PREMA D/O BALACHANDRAM

• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined reason for visit.
• Obtain and document patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
• Answer telephone calls to offer clinic information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Prepare lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
• Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
• Educate patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
• Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
• Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
• Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
• Liaise with patients inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
• Assist Doctor with Termination Of Pregnancy (TOP) procedure.
• Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
• Taking blood samples for test. (Venipuncture).
• Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
• Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
• Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Dispensing medications.
• Administering ECG (Electrocardiogram) test.
• Assist doctor with checking of pregnancy Test.
• Assist doctor with checking of baby heartbeat during pregnancy.

• Taking blood sample for patients and sending them to the lab.

• Administering vaccinations.

• Wound dressings for minor burns, injuries, superficial wound , cuts ,abrasions and minor surgery wound dressing.

• Examine patients for medical check-up done at the clinic.

• Assisting with doctors during simple surgery done at the clinic. eg: nail avulsion and stitching

• Attending to emergency cases in the premises and to patients in clinic after office hours.

• Stock taking

• Preparing of Auto-clave of surgical sets for minor surgery procedures.

• Swabbing for PCR/ART Test.

• Removal of sutures.
• Administrative assignments.
• Training new staffs on skills and educating them on protocols.
• Tele-consultation and Serving Prescribed medications ordered by Doctor.
• Administering ECG (Electrocardiogram) test.
• Assist with eye irrigation, Testing for PH level in the eye.
• Carrying out Urea Breath test for patients.
• Reason for Leaving :

Pursing Part-Time Diploma in Heath Services & Management in Kaplan University Singapore.

• Examine and Triage patients in lock up to make sure they are fit to be in the premises.
• Taking blood sample for patients and sending them to the lab.
• Basic dressings for patients.
• Assisting with doctors during simple medical checkup at the lock up.
• Serving Medications.
• Stock check monthly, Ordering stock.
• Activation of ambulance in case of any medical urgency needed for inmates.
• Coordinate and work together with Singapore Police Force regards to medical needs for inmates.
• Manage Rostering for staff
• Training new staffs on skills and educating them on protocols.

• Reason for Leaving :

Change of working hours. Preferred office hours due to family commitments and no longer continue with 12 hours shift. Looking for better prospect and taking up different roles as well.

• Assist doctor in consult rooms.
• Administration of medication, Eg: Intramuscular Vaccinations and Oral medications.
• NG Tube insertion, removal and feeding patients with NG tube.
• Female Urine Catheter Insertion and Removal and after Care for Urine Catheter.
• Assist with eye irrigation, Testing for PH level in the eye.
• Carrying out Urea Breath test (UBT) for patients.
• Discharge procedure for patients in observation department.
• Counter check medication with Registered Nurses before serving to patients.
• Assist with patients ADL (Activity of Daily Living)
• Transporting patient from bed to wheelchair, and wheelchair to bed.
• 2 hourly turning routine for bed-bound patients.
• Prepare patients for procedures and examinations.
• Take and record vitals signs
• Administering ECG (Electrocardiogram) test.
• Perform blood taking and sending specimen to lab.
• Administer IV Drips with doctors order.
• Assist patient with geriatric care needs.
• Transport patients from emergency department to wards for admission.

• Reason for Leaving :

My Father needed a main care-giver due to kidney failure. He needed my nursing care for him as he was on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).

• Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Administration of medication, Eg: Intramuscular Vaccinations and Oral medications.
• NG Tube insertion, removal and feeding patients with NG tube.
• Female Urine Catheter Insertion and Removal and after Care for Urine Catheter.
• Assist with eye irrigation, Testing for PH level in the eye.
• Discharge procedure for patients in the ward.
• Counter check medication with Registered Nurses before serving to patients.
• Assist with patients ADL (Activity of Daily Living) Eg: Feeding, bathing, changing of clothes, changing of diapers, draining of urine, Ng tube feeding.
• Transporting patient from bed to wheelchair, and wheelchair to bed.
• 2 hourly turning routine for bed-bound patients.
• Prepare patients for procedures and examinations.
• Take and record vitals signs
• Administering ECG (Electrocardiogram) test.
• Perform blood taking and sending specimen to lab.
• Administer IV Drips with doctors order.
• Assist patient with geriatric care needs.

• Reason for Leaving :

Decided to pursue my nursing career in Emergency Department for better nursing skills exposure and fast pace work environment.

• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections under doctor registered nurse supervision
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
• Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
• Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• NG Tube insertion, removal and feeding patients with NG tube.
• Female Urine Catheter Insertion and Removal and after Care for Urine Catheter.
• Discharge procedure for patients in the ward.
• Assist with patients ADL (Activity of Daily Living) Eg: Feeding, bathing, changing of clothes, changing of diapers, draining of urine, Ng tube feeding.
• Transporting patient from bed to wheelchair, and wheelchair to bed.
• 2 hourly turning routine for bed-bound patients.
• Prepare patients for procedures and examinations.
• Administering ECG (Electrocardiogram) test.
• Administer IV Drips with doctors order.
• Assist patient with geriatric care needs.

• Reason for Leaving :

Transferred to Alexandra hospital by management to be the pioneer badge to start up jurong health hospital (Ng Teng Fong Hospital).