OI Yin KOO
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Dedicated, detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 8 years of clinical expertise in Neurology, Acute Stroke Care, and Intensive Care Units. I have developed strong expertise in adhering to complex clinical protocols, ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines, and maintaining patient safety. My background has ingrained in me the importance of meticulous data collection, documentation, and reporting-skills I will leverage to uphold the scientific rigor required in this research role. I excel in patient interaction, fostering trust, empathy, and clear communication, which will be instrumental in managing participant recruitment and optimizing their experience in the Melbourne PX4 Health Research Initiative. I have actively collaborated with multidisciplinary teams throughout my career, ensuring cohesive operations and efficient workflow in high-pressure environments. Additionally, I am eager to expand my technical capabilities through training in biophysical measurements and research protocols, while continuing my commitment to professional development. My adaptability, dedication to best practices, and enthusiasm for contributing to impactful research make me well-suited to support this groundbreaking initiative.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Neurology and Acute Stroke Care Unit
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Melboourne
08.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: An internationally recognised neurology and stroke centre for world-class patient care, specialty and subspecialty training, and clinical research
- Provide patients with a range of neurological and high dependency stroke care services including thrombolytic management and Telemetry
- Provide clinical skills in the neurological and stroke care knowledge
- Recognize and respond effectively to patients presenting with complex conditions
- Liaise with multidisciplinary team to deliver optimal rehabilitation cares
- Deliver exceptional patient centred care in a family friendly environment
- Serve as world leaders in Endovascular Clot retrieval (ECR)
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Hospital Authority
Hong Kong
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Performing comprehensive physical assessment on the critically ill patients from all adult specialities
- Identifying patients' healthcare problems, formulating individualized nursing care to meet patients' complex condition
- Implement ICU rehabilitation strategies in order to promote patient recovery
- Take care of patients from differnet major or ultra-major operations including myocutaneous flap managhement, burn care and neurosurgical management,etc
- Assist physicians to conduct clinical procedures such as bedside percutaneous tracheostomy, lumbar puncture, bronchoscopy, endotracheal intubation, drainage tube insertion as well as resuscitation
- Manage patients on life-supporting machines such as mechanical ventilator, non-invasive ventilators and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
- Serve as a tertiary referral trauma centre and look after patients with major trauma, burn and liver transplantation issues
- Mentoring graduate nurses and nursing students involves providing guidance, support, and education to help them transition from learners to competent professionals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
Registered Nurse-Neurology and Acute Stroke Care Unit
Hospital Authority
Hong Kong
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Perform comprehensive physical assessment on the acute stroke or chronic neurological deficit patients
- Identify patients' healthcare problems, formulate individualized nursing care to meet patients' complex conditions
- Implement neurological rehabilitation strategies
- Respond to acute stroke pathway both in-patient and from emergency department
- Assist doctors in peforming acute stroke pathway, initiate injection of Tisse Plasminogen Activator(tPA) for acute ischemic stroke patients
- Assist physicians to conduct clinical procedures such as bedside abdominal pigtail insertionm lumbar puncture as well as resuscitation and handle with tracheostomy management
- Manage patients on life-supporting machines such as mechanical ventilator, non-invasive ventilators and continuous electroencephalography
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Promotion -
Monash University
Melbourne04.2024
Bachelor of Nursing -
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong07.2017
Associate in health Studies -
Hong Kong Polytechnics University
Hong Kong07.2012
Secondary School Graduate -
St. Clare's Girls' School
Hong Kong07.2011
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Customer Service
- Leadership Skills
- Communication Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Lab result interpretation
- Critical Care
- Vaccine administration
- Wound Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- IV management
- Data Collection
- Emergency Response
- Ventilator support
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- Certificate of Basic Life Support
- Certificate of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Certificate of NIHSS Stroke Scale
- Certificate of Advanced ECG Interpretation
- Certificate of Venipuncture & Blood Taking Course for Nurses
- Certificate of Diabetes Education and Management Course 2019
- Trained as a Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Provider
- Certification of Rise Program in Neuroscience
References
- Corey, Swift, corey.swift@mh.org.au, 93426280, The Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Khairunnisa, Alidin, khairunnisa.alidin@mh.org.au, 93427218, Royal Mebourne Hospital
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Neurology and Acute Stroke Care Unit
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Hospital Authority
09.2019 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse-Neurology and Acute Stroke Care Unit
Hospital Authority
08.2017 - 09.2019
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Promotion -
Monash University
Bachelor of Nursing -
The University of Hong Kong
Associate in health Studies -
Hong Kong Polytechnics University
Secondary School Graduate -
St. Clare's Girls' School
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