Breanna Wen Ci Teo
Summary
Dedicated to patient-centred care and continuous improvement, I am known for my strong commitment to enhancing patient outcomes through a growth mindset. I have a keen interest in patient education and ensuring patients receive holistic care and are empowered to make informed decisions. I am eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team focused on delivering high-quality care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor in Economics, Biology and Chemistry for the International Baccalaureate
Private Tutoring
12.2019 - Current
- Tutoring students weekly, one-on-one, has helped to foster my teaching skills.
- Developing my verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
- Allows me to give constructive feedback to students effectively.
- Developed customized lesson plans to address individual student needs and learning styles.
COVID Personal Protective Equipment Spotter and COVID Testing Marshall
Department of Health and Human Services, Your Nursing Agency
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Key roles included strict monitoring to ensure the personal safety of frontline healthcare workers, conducting nasal swabs, and assisting with public queries.
- I developed an appreciation for the importance of PPE and infection control standards.
Online Exam Invigilator
Australian Medical Council
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Required organisational and time management skills to ensure the smooth running of online examinations for overseas doctors attaining their Australian registration.
Supermarket Cashier
KFL supermarket
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Required communication skills with customers and teamwork with other staff members.
- Developed strategies to de-escalate emotional/difficult/upset customers and developed an understanding of when to escalate to the manager.
Education
Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine -
Monash University
Melbourne, Victoria11.2024
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme -
Monash University
Burwood, VIC11.2019
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Nonverbal communication
- Critical thinking
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving skills
- Prioritization and organization
Hospital Work Experience
2025: Internship Rotations
- Swan Hill General Surgery
- St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne : General Medicine
- St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne : Plastic surgery
- St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne : Radiology
- St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne : Emergency
RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- 2025 Case report: Teo B, Hong JS, Wang E, De Clercq S. Importance of preoperative gastroscopy prior to bariatric surgery: a perspective from a regional centre. BMJ Case Rep. 2025;18(8):e267234. Published 2025 Aug 11. doi:10.1136/bcr-2025-267234
- 2024 Research Project: Investigating Research Integrity, a Pilot Study, in the Context of the Development of Clinical Practice Guidelines of Pregnancy and Postnatal Care in Australia
Supervisors: Dr Miranda Cumpston and Professor Tari Turner
- 2018-2019 Research Project: To what extent has the legislative change of codeine access corrected the negative externalities of consumption and affected the local economy in Melbourne, Australia?
Supervisor: Mr David McGregor
Department Presentations
Plastic Surgery St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Weekly and Monthly Audits (May 2025, June 2025, July 2025)
Radiological interesting cases, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (September 2025)
Radiology St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Biopsy, Digital Subtraction Angiography audit (October 2025)
Certification
- Barista Coffee and Food Handler’s Course Certificate III Completion: completed in 2024
Languages
Chinese
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
CLINICAL PLACEMENT
- 2024 | Eastern Health Maroondah Hospital Geriatric Medicine, Box Hill Hospital Emergency Medicine, Oncology, General Medicine, Breast and Endocrine Surgery
- 2023 | Monash School of Rural Health – Gippsland Inglis Medical - Sale General Practice, Latrobe Regional Hospital Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychiatry, Paediatrics Medicine
- 2022 | Eastern Health Maroondah Hospital Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, General Medicine, Box Hill Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Stroke, Haematology
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Running, Badminton and Pilates:
- I have enjoyed these active hobbies since high school and find them paramount to ensuring that during my time off I can fully reset so that I am in my best condition in the hospital. I enjoy the teamwork aspect needed during badminton matches and the challenges of focusing on each precise movement during Pilates for muscle isolation.
Language Learning:
- Starting during high school, I have a keen interest in learning about different cultures through language. I can currently speak both English and Mandarin. I enjoy how it allows me to connect with others both within the hospital and on a global scale.
Music
- I enjoy playing the clarinet. and piano. Having completed Grade 8 Australian Musical Examinations Board in piano and Grade 8 – Level 3 Trinity Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance in clarinet has allowed me to build perseverance and diligence to play at a high level.
- I enjoy playing solo as well as in orchestras where there is the opportunity to meet other musicians.
Timeline
COVID Personal Protective Equipment Spotter and COVID Testing Marshall
Department of Health and Human Services, Your Nursing Agency
04.2021 - 01.2023
Online Exam Invigilator
Australian Medical Council
01.2021 - 01.2022
Tutor in Economics, Biology and Chemistry for the International Baccalaureate
Private Tutoring
12.2019 - Current
Supermarket Cashier
KFL supermarket
01.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine -
Monash University
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme -
Monash University