Si Hui Tan
Singapore
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse with 17 years of delivering high-quality patient care, with specialized expertise in wound management. Adaptable and resilient team player with strong collaboration skills and a patient-centered approach. Committed to contributing to clinical excellence and meaningful impact at Eastern General Hospital.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse
Changi General Hospital
Singapore
01.2019 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, assisting in General Surgery and Plastic day surgery procedures, vital sign monitoring, and blood specimen collection in Vascular Clinic and General Surgery Clinic.
- Led quality improvement initiatives within the department, resulting in streamlined workflows and increased efficiency.
- Served as a member of the CGH Nursing Quality Council from 2026, supporting quality improvement projects to enhance patient care standards and outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff to enhance skills and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions. Advocated for patients' needs, fostering a supportive environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Acted as an advocate for patients' rights, ensuring that their voices were heard when making decisions about their healthcare journey.
Heart Failure Case Manager
Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Provided comprehensive heart failure education and self-care counseling to patients and caregivers in accordance with evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Assessed patients’ social and financial situations to identify discharge barriers and coordinated appropriate community and financial support services.
- Acted as liaison between patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to facilitate timely discharge and smooth transition to community care.
- Conducted post-discharge telephone follow-ups to reinforce compliance, reduce readmission rates, and support caregiver coping.
Senior Staff Nurse
Ward 9A – Obstetrics & Gynaecology
01.2014 - 04.2018
- Provided comprehensive care for obstetric patients from admission through post-delivery, including maternal and newborn care.
- Educated new mothers on breastfeeding techniques and provided newborn care.
- Performed Nurse-in-Charge duties to ensure smooth ward operations and appropriate staff allocation.
- Led Breastfeeding Team audits to standardize care practices.
- Precepted and mentored junior nurses, ensuring competency development and adherence to hospital protocols.
Senior Staff Nurse
Ward 28 – Cardio Care Unit (ICU Setting)
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided advanced critical care to cardiac patients, including management of life-support and invasive monitoring devices, medication and IV administration, and airway support.
- Closely monitored patient condition, responded promptly to deterioration and emergencies, and ensured optimal patient stability through timely assessment and interventions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Staff Nurse
Ward 63 – Cardiology
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Completed a 6-month in-house Cardiovascular Thoracic course to strengthen specialized cardiac nursing competencies.
- Managed and coordinated care for 6–18 patients during night shifts in a high-acuity setting.
- Performed Nurse-in-Charge duties, including staff allocation, workflow coordination, and ensuring smooth ward operations.
- Served as Skin Audit (2011) and Hand Hygiene Audit (2012) auditor, supporting infection control and quality improvement initiatives.
- Precepted and mentored new nursing staffs (2012), facilitating their transition and ensuring safe clinical practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University of Singapore
01.2009
Graduate Diploma - Wound, Ostomy And Continence Practice
Curtin University
Singapore11-2025
Skills
- Wound care management
- Cardiac & Critical Care Nursing
- Telemetry & Invasive Line Monitoring
- Obstetric & Postnatal Care
- Breastfeeding Support
- Patient & Family Education
- Quality Improvement & Clinical Audits
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Bilingual: English & Mandarin
- Strong organizational skills
- Experienced in nurse-in-charge responsibilities
Accomplishments
Led and received the Singhealth IPSQ poster excellence award in 2024.
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
Changi General Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Heart Failure Case Manager
Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)
04.2018 - 10.2018
Senior Staff Nurse
Ward 9A – Obstetrics & Gynaecology
01.2014 - 04.2018
Senior Staff Nurse
Ward 28 – Cardio Care Unit (ICU Setting)
01.2012 - 01.2014
Staff Nurse
Ward 63 – Cardiology
01.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University of Singapore
Graduate Diploma - Wound, Ostomy And Continence Practice
Curtin University