Su Myat Toe
Senior Staff Nurse
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Senior Staff Nurse with over 13 years of dedicated experience in general surgery, infectious disease, interventional radiology, and intensive care nursing. Possesses a deep understanding of patient care protocols, pre- and post-operative care, chronic condition management and management of critically ill patients in a high-acuity setting. Proficient in advanced life support techniques and adept at managing complex patient cases, leading nursing teams, training junior nurses, and enhancing patient education and advocacy, leading to improved patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse
Sengkang General Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Improved patient outcomes by continuously assessing conditions and adjusting care as necessary.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene techniques and equipment sterilization procedures.
- Delivered comprehensive care to critically ill and unstable patients requiring continuous monitoring and life-support interventions.
- Performed advanced patient assessments, identifying subtle changes in condition and initiating rapid interventions.
- Managed ventilators, arterial lines, central venous catheters, chest tubes, and continuous infusions.
- Administered and titrated high-risk medications (vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, insulin drips) per protocol.
- Interpreted hemodynamic data, ABGs, ECGs, and laboratory results to guide clinical decisions
- Responded to code blue and rapid response events, providing ACLS-level care
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, prognosis and discharge planning.
- Maintained accurate, timely electronic medical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Experienced with CRRT and balloon pumps.
Staff Nurse
Woodlands Health Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2024
- Provided direct care to critically ill patients in a high-acuity ICU setting.
- Monitored and managed patients requiring advanced life support measures, including mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) machine and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
- Administered medications, assessed patient conditions, and implemented interventions as per treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists, to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Participated in code blue responses and emergency situations, demonstrating calmness and effective decision-making under pressure.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in NGEMR systems.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients’ families regarding treatment plans and prognoses.
- Well-versed in monitoring patients on telemetry.
- Partaking as Outreach Nurse (ORN) in Woodlands Health.
- Identify and manage deteriorating patient.
- Attained Advanced Diploma in Critical Care Nursing in August 2022.
- Acquired expertise in assessing complex patient conditions, interpreting diagnostic data, and implementing evidence-based interventions in critical care settings.
- Enhanced proficiency in prioritizing care, making rapid clinical decisions, and providing comprehensive patient-centered care in high-stress environments.
Staff Nurse
Singapore General Hospital
04.2013 - 10.2019
- Collaborated seamlessly within a multidisciplinary healthcare team consisting of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, social workers, dieticians, pharmacists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists to deliver comprehensive care tailored to the individual needs of patients within the General Surgery Ward 58. Ward 58 consists of general surgery ward, high dependency, liver transplant and isolation department. Had experience in providing patient care in all different disciplines within ward 58.
- Executed daily ward orders prescribed by physicians, ensuring timely and accurate implementation of treatment plans to promote patient recovery and well-being.
- Demonstrated a commitment to delivering exceptional standards of care to post-operative patients by meticulously managing their care journey, from assessment and planning to implementation and evaluation.
- Proficiently performed wound dressing and wound care management procedures on a diverse range of surgical and vascular wounds, adhering to best practices and infection control protocols to optimize healing outcomes. Adeptly performed Vacuum-assisted closure dressing to assist healing.
- Administered medications with precision and adherence to professional nursing standards, prioritizing patient safety and individualized treatment regimens to address specific medical needs effectively.
- Provided invaluable support to post-operative patients by assessing them with daily activities, fostering a nurturing environment conducive to their rehabilitation and recuperation.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Critical Care) -
Nanyang Polytechnic
01.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Edinburgh Napier University
01.2018
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
01.2013
Skills
- General surgery
- Patient assessment
- Wound Care Management
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Pain Management
- Palliative Care Management
- NGEMR
- SCM
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Education
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Preceptorship
Certification
Singapore Nursing Board – Registered Nurse, 2013 – Present
Professional Development
- Critical Care Nephrology (CCN) Review course (2023)
- Diabetes Management and Education course (2023)
- Essential Palliative Care Course (2023)
- Managing Brain Death in the ICU (2023)
- Wound and Stoma Care course (2023)
- Nurse Counsellor Workshop by Medtronic (2023)
- Ready To Serve Workshop by Woodlands Health Campus (2020)
- Critical and Emergency Preparedness Nursing Course
- Infection Control Refresher Course (2015)
- End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (2014)
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
Sengkang General Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Staff Nurse
Woodlands Health Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2024
Staff Nurse
Singapore General Hospital
04.2013 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Edinburgh Napier University
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Critical Care) -
Nanyang Polytechnic