Ka Po LIU
Hong Kong
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Time Registered Nurse (18-22 Hours/ Week)
The Hospital Authority
07.2023 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on preparation for endoscopic procedures.
- Prepared endoscopes, instruments and environment for various endoscopic procedures.
- Assisted surgeons and physicians to perform various endoscopic procedures, eg. esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, double balloon assisted duodenoscopy, endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- Monitored vital signs and ECG of patients and collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
- Administered medications for conscious sedation and monitored response during procedure, administered antidotes as indicated.
- Collected tissues and other laboratory specimens and prepared for laboratory tests.
- Monitored patients after procedures and sedation recovery in recovery area.
Full Time Registered Nurse
The Hospital Authority
09.2016 - 01.2023
- Coordinated for quality assurance and maintenance of endoscopes.
- As unit in charge of reprocessing room for endoscopes.
- Held orientation programs for new medical officers and nurses on setup for emergency endoscopy annually.
- Coordinated resources management of medical equipment accessories.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on preparation for endoscopic procedures.
- Prepared endoscopes, instruments and environment for various endoscopic procedures.
- Assisted surgeons and physicians to perform various endoscopic procedures, eg. esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, double balloon assisted duodenoscopy, endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
- Monitored vital signs and ECG of patients and collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
- Administered medications for conscious sedation and monitored response during procedure, administered antidotes as indicated.
- Collected tissues and other laboratory specimens and prepared for laboratory tests.
- Monitored patients after procedures and sedation recovery in recovery area.
Full Time Registered Nurse
The Hospital Authority
09.2011 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians with bedside therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, such as lumbar puncture, bone barrow aspiration, pleurocentesis, intrathecal chemotherapy administration, central line placement and autologous bone marrow transplant.
- Provided care of central line, such as hickman line and PICC.
- Active participated in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered oral and IV chemotherapy and monitored complications.
- Administered total parental nutrition (TPN).
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with hematological diseases and medical illnesses.
- Provided exceptional care to critically ill patients needing complex care such as BIPAP and ventilator management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Full Time Registered Nursse
The Hospital Authority
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Provide nursing care and health education on various acute surgical and urological diseases
- Prepared patients for both elective and emergency operation and provided post operative monitoring and care.
- Provided nursing care to post operative wound such as stoma, gastrostomy and other surgical wounds as well as drain care.
- Removed stitches and staples as indicated.
- Inserted Ryle's tube for gastric emptying or feeding.
- Inserted foley for bladder irrigation.
- Performed ET tube and tracheostomy care with regular suction.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical condition, appearance, and behavior to discuss management plan with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored fluid balance especially for patients underwent NPO.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel in order to deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Full Time Registered Nurse
The Hospital Authority
08.2007 - 10.2009
- Provide nursing care to patients with various cerebrovascular and hematological diseases
- Evaluated fall risk and implemented fall prevention.
- Collaborated with other allied health colleagues to provide stroke rehabilitation program
- Provided nursing care to wound management such as central line care and bedsore.
- Administered IV chemotherapy and implemented measures to minimize complications.
- Monitored vital signs and GCS.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with cerebrovascular and hematological diseases.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as airway and ventilator management.
Education
Post-registration Certificate Course - Gastroenterology And Endoscopy Nursing
Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies
Kowloon, Hong Kong08.2021
Post-registration Certificate Course - Haematological And Bone Marrow Transplant Nursing
Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies
Kowloon, Hong Kong01.2015
Master of Science - Nursing
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hung Hom, Hong Kong10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hung Hom, Hong Kong05.2007
Skills
Competent in the following areas:
- Measurement of vital sign, eg blood pressure, pulse and SpO2
- Temperature, blood glucose monitoring and GCS
- Bed making
- Oxygen therapy
- Documentation and communication
- Administration of medication (including IV, tropical, sublingual, subcutaneous, IM, IP, oral and rectal) and chemotherapy
- Intravenous infusion therapy, blood products transfusion
- Infusion pumps understanding
- Central catheter care eg Hickman line and PICC
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Enteral feeding
- BIPAP and ventilator care
- Removal of sutures, drains and staples
- Monitor fluid electrolyte balance
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Health promotion
- Patient education
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Wound care
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Pre and post operative care
- Post sedation recovery care
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Patient assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
- Fall assessment
- Performing ECGs
- Foley catheter insertion and removal
- Bladder irrigation (Post TRUP)
- Perform CPR
- Placement of biliary and colonic stents
- Assisted surgeons and physicians to perform various endoscopic procedures, eg esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, double balloon assisted duodenoscopy, endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic ultrasound, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement, pleuroscopy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- Reprocessing of endoscopes and instruments
Qualifying Examinations
28 Jul 2023
Pearson PTE , Hong Kong
- Listening: 66 Reading:72 Speaking: 73 Writing: 72 Overall: 70
Score Report Code: 290dd7SFTP
Gaps in work
Between February and mid July 2023, I resigned from my job for preparing PTE exam.
Registration History
- Registered as registered nurse in the Nursing Council of Hong Kong on 16/8/2007.
- Registration number: RNGF032060
Selected scientific conferences/ meetings attended
2019
GI Endoscopy Multidisciplinary Simulation Training by Nethersole Clinical Simulation Training Center, Hong Kong Hospital Authority
2016 & 2017
31st & 32nd International Workshop on Therapeutic Endoscopy by Chinese University of Hong Kong
2016
Seminar on the latest evidence and development of endoscopic submucosal dissection by Hong Kong College of Perioperative Nursing
Timeline
Part Time Registered Nurse (18-22 Hours/ Week)
The Hospital Authority
07.2023 - Current
Full Time Registered Nurse
The Hospital Authority
09.2016 - 01.2023
Full Time Registered Nurse
The Hospital Authority
09.2011 - 09.2016
Full Time Registered Nursse
The Hospital Authority
10.2009 - 09.2011
Full Time Registered Nurse
The Hospital Authority
08.2007 - 10.2009
Post-registration Certificate Course - Gastroenterology And Endoscopy Nursing
Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies
Post-registration Certificate Course - Haematological And Bone Marrow Transplant Nursing
Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies
Master of Science - Nursing
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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