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Cheryl Siah

Perth,WA

Summary

Current University of Western Australia student enrolled in Master of Public Health. Compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care. Dedicated to contributing to evidence-based medicine and innovative policy development within the healthcare sector. Enthusiastic to play a pivotal role in shaping policies and programmes that positively impact the health and well-being of communities on a local, national, and global scale.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Policies and Procedures Intern, Volunteer Coordinate

Ronald McDonald House Charities WA
Perth, WA
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Devised art and play activities with limited resources, implemented and evaluated outcome of proposed activities;
  • Improved customer services by constructing worthwhile recommendations;
  • Prepared daily materials to ensure smooth operation of organisation;
  • Provided conducive relaxed environment for parents and guardians by ensuring safety of children;
  • Support families by answering queries, promote hospital services, and engage in activities with children;
  • Assisted in induction of new volunteers into space;
  • Fostered positive relationships with team members, facilitating productive communication and collaboration;
  • Ensured environment is culturally safe.

Student Nurse

Fiona Stanley Hospital
Perth, WA
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Assessed and monitored patient's vital signs, pain, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurovascular, neurological, alcohol withdrawal progression;
  • Assisted in assessing patient needs, administering medications, and implementing care plans under guidance of nursing preceptors;
  • Assisted with activities of daily living;
  • Provided specialised care for patients, including, post-operative, spinal precautions, and prisoners;
  • Recognised deteriorating patients and assisted in response to MET calls;
  • Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care and contributed to care plans to enhance patient outcomes;
  • Utilised critical thinking skills to assess situations, identify patient needs, and implement timely interventions;
  • Assisted with various nursing procedures, including removal of various types of drains, removal of in-dwelling catheter, perform wound care using ANTT techniques, and performing electrocardiogram;
  • Educated patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care practices;
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families;
  • Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring adherence to healthcare protocols and standards;
  • Maintained confidentiality, upheld patient rights, and followed infection control procedures to ensure safety and well-being of patients and staff;
  • Demonstrated competency in seven standards of Registered Nurse Standards for Practice;
  • Exhibited competencies of practice by achieving proficiencies in all areas.

Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse
Perth, WA
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assisted customers in friendly and professional manner;
  • Maintained clean and organised store environment, ensuring products are appropriately stocked and displayed;
  • Operated cash registers and processed transactions accurately;
  • Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures;
  • Provided information and advice to customers on over-the-counter medications and health-related products;
  • Collaborated with pharmacists to ensure timely prescription filling and customer satisfaction;
  • Handled customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints, resolved issues promptly;
  • Communicated and collaborated with team member to provide effective customer service;
  • Participated in staff training programs to stay updated on product knowledge and store policies;
  • Identified and maintained working environment of lowest hazard possible.

Student Nurse

Joondalup Health Campus
Perth, WA
10.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assessed and monitored patient's vital signs, symptoms, and medical history;
  • Administered medications and treatments under supervision of a registered nurse;
  • Assisted with activities of daily living;
  • Performed pain, skin, cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurovascular assessment;
  • Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring adherence to healthcare protocols and standards;
  • Recognised deteriorating patients and informed supervised nurse timely;
  • Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans;
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families;
  • Assisted with various nursing procedures, including collection of specimen, performing wound care and simple dressing, nasogastric tube feeding and bladder scanning;
  • Maintained confidentiality, upheld patient rights, and followed infection control procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of patients and staff.

Registered Nurse

Fullerton Health Group
Singapore
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Performed regular check of vital signs and overall health status of individuals;
  • Performed close monitoring via Massimo for identified patients;
  • Performed triage and admission to quarantine area;
  • Performed polymerase chain reaction and rapid antigen tests;
  • Maintained infection control protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, practising hand hygiene, and ensuring proper sanitation and disinfection procedures;
  • Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers;
  • Performed electrocardiogram;
  • Provided health education and guidance to individuals on when to seek medical attention and discharge care;
  • Collaborated with other professionals, including physicians, security and operation team to coordinate care and ensure effective management of quarantine area;
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation of all interactions, assessments, and interventions performed;
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to individuals.

Registered Nurse, PACU

Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Singapore
10.2018 - 02.2022
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients;
  • Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients;
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anaesthesia care and monitoring vital signs;
  • Provided specialised care for various invasive lines, including arterial line, central venous pressure;
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes;
  • Administered post-operative medications and interventions as prescribed;
  • Prepared and administered of patient-controlled analgesia;
  • Removed oral laryngeal mask based on assessed sedation level;
  • Administered oxygen therapy and assisted with mechanical ventilation;
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices;
  • Monitored, maintained pressure, and provided care for various drains, including redivac drain, lantern drain, blake drain, external ventricular drain, vacuum-assisted closure drain, and thopaz drain;
  • Assisted in electroconvulsive therapy procedure;
  • Performed arterial blood gas and thromboelastographic test;
  • Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient's condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans;
  • Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU procedures and best practices;
  • Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress;
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes;
  • Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams;
  • Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments;
  • Promoted teamwork among colleagues through active participation in huddles, meetings, initiatives, and collaborative projects within the department;
  • Lead and performed regular audits to ensure co-colleagues documentation are of adherence to hospital protocol;
  • Performed regular check on the emergency equipment to ensure in working condition;
  • Adhered to infection control practices and ensure a clean and safe environment for patients.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

National Centre For Infectious Disease
Singapore
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions;
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed;
  • Provided immediate care and interventions to stabilise patients' condition;
  • Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases;
  • Continuously monitored patients' vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment, and reporting any changes or concerns to medical team;
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses;
  • Provided patients and their families with education about their condition, treatment plan, and self-care instructions upon discharge;
  • Accurately documented all patient assessments, interventions, and communications in timely manner;
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in Emergency Department;
  • Advocated for patients' needs and ensured they receive timely and appropriate care, including coordinating referrals to specialty services or arranging for hospital admission when necessary;
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care;
  • Optimised patient flow within Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints;
  • Maintained enforced infection control protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, practising hand hygiene, and ensuring proper sanitation and disinfection procedures;
  • Performed polymerase chain reaction test;
  • Performed electrocardiogram;
  • Maintained confidentiality and upheld patient rights.

Education

Master of Public Health -

The University of Western Australia
Perth, WA
12.2024

Bachelor of Science (Nursing) -

Curtin University
Perth, WA
07.2023

Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing) -

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Singapore
04.2018

Skills

  • Cross-cultural understanding

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Problem-Solving

  • Interpersonal Skills

  • Patient Care and Customer Service

  • Transferrable Skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Mandarin
Native or Bilingual
Hokkien
Professional Working

Residency

Australia Permanent Resident

Personal Information

Citizenship: Singapore Citizen

Timeline

Policies and Procedures Intern, Volunteer Coordinate

Ronald McDonald House Charities WA
11.2023 - 12.2023

Student Nurse

Fiona Stanley Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023

Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse
01.2023 - 04.2023

Student Nurse

Joondalup Health Campus
10.2022 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse

Fullerton Health Group
09.2021 - 03.2022

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

National Centre For Infectious Disease
03.2021 - 08.2021

Registered Nurse, PACU

Tan Tock Seng Hospital
10.2018 - 02.2022

Master of Public Health -

The University of Western Australia

Bachelor of Science (Nursing) -

Curtin University

Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing) -

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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