Sock Fern Koh
Summary
Accomplished Senior Staff Nurse from National Cancer Centre Singapore, adept in delivering exceptional patient care by integrating evidence-based practices and advanced nursing skills, including proficient CVAD access and infection control. Excelled in enhancing patient discharge processes and supporting oncologists and surgeons, showcasing strong coordination and clinical documentation abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse
National Cancer Centre Singapore
2005.07 - 2024.05
- Taking care of outpatient cancer patients in SOCs.
- 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 medical/nursing advancements.
- Preventing infections through diligent adherence to infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene techniques and equipment sterilization procedures.
- Proficient in administering intramuscular/subcutaneous injections such as IM Vitamin B12, flu vaccinations, Clexane, GCSF/Peglasta etc.
- Proficient in using CVAD (port-a-cath, PICC, CVC lines access).
- Proficient in wound dressings and PICC/CVC dressings.
- Assists Oncologists in running their clinic sessions.
- Assists Surgeons with procedures such as head and neck biopsy, skin biopsy etc.
Education
Bachelor Of Health Science, Nursing - Nursing Practice
Singapore Institute of Management
Singapore11.2000
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Nanyang Polytechnic
06.1997
Skills
- Giving IM/ Subcutaneous injections.
- Proficient in accessing CVAD such as ports, PICC and CVC lines.
- Proficient in wound, PICC and CVC line dressings.
- Clinical Documentations using the SCM.
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
National Cancer Centre Singapore
2005.07 - 2024.05
Bachelor Of Health Science, Nursing - Nursing Practice
Singapore Institute of Management
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Nanyang Polytechnic
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