Summary
Dynamic Perioperative Registered Nurse with 14 years experience at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, specializing in General Surgery. Proven track record in reducing surgical site infections through strict infection control and aseptic techniques. Adept at fostering teamwork and providing compassionate patient care, while enhancing surgical efficiency as an OR Scrub Nurse and RN Circulator.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
05.2011 - 02.2025
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and national nursing standards through diligent adherence to established protocols.
- Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanor, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to new technologies and equipment within the operating room, enhancing efficiency and accuracy during surgeries.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon's needs during procedures and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Facilitated successful surgeries by setting up equipment properly, positioning patients correctly, and performing necessary counts of instruments and supplies before each procedure.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Contributed to organizational growth initiatives as active member of patient education and procedural committees, along with preceptor duties instructing orienting nurses, medical students, and new residents in perioperative policies and procedures and sterility.
Enrolled Assistant Nurse
Assisi Hospice (Nicole Consultancy Agency)
03.2008 - 09.2008
- Specialising in Palliative and Geriatric care.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
National ITE Certificate In Nursing (NITEC) - Nursing
12.2007
Specialist Diploma In Nursing - Endoscopy
2020
Diploma - Health Sciences
04.2011
3-years to obtain a Nursing Diploma. Graduated with a 3.3 GPA score and licensed by Singapore Nursing Board to be a Registered Nurse.
Skills
- Specialised in General Surgery (Plastics, Colorectal, Upper GI, ENT, Urology, Trauma, Vascular, etc)
- Operating room preparation
- OR Scrub Nurse for Major Surgeries
- RN Circulator
- Rotating Charge Nurse
- Infection Control
- Sterile technique
- Surgical preparation
- Surgical team assistance
- Nursing team communication
- Preceptor to novice nurses
- Endoscopy resource advocate
Accomplishments
Conducted and lead an evidence-based practice research project on “Improving The Storage of Flexible Endoscopes in Operating Theater”. Back in August 2022.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Indonesian
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse - Tan Tock Seng Hospital
05.2011 - 02.2025
Enrolled Assistant Nurse - Assisi Hospice (Nicole Consultancy Agency)
03.2008 - 09.2008
ITE College East - National ITE Certificate In Nursing (NITEC), Nursing
Nanyang Polytechnic - Specialist Diploma In Nursing, Endoscopy
Ngee Ann Polytechnic - Diploma, Health Sciences
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