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Lan Xu

Summary

Led establishment of NHG 1 Health as a subsidiary of Tan Tock Seng Hospital in 2008, focusing on Ophthalmology and Endoscopy Services. Successfully set up an additional endoscopic room in February 2018 and transitioned AMKSC day surgery to a new facility in February 2020. Achieved 1st Prize at the International Ophthalmology Conference in 2012 for optimizing cataract operating theatre processes, resulting in significant efficiency improvements. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, reducing training time by 30% and processing time for cataract surgeries by 40%.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff nurse II to Assistant nurse clinician

Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Ang Mo Kio
12.2008 - Current
  • Established department in 2008 to standardize cataract surgeries, OGD, and colonoscopies.
    Streamlined patient traffic from acute hospitals to community settings for improved operational efficiency.
    Facilitated at least 14 cataract surgeries and 20 scopes on a daily basis.
    Maximized service delivery by enhancing workflow processes within the department.
  • Oversee team of 22 staff members, including registered nurses, enrolled nurses, HCAs, OT technicians, and PSAs.
  • Facilitate development of new staff competency and onboarding process
  • Oversaw staff assignments and departmental roster to ensure daily coverage by skilled employees.
  • Managed departmental profit and loss with emphasis on consumables and logistics: streamlined purchasing operations, coordinated requisition sourcing, developed WOC writing
  • Liaised with multiple vendors to manage consignment matters effectively.
    Ensured stocks and equipment met organizational quality standards.
  • Oversaw adherence to SOPs and WIs, driving continuous improvement in quality nursing care metrics
  • Review, update, upload department WIs, SDs into hospital intranet.
  • Participated extensively in various departmental efforts.
  • Managed deployment of qualified staff to appropriate specialized roles.
  • Focused on maintaining precision in OT listing and Dr.s’ Blocking.
  • Facilitate financial counselling for patients in pre-operative phase (NHG1-Health initial phase)
  • Coordinate clinic management in collaboration with multi-discipline senior consultants (NHG 1-Health initial phase)
  • Facilitate post-op review and education for patients
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
  • Scrub and circulate for cataract surgery.
  • Scrub and circulate for Endoscopy procedures (OGD, Colonoscopy).
  • Certified to oversee post-operative care and implement discharge protocols for patients involved in LA, moderate sedation, MAC, and GA procedures.
  • Guide, oversee, and instruct new staff
  • Deliver comprehensive training on multiple devices, encompassing syringe pump, Zoll defi, Laerdal resuscitator, oxylog, and Advantage II ACCU-check.
  • Established department in 2008 to streamline cataract surgery, OGD, and colonoscopy processes in Ang Mo Kio Central.
    Maximized operational efficiency by diverting patient traffic from acute hospitals to community settings.
    Delivered services for at least 14 cataract surgeries and 20 scopes daily.
    Implemented standardized protocols to enhance surgical procedures and patient outcomes.

Staff Nurse II

Tan Tock Seng Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Scrub and circulate for all various types of scopes (OGD, colonoscopy, cystoscopy, bronchoscopy, EUS, ERCP).

Staff Nurse II

Tan Tock Seng Hospital
07.2005 - 12.2007
  • Venepuncture
  • Wound care
  • Administer injections, I/V medication
  • Contributed to surgical procedures involving ligation of piles, emphasizing patient care and safety.
    Executed wound assessments and dressed injuries, enhancing post-operative recovery.
    Participated in tru-cut biopsies of breast tissue, following established surgical guidelines.
  • Assist in multi-discipline clinic consultations
  • In-charge of vascular (GS) team (appointment, patient list, referral, wound dressing)
  • Facilitated patient admissions through comprehensive financial counseling services.
    Arranged in-patient procedures such as liver biopsies and angioplasties.
    Managed coordination of angiograms, enhancing procedural accuracy and efficiency.
    Delivered effective financial guidance to support patient access to necessary treatments.

Education

Advanced diploma - Perioperative Nursing

Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore
01.2012

Bachelor Degree - Nursing

Latrobe University
Australia
01.2008

Diploma - Nursing

Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore
01.2005

Skills

  • Patient monitoring
  • Surgical assistance
  • Staff training
  • Medical documentation
  • Inventory management
  • Patient counseling

Awards And Courses

  • Project - Value added process (VAP) of cataract operating theatre won 1st Prize in the International Ophthalmology Conference (IOC) in 2012
  • NHG Scholarship course – Advanced Diploma in Perioperative Nursing
  • NHG Scholarship course – Leadership Preparation and Management Course

Professional License

  • Registered Nurse, Singapore Nurses Board, 2005 - Now
  • Basic cardiac Life Support with AED (BCLS), 2005 - Now
  • Life Support Course for Nurses (LSCN), 2008 - Now
  • I/V cannulation, venepuncture, I/V medication, 2008 - Now

Timeline

Staff nurse II to Assistant nurse clinician

Tan Tock Seng Hospital
12.2008 - Current

Staff Nurse II

Tan Tock Seng Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2008

Staff Nurse II

Tan Tock Seng Hospital
07.2005 - 12.2007

Advanced diploma - Perioperative Nursing

Nanyang Polytechnic

Bachelor Degree - Nursing

Latrobe University

Diploma - Nursing

Nanyang Polytechnic

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