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Thiviya Thirunukarasoo

Thiviya Thirunukarasoo

Summary

Dynamic Senior Staff Nurse and Clinical Instructor with extensive experience at Sengkang General Hospital, excelling in clinical supervision and student evaluations. Proven ability to enhance learning outcomes through tailored instruction and effective feedback. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills foster a collaborative environment, ensuring high standards of patient safety and quality care. For the past few months, I have been taking the role of Overall In-Charge (OIC) in the ward. My responsibilities include coordinating staff assignments, preparing and monitoring Quality Management (QM) reports, and conducting hand hygiene audits to ensure compliance with infection control standards. I hold a valid LSCN license.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Instructor and BCLS Trainer

Sengkang General Hospital
12.2024 - Current
  • Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
  • Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
  • Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover essential clinical skills, techniques, and procedures.
  • Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.

Staff Nurse to Senior Staff Nurse

Sengkang General Hospital
11.2015 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
  • Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.

Staff Nurse

Fatimah Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2015
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
  • Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.

Nursing Assistant

Fatimah Hospital
08.2009 - 03.2014
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Clinical Instructor

Singhealth Academy
Singapore
12-2024

Bachelor of Nursing Science With Honours -

Open University Malaysia
Malaysia
09-2021

Advance Diploma In Nursing (Orthopaedic)

Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore
12-2019

Diploma in Nursing

School of Nursing Fatimah Hospital
Malaysia
09-2014

Certificate in Nursing (Assistant Nurse Course)

School of Nursing Fatimah Hospital
Malaysia
07-2009

Skills

  • Supervising students
  • Patient safety
  • Student evaluations
  • Clinical supervision
  • Assessment skills
  • Patient care
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Clinical Instructor and BCLS Trainer

Sengkang General Hospital
12.2024 - Current

Staff Nurse to Senior Staff Nurse

Sengkang General Hospital
11.2015 - Current

Staff Nurse

Fatimah Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2015

Nursing Assistant

Fatimah Hospital
08.2009 - 03.2014

Certificate in Nursing (Assistant Nurse Course)

School of Nursing Fatimah Hospital

Diploma in Nursing

School of Nursing Fatimah Hospital

Bachelor of Nursing Science With Honours -

Open University Malaysia

Clinical Instructor

Singhealth Academy

Advance Diploma In Nursing (Orthopaedic)

Nanyang Polytechnic

Personal Information

Thiviya Thirunukarasoo