherapy administration safety, injection safety, SCM documentation); Ensure Safer Systems (ESS) – Staff Qualification & Education (SQE) Chapter; Clinical roles: Clinical educator coverage for: Ambulatory Treatment Unit, Division of Oncology Imaging, Division of Radiation Oncology; Code-blue on-call team; Research & Quality Improvement work: The effectiveness of a resuscitation training programme for nurses in an outpatient tertiary cancer centre – Principal Investigator; Effectiveness of simulation training for nurses in the management of infusion related reaction to antineoplastic agents: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Member; Wild Resilience Workshop Research – Co-I (with Singhealth Institutions); Innovation & QIP on GCSF Injection – Member; QIP - Pain Assessment – Member
Nurse Educator
NHGP, Nursing Services
02.2016 - 01.2022
- Perform Learning Needs Analysis of nurses, plan and design, develop and implement relevant programmes to close learning needs gaps. Participate in committees and workgroups for the improvement and progress of nursing education. Implement programmes for the development of nurses learning and career progression. Conduct research and quality improvement projects to evaluate effectiveness of programmes. Present project or study at conferences for sharing and learning. Worked closely with NHG Education Development Office (EDO) and PSEIs to coordinate and plan student postings to NHGP. Collaborated with interprofessional team on organizational strategic projects. Ensure quality of students learning and posting experience by reviewing clinical curriculum, implementing new platforms and learning tools as well as evaluation students posting feedback. Worked with medical team to develop an e-orientation package for students on primary care posting. Worked closely with NMs/NCs on nominating staff for teaching awards. Reviewed clinical placement related policies/WI, MOUs and related forms/briefing slides/materials. Prepared and successfully underwent SNB reaccreditation of clinical training sites for polyclinics. Put up SNB annual report. Worked with educators and admin team to put together a virtual CI Retreat event for CIs. Assisted with student related and nursing education related budgeting, putting up of new initiatives, BAU and annual MOH reporting. NNA representative for NHGP, in identifying and putting up PCA and NS nursing courses for external nurses to attend. As PCA nursing representative, worked with nursing course trainers and clinic champions to improve the quality of nursing programmes through regular systematic evaluation of the programmes housed under PCA. Provided clinical supervision for newly trained preceptors, CIs and staff undergoing Specialist Diploma in Clinical Education.
- Trainer for the following courses: Triage Train-the-Trainer programme; Essentials of Preceptorship for ENs & RNs; Foundation Course for New Nurses; Emerging Nurse Leaders Programme; NHG Clinical Instructor Course (Adjunct Faculty with NHG College); Developed curriculum together with curriculum development team for the following courses: Triage Train-the-Trainer Programme; Emerging Nurse Leaders Programme; NHG Clinical Instructor Course; Nurse Initiated Bronchodilator Therapy (NIBT) Course; Risk Management and Patient Safety (RMPS) Programme for NHGP Nurses; Essentials of Preceptorship Programme; Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Nutrition Workshop for Healthcare Professionals; Nursing Management of Dementia in Primary Care; Foot Surveillance Course; Committee & project work involvement: Chair for Clinical Instructor Community of Practice; Clinical Education Lead (Nursing) - NHGP; Urgent Care Workgroup; Acute Care Community of Practice; MOH Role Redesign Workgroup (Best Practice Sharing); Nursing Training and Review Committee; Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP); Professionalism, Ethics & Law Committee; Singapore Nursing Board RN Licensure Exam Committee
Nurse Educator
NHG College
04.2010 - 01.2016
- In collaboration with NHG institutions, assess, implement, and evaluate training plans of ICE (Institute of Clinical Education, Nursing). Coordinate in-house training courses and undertake curriculum design responsibilities and assist in the conduct of training needs analysis. Collaborate with nurse clinicians, nurse managers, nurse educators and other trainers to identify training needs of staff and prepare curricula and teaching. Work with Course Champions and Nurse Educators from other institutions to develop relevant courses for nurses. Work closely with other team members to provide a positive learning and working environment.
- Trainer for the following courses: Advanced Healthcare Assistant Course (AHCA); WSQ HCA Course; Advanced Certificate in Nursing (Medical-Surgical) for EN’s; Patient Teaching Course for EN’s; Coaching Skills Course for EN’s; Clinical Instructor Course for RN’s; Risk Management and Patient Safety for Nurses (EN’s & RN’s); Coaching & Learning for Radiographers; Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA); Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Nurse Lecturer
Parkway College of Nursing Pte Ltd
03.2009 - 12.2009
- Developed teaching material and conducted lectures as well as nursing skills sessions for Advanced diploma in Nursing (Critical Care) Course. Participated in simulation training exercises for nurses. Brought and guided nursing students to Parkway Hospitals for field visits. Assisted in coordinating external lectures. Assisted in in-house BCLS course.
Senior Staff Nurse
12.2004 - 10.2008
- Was seconded to SGH MICU post advanced Diploma in Critical Care. Served as charge nurse caring for patients with acute medical illnesses, including respiratory and heart failure, liver failure, renal failure, disseminated intravascular coagulopathy, cancer/leukaemia, severe pneumonia/asthma/COPD; BGIT; near-drowning; etc. Provided support for patients NOK in coping with illness. Skilled in Hewlett Packard bedside monitoring, 12-lead ECG, and Bennett 7200 ventilator. Received Silver award for excellent service quality.
- Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU, SGH)
Senior Staff Nurse
03.2002 - 12.2003
- Delivered a complete range of RN nursing care for critically ill patients. Monitored patients directly post CABG/ Valve surgeries/ transplant. Cared for patients on ECMO, IABP, and LVAD.
- Cardiothoracic Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CTSICU, NHC
Staff Nurse, Cardiovascular Medical Ward
06.2001 - 03.2002
- Delivered nursing care to patients with cardiac conditions including those who were admitted prior to surgery (CABG, valve surgery) and pre/post cardiac procedures (angiogram/PTCA). Conducted pre-operative education for patient and family. Prepared equipment and assisted physicians during patient examinations and treatments
- Ward 44, NHC
Education
Master of Education -
NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE01-2018
Healthcare Professionals as Educators
HARVARD MACY INSTITUTE
01-2014
Post Graduate Diploma - Higher Education
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
SINGAPORE01-2013
Bachelor of Health Science in Nursing, BSN - undefined
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY01-2007
Advance Diploma - Critical Care Nursing
NANYANG POLYTECHNIC
OF SINGAPORE01-2004
Diploma - Nursing
NANYANG POLYTECHNIC
OF SINGAPORE01-2001
Certification
Practicing License – Registered Nurse (RN), Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
Awards
Received Silver award for excellent service quality.
Publications
Present project or study at conferences for sharing and learning.
Training
Trainer for the following courses: Advanced Healthcare Assistant Course (AHCA); WSQ HCA Course; Advanced Certificate in Nursing (Medical-Surgical) for EN’s; Patient Teaching Course for EN’s; Coaching Skills Course for EN’s; Clinical Instructor Course for RN’s; Risk Management and Patient Safety for Nurses (EN’s & RN’s); Coaching & Learning for Radiographers; Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA); Root Cause Analysis (RCA); Trainer for the following courses: Triage Train-the-Trainer programme; Essentials of Preceptorship for ENs & RNs; Foundation Course for New Nurses; Emerging Nurse Leaders Programme; NHG Clinical Instructor Course (Adjunct Faculty with NHG College); Developed curriculum together with curriculum development team for the following courses: Triage Train-the-Trainer Programme; Emerging Nurse Leaders Programme; NHG Clinical Instructor Course; Nurse Initiated Bronchodilator Therapy (NIBT) Course; Risk Management and Patient Safety (RMPS) Programme for NHGP Nurses; Essentials of Preceptorship Programme; Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Nutrition Workshop for Healthcare Professionals; Nursing Management of Dementia in Primary Care; Foot Surveillance Course; Committee & project work involvement: Chair for Clinical Instructor Community of Practice; Clinical Education Lead (Nursing) - NHGP; Urgent Care Workgroup; Acute Care Community of Practice; MOH Role Redesign Workgroup (Best Practice Sharing); Nursing Training and Review Committee; Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP); Professionalism, Ethics & Law Committee; Singapore Nursing Board RN Licensure Exam Committee
Timeline
Nurse Educator
NCCS, Nursing Developmental & Training Department
02.2022 - Current
Nurse Educator
NHGP, Nursing Services
02.2016 - 01.2022
Nurse Educator
NHG College
04.2010 - 01.2016
Nurse Lecturer
Parkway College of Nursing Pte Ltd
03.2009 - 12.2009
Senior Staff Nurse
12.2004 - 10.2008
Senior Staff Nurse
03.2002 - 12.2003
Staff Nurse, Cardiovascular Medical Ward
06.2001 - 03.2002
Diploma - Nursing
NANYANG POLYTECHNIC
Advance Diploma - Critical Care Nursing
NANYANG POLYTECHNIC
Bachelor of Health Science in Nursing, BSN - undefined
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
Post Graduate Diploma - Higher Education
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Healthcare Professionals as Educators
HARVARD MACY INSTITUTE
Master of Education -
NGEE ANN-ADELAIDE