Mixlin Toh Li Fong
Summary
Accomplished Senior Staff Nurse with a proven track record at Gleneagles Hospital, showcasing expertise in neurological care and a deep commitment to compassionate patient support. Leveraged evidence-based practice and clinical leadership to spearhead quality improvement initiatives, achieving significant enhancements in patient outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional interprofessional collaboration and empathy, ensuring holistic and patient-centered care.
Focused on transitioning into new field, leveraging skills developed in high-pressure healthcare environment. Proven ability to manage patient care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and adhere to strict medical protocols. Seeking to utilize transferrable skills in dynamic and evolving professional setting.
Professional healthcare provider with strong background in patient care, clinical procedures, and healthcare management. Adept at fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Skilled nursing professional with more than 18 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Known for reliability and results-driven approach in high-pressure environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse I
Gleneagles 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.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough documentation and adherence to medication administration protocols.
- Promoted a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and participating in regular staff meetings.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their voices were heard when making decisions about their healthcare journey.
- Led quality improvement initiatives within the department, resulting in streamlined workflows and increased efficiency.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Leading and participates unit and hospital Quality Improvement Project
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Adventist College of Nursing and Health Sciences
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with students, offering support and guidance throughout their educational journey.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Contributed to program accreditation success through diligent preparation and adherence to nursing education standards.
- Enhanced student clinical skills by incorporating evidence-based practice and simulation techniques into lessons.
- Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Evaluated student performance in clinical settings, providing constructive feedback for improvement and growth.
- Facilitated meaningful debriefing sessions after clinical experiences, encouraging reflective thinking and self-assessment among students.
- Coordinated clinical rotations at a variety of healthcare facilities, exposing students to diverse patient populations and care settings.
- Emphasized the importance of patient-centered care by modeling empathetic communication techniques during instruction.
- Utilized assessment data to identify areas for improvement in the curriculum, making necessary adjustments for optimal student outcomes.
- Promoted cultural competence among students by integrating multicultural perspectives into coursework and discussions.
Neuroscience and Epilepsy Monitoring Nurse
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
03.2013 - 06.2019
- Specialized in Neurology, Neurosurgery and Epilepsy cases in a 36 bedded Neuroscience unit at Magnet®-designated Hospital in Riyadh.
- Provide a high quality care to Neuro cases both in adult and pediatric patients including monitoring, recording, and evaluating medical conditions.
- Coordinate workforce management objectives with a focus on individual, departmental, and hospital-wide initiatives.
- Lead and mentored newly hired nurses and Saudi student nurses in developing and achieving professional expertise.
- Interact and communicate with patients of all ages and ethnic background, giving quality medical care and treatment.
- Obtain shift report from previous shift; setting priorities to provide uninterrupted patient care.
- Give concise, thorough clinical report to oncoming staff
- Assign staff to patient care according to staff competencies, patient care needs and patient acuity.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices in the treatment of neurological disorders.
- Administered pre- and post-operative care to patients with behavioral, physical and cognitive ailments relating to brain and nervous system.
- Educated patients and families on disease management strategies, fostering better understanding and self-care abilities.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients suffering from neurological conditions.
- Assessed patients'' needs, developing individualized nursing interventions to improve their well-being and quality of life.
- Continuously evaluated the effectiveness of patient care plans, making necessary adjustments as needed to ensure optimal results for individuals with neurological disorders.
- Contributed to a multidisciplinary team for optimal patient outcomes and streamlined care processes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advancements in neuroscience nursing techniques.
- Conducted neurological assessments using cutting-edge diagnosis tools, aiding in the identification of underlying conditions or complications.
- Utilized effective time management skills to prioritize tasks efficiently under high-pressure situations while maintaining a focus on patient safety.
- Monitored and tracked vital signs and symptoms in neurological patients, alerting neurologist of significant changes.
- Mentored new nurses, sharing expert knowledge and practical advice to aid in their professional development within the neuroscience nursing field.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening and empathetic communication, leading to increased trust between nurse and patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, facilitating clear communication among healthcare providers and supporting informed decision-making.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and reducing hospital readmission rates.
- Assessed and interpreted MRI and CT scan imagery to support patient diagnosis.
- Assisted physicians during neurosurgical procedures by anticipating needs and providing necessary support throughout the operation process.
- Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing end-of-life situations, ensuring comfort and dignity during their final moments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Initiated emergency interventions for critical situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance was available.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, ensuring timely intervention in case of adverse reactions or complications.
Junior Nursing Lecturer/Clinical Nursing Instructor
Aseana College of Nursing and Health Sciences
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Assisted students to integrate classroom experience to the clinical site.
- Assisted students to apply evidence-based practice to patient care.
- Guided students to build confidence in clinical practice.
- Evaluated student's abilities and offer nonjudgmental feedback.
- Assisted students in clinical critical thinking processes.
- Guided and managed students' behavior and conduct at clinical sites.
- Accomplishments Impact student learning, critical thinking, provide opportunities for student learning.
- Used Teaching, evaluation, managing student learning and behavior, guidance, and counseling.
Staff Nurse
Penang Adventist Hospital
07.2006 - 07.2011
- Makes round with physicians and be sure physicians orders are understood.
- Communicate with physicians for patients' problems or needs.
- Communicate with team leader and staff for any changes or new orders for patient and carried out accordingly.
- Maintain own clinical competence by participating in patient care and assigning self to be responsible for few patients.
- Complete all patient reports and give accurate end of shift report to on-coming staff.
- Notify Nurse Manager/ Nursing Supervisor in a timely manner of the ward's activities, patient's acuity, census, staffing needs and problems.
- Maintain a safe environment for patient and staff.
- Maintain tidiness and orderliness in the unit.
- Accept responsibility for the running of the unit and other assigned duties in the absence of the unit supervisor.
- Provides total patient care as assigned according to the core standards of patient care and established policies and evidence based practice.
- Assumes accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care as well as discharge planning for each patient.
- Contributes to decreasing the length of stay/waiting time as per unit specific goal, Works collaboration with Case Management to achieve goals Documents all relevant information correctly, appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Reports equipment failures, safety and security issues, and/or reduction of supply inventory to Head nurse.
- Contributes to the achievement of cost efficiency savings on unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Health Care -
Hertfordshire University
United Kingdom07-2014
No Degree - Diploma of General Nursing
Adventist College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Penang, Malaysia06-2006
No Degree - Post Basic Certificate Intensive Care Neuroscience
Allied Health Sciences College (KSKB)
Selangor, Malaysia12-2008
Certificate of Teaching And Learning Theories - Nursing Education
Hertfordshire University
United Kingdom11-2011
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Nursing staff supervision
- Discharge planning
- Clinical documentation
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Neurological care
- Clinical leadership
- Compassion and empathy
- Quality improvement
- Medication management
- Incident documentation
- Surgical care
- Patient admissions
- Policy adherence
- Evidence-based practice
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse I
Gleneagles Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Adventist College of Nursing and Health Sciences
09.2020 - 03.2023
Neuroscience and Epilepsy Monitoring Nurse
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
03.2013 - 06.2019
Junior Nursing Lecturer/Clinical Nursing Instructor
Aseana College of Nursing and Health Sciences
08.2011 - 02.2013
Staff Nurse
Penang Adventist Hospital
07.2006 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science in Health Care -
Hertfordshire University
No Degree - Diploma of General Nursing
Adventist College of Nursing And Health Sciences
No Degree - Post Basic Certificate Intensive Care Neuroscience
Allied Health Sciences College (KSKB)
Certificate of Teaching And Learning Theories - Nursing Education
Hertfordshire University
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