Wen-Hsuan Chou
Clayton,VIC
Summary
Experienced and multilingual surgical nurse with four years of diverse clinical practice across surgical, cardiac, vascular, and medical wards. Currently completing a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education at Deakin University (expected Feb 2026), with a strong interest in chronic disease management. Skilled in perioperative care, patient-centred communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork. A fast learner with excellent time management, I am committed to continuous professional development and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gynaecology Ward
Mercy Hospital for Women
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
02.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Cardiac Ward
Warringal Private Hospital
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
01.2021
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Protocol adherence
- Interpersonal skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Current Registration with AHPRA
- Current CPR Certificate
- Current Working With Children Check
- Immunisation Certificate
- Up to date Immunisation history statement
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Mandarin
Native/ Bilingual
Cantonese
Full Professional
Taiwanese
Native/ Bilingual
Indonesian
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Gynaecology Ward
Mercy Hospital for Women
07.2023 - Current
Cardiac Ward
Warringal Private Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2023
General Surgical Ward
Warringal Private Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Master of Nursing -
Edith Cowan University
Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education -
Deakin University