Dedicated senior staff nurse with 13 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and eldercare operations. A diligent and reliable professional accomplished in directing and supervising healthcare personnel, monitoring all aspects of patient care and developing patient care plans. Committed to maintaining strong rapport with patients, families and staff. Offering expertise in neuroscience and community care specialty.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse, Dementia Care Practitioner
Muhammadiyah Health & Day Care Centre
06.2018 - Current
1. Clinical Role
Oversee operations of Maintenance Day Care, Dementia Day Care and Centre-based Nursing services.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital signs and blood glucose monitoring, and serving of prescribed medications.
Assessed and performed appropriate interventions to abnormalities in clients.
Identified clients care requirements by establishing personal rapport with clients and families.
Established and implemented individualised care plans of clients in multi-disciplinary team for optimal client’s care outcome.
Reviewed and update clients individualised care plans, FAST Score, progress notes, caregiver burden survey, fall risk, means testing and archiving of case notes.
Monitored clients' conditions and report changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss appropriate follow-up actions with families.
Promoted client independence by teaching self-care skills.
Responded to public and clients enquiries regarding referral process, services and subsidies available.
Liaised with clients, families and AIC regarding clients’ referrals and services.
Liaised with vendors/companies for cleaners, staff uniforms, pest control, etc.
Oraganised medical events in centre such as Mobile Vaccination Team and ensuring its seamless process.
Procurement of medical supplies and other necessities such as housekeeping and activities items, food items for clients, etc.
2. Supervisory Role
Oversee and ensure smooth daily operation of centre.
Oversee cleanliness, environmental and safety issues of centre.
Monitored staff leave and ensure adequate manpower daily.
Applied problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organised workflows.
Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Prepared centre and staff for audits (MOH for services, NEA for environment and hygiene).
Reviewed and updated Centre’s SOPs and Guidelines.
Identified areas of training among staff by maintaining records of continuous personal development and registering for training courses.
Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
Help meet changing demands by recommending improvements to workflow.
3. Ad-hoc duties
Performed home visits to assess client's home condition and care at home when necessary.
Coordinated and organised health screening booth during organisation events.
Performed minutes writing for staff and committee meetings.
Agency Nurse
National Cancer Centre
08.2017 - 05.2018
Performed phlebotomy and cannulation on average 15 patients per day.
Prepared patients for CT and MRI scans, ensuring validity of relevant blood test and administration of oral contrast.
Agency Nurse
National Skin Centre
05.2017 - 08.2017
Managed approximately 20 patients per day.
Performed treatments such as paring, liquid nitrogen and venepuncture.
Senior Staff Nurse
Singapore General Hospital
04.2010 - 04.2017
Neurology and Neurosurgery deparment
Managed and cared for patients comprising of 8 general ward beds inclusive of private class, 1 seizure observation room, 2 isolation rooms, 5 stroke unit and 5 intermediate care area beds.
Performed holistic nursing care for patients in acute clinical setting, specialising in patients with neurological conditions.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient’s care outcome.
Assisted patients’ transition from acute hospital to community.
Supervised junior and student nurses assigned to clinical areas.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Sydney
Singapore
2015
Advanced Diploma - Nursing (Neuroscience)
Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore
2014
Diploma - Health Sciences (Nursing)
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Singapore
2010
O’ Levels -
Punggol Secondary School
Singapore
2006
Skills
Microsoft Office
Community Care Referrals
Staff Development and Precepting
Staff Supervision
Care Plan Implementation
Accomplishments
Singapore General Hospital
Singapore Health Quality Service Award, Gold Award (April 2013 to March 2014)
Presented on Acute Management of Stroke and External Ventricular Drain Management at the Advanced Training Programme on Critical Care and Emergency Management in Kolkata, Temasek Foundation and Singhealth.
Muhammadiyah Health and Day Care Centre
Assisted and guided the team to achieve the MOH accreditation for Dementia Day Care, Maintenance Day Care and Centre-based Nursing services with accuracy and efficiency.
Achieved Train-the-Trainer certificate (Community Nursing attachment) to be the in-house nurse trainer for Centre-based Nursing procedures.