Cynthia Wong
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 9 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse I
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Facilitated patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry advancements.
- Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene techniques and equipment sterilization procedures.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional development.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough documentation and adherence to medication administration protocols.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking assistance or advice in specialized areas of nursing practice.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of new hires during orientation period to ensure successful integration into the nursing team.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Senior Staff Nurse II
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Facilitated patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry advancements.
- Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene techniques and equipment sterilization procedures.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional development.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough documentation and adherence to medication administration protocols.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Promoted a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and participating in regular staff meetings.
Staff Nurse I
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
07.2017 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Staff Nurse II
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
05.2015 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Advance Diploma in Medical Surgical (Nursing) - Nursing
Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore09.2020
Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) - Nursing
Curtin University
Singapore08.2018
Diploma in Health Science (Nursing) - Nursing
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Singapore04.2015
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical Leadership
- Shift planning
- Diabetes management
- Disease Prevention
- Orthopedic care
- Neurological care
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Rehabilitation Care
- Quality Improvement
- Medication Management
- Staff Development
- Staff performance evaluation
- Health Promotion
- End of life care
- Policy Adherence
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Planning
- Documentation
- Patient Management
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse I
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse II
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse I
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
07.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse II
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
05.2015 - Current
Advance Diploma in Medical Surgical (Nursing) - Nursing
Nanyang Polytechnic
Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) - Nursing
Curtin University
Diploma in Health Science (Nursing) - Nursing
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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