Quin Liu
Evatt,ACT
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 6 years of diverse experience in hospital, clinic, and pathology collection environments. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs when collecting samples. Hardworking and fast-learning pathology collector with strong venepuncture skills eager to build on Nursing background in Phlebotomy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pathology Collector
Laverty Pathology
08.2023 - Current
- Venipuncture technique, for both adults and children, perfected over time, resulting in minimal discomfort for patients during blood draws.
- Detailed knowledge and experience in collection of other pathology samples, for example ECG, holter monitor, blood gas, faeces, sputum, swabs, urine, and fungal scrapings.
- Enhanced patient comfort by efficiently managing the specimen collection process.
- Perform reception duties including, greeting patients, review request form, telephone enquiries, communication with referrering doctors and laboraties, and billing private patients.
- Facilitated seamless transition between different stages of testing by properly labelling, pre-sorting, storing, packing and transporting collected specimens according to established guidelines.
- Achieved accurate and timely test results by meticulously following standard operating procedures for specimen collection and handling.
- Maintained a sterile and organized workspace to ensure proper infection control measures were met.
- Improved the overall efficiency of the pathology department by effectively prioritizing specimen collections based on urgency and clinical relevance.
- Educated patients on proper specimen collection techniques, ensuring optimal sample integrity and accurate test results.
- Utilized electronic health records systems proficiently, ensuring accurate documentation of all relevant information pertaining to each patient encounter.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked and ensuring in date, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
Registered Nurse
HangZhou ZhenJing Health Management Company
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Check patient vital signs and registered patient information
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing and do ECG for patient if needed
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Chronic Disease Management for the patient with hypertension diabetes, asthma and others
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse
PuHua International Clinic
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Check the vital signs and record patient information
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, safe medication use, and disease management
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
PLA 306 Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2013
- Greet patients and help them settle into the room, check vital signs
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Assisted patients with routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Nursing - Western Medicine Nursing
Jiangsu Health Vocational College
Nanjing, Jiangsu06.2010
Skills
- Phlebotomy expertise
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Venipuncture techniques
- Patient preparation
- Capillary puncture
- Specimen handling
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Catheter Maintenance
- Wound Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- NG Tube Insertion
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- ECG Testing
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Certification
- First Aid Certificate
- WWVP Card
- Drivers Licence
Additional Information
- Fully vaccinated
- Permanent Resident - unlimited working rights
- Reference available on request
Timeline
Pathology Collector
Laverty Pathology
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
HangZhou ZhenJing Health Management Company
08.2014 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
PuHua International Clinic
03.2013 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse
PLA 306 Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2013
Nursing - Western Medicine Nursing
Jiangsu Health Vocational College
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