Sherry (Xinru) Lin
Auburn,NSW
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented NICU Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience providing evidence-based care to critically ill and premature neonates. Adapted to the implementation of new health system eRIC within a complex tertiary NICU environment, gaining insight into how digital systems impact clinical workflow and patient safety. Supported colleagues through the transition by providing informal peer education and troubleshooting. Now seeking to transition into digital health analysis, bringing user-centred perspective and a deep understanding of the operational needs of frontline providers to the Single Digital Patient Record project.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Provide care for neonates (24-42 weeks) preterm & low birth weight infant care
- Collaborated with neonatologist to stabilize infants needing respiratory support, surfactant administration, or cooling therapy for HIE.
- Non-Invasive and Invasive ventilation management: High flow, CPAP, and BiPAP
- Neonatal resuscitation assessment up to date at current workplace
- Provided thermoregulation and phototherapy for infants to maintain optimal body temperature and support healing.
- Managed care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), ensuring appropriate withdrawal protocols and family support.
- Administering TPN, medications and blood products
- Educated parents on feeding techniques, including NG & OG tubes and breastfeeding support, to enhance infant nutrition and bonding.
- Family centre and Developmental care: Kangaroo mother care, positioning for optimal neurodevelopment
Graduate Registered Nurse
Calvary John James hospital
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided nursing care in general surgical ward for pediatric and adult patients, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
- Delivered holistic care in medical ward, fostering patient recovery and well-being.
- Developed time management and prioritization skills; performed complex wound dressing and assessments, conducted head-to-toe and neurological assessments, detected and escalated septic patient, activated MET call, and maintained effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team.
Practice Nurse
Myhealth Darling Square/ Leichhardt Medical Centre
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Administered immunizations to children and adults in accordance with health guidelines.
- Conducted health assessments including diabetes and cardiovascular risk evaluations to identify patient needs and inform care plans.
- Patient education and health promotion
- Triage walk-in patients with various medical conditions, employing clinical judgment to prioritize care based on urgency.
- Assisted GP with minor procedures to enhance patient care and support clinical workflow.
- Monitored and maintained cold chain procedures and recommendations per state guideline.
- Maintaining awareness of current and new legislation to ensure the practice complies with all regulatory and statutory obligations
Education
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) -
The University of Sydney
11-2019
Secondary Education -
Kogarah High School
Sydney01-2016
Skills
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Invasive and non-invasive ventilation management
- In-depth knowledge of NICU workflows, patient safety and clinical processes ensures that digital tools support care
- High adaptability skills including unpredictable patient care, new health information system
- Critical thinking skills and good time management
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
- Good communication and active listening skills
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Graduate Registered Nurse
Calvary John James hospital
06.2021 - 05.2022
Practice Nurse
Myhealth Darling Square/ Leichhardt Medical Centre
09.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) -
The University of Sydney
Secondary Education -
Kogarah High School