Wen-Hsuan Chou
Clayton,Australia
Summary
Experienced surgical nurse with three years of clinical practice, fluent in multiple languages, and currently studying for a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education at Deakin University. Skilled in wound care, care plan development, patient health assessments, and medical history intake, I am eager to transition into community health nursing. A fast learner with strong time management and team collaboration skills, I am committed to expanding my expertise, and delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gynaecology ward- casual
Mercy Hospital for Women
Heidelberg, Australia
07.2023 - Current
- Ensure proper patient documentation, including taking patient history, care plan, and risk assessments.
- Monitor patients recovering from gynecological surgeries, such as hysterectomies, oophorectomies, or other laparoscopic procedures.
- Ensure patients have adequate information for discharge, and make sure follow-up appointments are arranged.
General Surgical Ward
Warringal Private Hospital
Heidelberg, Australia
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Prepare patients for numerous kinds of general surgeries, including colorectal, ENT, and skin surgery, and provide care for post-op patients.
- Manage various needs, such as pain management, hygiene maintenance, and ensuring follow-up bookings are made.
- Maintains rigorous patient documentation and upholds high standards of patient care and safety in a dynamic surgical ward environment.
- Coordinates with the surgical team to prepare patients for surgery, ensuring adherence to pre-operative protocols, and providing emotional support, and clear communication to patients and their families.
Cardiac Ward
Warringal Private Hospital
Heidelberg, Australia
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepare patients for cardiac procedures such as angiograms, angioplasty, and cardiac artery bypass surgeries, and provide care for post-op patients after the anesthetic phase or ICU stay.
- Perform and monitor ECG, or set up telemetry, to accurately track patient cardiac activity, managing the use of TR bands for wrists and Femo-Stop devices for groins to aid arterial closure post-angioplasty.
Education
Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC02-2026
Master of Nursing -
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA01.2021
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education -
University of Taipei
Taipei, Taiwan 01.2016
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Willing to learn, and a fast learner
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Organisational skills
- Protocol adherence
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- Current Registration with AHPRA
- Current CPR Certificate
- Current Working With Children Check
- Up to date Immunisation history statement
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Mandarin
Native/ Bilingual
Cantonese
Native/ Bilingual
Taiwanese
Native/ Bilingual
Indonesian
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Gynaecology ward- casual
Mercy Hospital for Women
07.2023 - Current
Cardiac Ward
Warringal Private Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2023
General Surgical Ward
Warringal Private Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2025
Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education -
Deakin University
Master of Nursing -
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education -
University of Taipei
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