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Mee Ken Chong

Artarmon,NSW

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at North Shore Private Hospital and Royal North Hospital

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in cardiothoracic, vascular, ENT, Plastic, UGIT and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

North Shore Private Hospital
01.2015 - Current
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
  • Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
  • Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Royal North Shore Hospital
04.2001 - 06.2020
  • Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate questions
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
  • Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
  • Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
  • Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use
  • Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.

Registered Nurse

King Khalid University Hospital
12.1999 - 12.2000
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Registered Nurse

Mount Elizabeth Hospital
03.1994 - 11.1999
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
  • Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
  • Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
  • Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.

Registered Nurse

Assunta Hospital
05.1991 - 02.1994
  • Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
  • Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
01-1999

Diploma in Operating Theatre - Operation Theatre

Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore
01-1996

Certificate of Nursing - Nursing

School of Nursing Assunta Hospital
Petaling Jaya , Malaysia
01-1991

Accomplishments

  • Achieved outcome by completing surgery care with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supervised team of surgery list.
  • Achieved best care result through effective organisation and planning

Timeline

Registered Nurse

North Shore Private Hospital
01.2015 - Current

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Royal North Shore Hospital
04.2001 - 06.2020

Registered Nurse

King Khalid University Hospital
12.1999 - 12.2000

Registered Nurse

Mount Elizabeth Hospital
03.1994 - 11.1999

Registered Nurse

Assunta Hospital
05.1991 - 02.1994

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

University of Sydney

Diploma in Operating Theatre - Operation Theatre

Nanyang Polytechnic

Certificate of Nursing - Nursing

School of Nursing Assunta Hospital

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