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Ka Ying Kristy Wong

Registered Nurse
Surfers Paradise,QLD

Summary

I’m Kristy Wong, who am honour to relocate to Australia as a new come Permanent Resident in Nov 2024. I am excited to join and devote into the renowned healthcare system of Australia soon.

I am accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Orthopaedics, Traumatology, Geriatric care and Acute Stroke Unit at United Christian Hospital of Hospital Authority Hong Kong, adept at crisis management and communication. Demonstrated success in improving patient recovery times through innovative care and effective team collaboration. Skilled in orthopaedic instrument operation and delivering comprehensive geriatric nursing care, stroke specific nursing care, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

Registered Nurse - Orthopaedics & Traumatology

Hospital Authority
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed daily Orthopedics related nursing care e.g. care of external fixation, assisting in suturing, assisting in debridement and regularly assessing patients neurovascular status of affected limbs with or without use of splint and cast, promoting recovery and preventing complications.
  • Performed specific wound care daily to different types of wounds, from pressure injury to complicated post-operative surgical wound, with the experience of using different advanced dressing materials e.g. negative pressure dressing system, lamp therapy.
  • Performed pre-operative and post-operative preparation and nursing care to patients who are surgical candidates for early detecting and preventing any complications.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Registered Nurse - Geriatrics & Acute Stroke Unit

Hospital Authority
08.2020 - Current
  • Performed protocol guided assessment for suspected stroke patient who is possibly eligible for rTPA treatment.
  • Assessed and monitored stroke patients’ neurological status in a regular basis for earlier detecting deterioration and providing early investigation and treatments.
  • Performed holistic stroke related nursing care e.g. specific careful hand feeding or eternal feeding to patients with dysphagia, facilitating mobility with providing assistance or assistive devices etc., to promote patients’ rehabilitation.
  • Performed Geriatric person-centred comprehensive elderly-friendly care to elder patients who are physically frail and mostly with cognitive impairments.
  • Assessed elder patients’ with evidence based assessment tools e.g. Morse Fall Scale, Braden Scale for potential fall risk and risk of pressure injury thus providing person-centered preventive measures.
  • Assessed elder patients’ cognitive level regularly with evidence driven protocol to provide dementia or delirium related treatment and nursing care and promoting dementia friendly environment in ward.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Managed caseload of 12 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.

Education

Post-registration Certificate Course - Gerontological Nursing

Institute Of Advanced Nursing Studies
Hong Kong Hospital Authority
08.2024

Bachelor Of Nursing In General Health Care Honours - Nursing

The Open University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
08.2019

Skills

    Communication skill

    Crisis Management

    Basic bedside nursing care skill

    Orthopaedic instrument operating skill

    Geriatric specific nursing care

    Acute Stroke Assessment

    Time management

    Team Cooperative Care

Certification

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Interests

Surfing

Scuba diving

Reading

Outdoor activities

Team Sports

Referees

Please feel free to contact the following referees for my current working performance.


Ms. Lee, Hiu Sze

Ward Management, Ward 2C, United Christian Hospital

Email: lihs2@ha.org.hk

Phone: +852-39494900


Ms. Leung, Wai Hing

Advanced Practise Nurse, Ward 2C, United Christian Hospital

Email: lwh874@ha.org.hk

Phone: +852-39494900

Timeline

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

11-2023

Registered Nurse - Geriatrics & Acute Stroke Unit

Hospital Authority
08.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse - Orthopaedics & Traumatology

Hospital Authority
08.2019 - 08.2020

Post-registration Certificate Course - Gerontological Nursing

Institute Of Advanced Nursing Studies

Bachelor Of Nursing In General Health Care Honours - Nursing

The Open University of Hong Kong

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