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Serene Lim

Summary

Dynamic healthcare executive with extensive experience at Fullerton Healthcare Group, specializing in operations management and strategic planning. Proven track record in process improvement and proficient team leadership, driving organizational efficiency and enhancing service delivery. Adept at budget oversight and fostering staff development, resulting in significant operational advancements.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President (Clinical Services)

Fullerton Healthcare Group
04.2024 - Current
  • Overseeing 2 Business units' operations - Executive Health Screening & In-house clinics
  • Supported executive team in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
  • Assisted in developing organizational policies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends and inform business strategies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align departmental goals with company objectives.
  • Created reports on performance metrics to support data-driven decision making.
  • Facilitated communication between stakeholders to ensure project alignment and progress tracking.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Coordinated training sessions to improve staff skills and enhance productivity levels.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.

Assistant Vice President (Clinical Services)

Fullerton Healthcare Group
04.2021 - 03.2024
  • Business Unit Head for In-house clinics
  • Same job description as VP (Clinical Services), focusing on In-house clinics operations.

Senior Manager (Clinical Operations)

Fullerton Healthcare Group
05.2012 - 03.2021
  • Managed operations for In-house clinics.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced redundancies.
  • Mentored junior managers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
  • Ensure that required administrative & daily operational tasks are performed to support operating unit.
  • Supports administrative, reporting, budgeting, management approvals, procurement, agreements and other related work for the assigned operating unit
  • Working with Account Managers/ Business Development Managers on proposals and contracts preparation.
  • Evaluation, planning and implementation of changes required to improve service levels and raise quality standards.
  • Assist Business Unit (BU) Head in financial budgeting exercises. Perform regular reviews with BU Head to ensure financial sustainability and goal alignment

Senior Executive

Parkway Shenton Pte Ltd
08.2008 - 05.2012

Feedback Management

  • Collating & tracking of all compliments and complaints.
  • Developed and implemented performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
  • Mentored and trained junior staff on best practices, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operational policies, leading to enhanced compliance and risk management practices.
  • Generate monthly statistics for discussing and development of improvement plans.

Service and Clinical Audits

  • Conduct periodic audits for assessments, gap analysis and determine areas of improvements.


Achievements

  • Pioneered Incident reporting Portal
  • Pioneered Service Champion Nomination and Service Champion Awards

Nurse Manager

Parkway Shenton Pte Ltd (Executive Health Screeners, Paragon)
02.2007 - 08.2008

(formally known as Mt Elizabeth Preventive Healthcare Centre and Diabetic Care Centre)


  • Managed daily operations of the centre.
  • Perform administrative duties; stock management; patients' medical reports; manpower management
  • Led nursing staff to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency.
  • Implemented strategic initiatives to optimize resource allocation and workflow processes.
  • Developed and delivered training programs for new nursing staff, fostering professional growth.
  • Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations to ensure patient safety and quality standards.

Senior Operations Executive

Healthway Medical Group
01.2006 - 02.2007
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Assist Operation Manager in ensuring smooth operations of Clinics (33 GP outlets & 8 In-house clinics)
  • Planning of resources (Doctor and staff rostering)
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.


Project Management

  • Planning and execution of following projects:

1. Health screenings, vaccinations programs for corporate/ schools/ homes

2. Partnership with Health Promotion Board in 'Check Your Health' program

3. Chronic Care Management

Senior Staff Nurse (NKF Prevention Centre)

National Kidney Foundation
06.2001 - 01.2006
  • Overseeing the operations at the Prevention Centre
  • Supervised nursing staff to enhance patient care quality and adherence to protocols.
  • Developed and implemented patient-centered care plans in collaboration with Allied health colleagues.
  • Trained and mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and skill development.
  • Conduct community based health screening and patients educational programme.
  • Clinical monitoring for individuals with Diabetes and Hypertension.
  • Perform Diabetic Retina Photography, Foot Examination, Lifestyle and Diabetes counseling
  • Perform administrative duties

Marketing Executive

Green Cross Pte Ltd
07.2000 - 06.2001
  • Promoting of company's range of pharmaceutical products to General Practitioners and Specialist.
  • Account Management

Staff Nurse

Singapore General Hospital
09.1997 - 06.2000
  • Department of Internal Medicine
  • Preceptor to junior staff nurses
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Monitored and documented patient vital signs, changes in conditions, and responses to treatment.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Degree in Nursing

Monash University
Singapore, Null, Singapore

High School Diploma -

Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore, Null, Singapore

Skills

  • Proficient team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Operations management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Process improvement
  • Staff development
  • Budget oversight

Timeline

Vice President (Clinical Services)

Fullerton Healthcare Group
04.2024 - Current

Assistant Vice President (Clinical Services)

Fullerton Healthcare Group
04.2021 - 03.2024

Senior Manager (Clinical Operations)

Fullerton Healthcare Group
05.2012 - 03.2021

Senior Executive

Parkway Shenton Pte Ltd
08.2008 - 05.2012

Nurse Manager

Parkway Shenton Pte Ltd (Executive Health Screeners, Paragon)
02.2007 - 08.2008

Senior Operations Executive

Healthway Medical Group
01.2006 - 02.2007

Senior Staff Nurse (NKF Prevention Centre)

National Kidney Foundation
06.2001 - 01.2006

Marketing Executive

Green Cross Pte Ltd
07.2000 - 06.2001

Staff Nurse

Singapore General Hospital
09.1997 - 06.2000

Bachelor of Science - Degree in Nursing

Monash University

High School Diploma -

Nanyang Polytechnic
Serene Lim