Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Extra-Curricular Activities
Software
Certification
Date Of Availability
Timeline

KAREN KA MING KWOK

Registered Nurse
KWAI CHUNG

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
14
14
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

School Nurse (casual)

Tung Wah Group of Hospital Kwan Fong Kai Chi School
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • Evaluated and managed health issues, including food and medications, epilepsy, ADHD, and other mental illnesses.
  • Prepared and organized the students for immunization.
  • Updated students' medical records
  • Responded to emails and phone communication with parents regarding students' health
  • Provided professional medical advice to students, staff, and parents
  • Provided first aid treatment if students were in an emergency

School Nurse (full time)

Victoria Shanghai Academy
09.2019 - 12.2022
  • Evaluated and managed health issues, including food and medication allergies, asthma, ADHD, broken legs and arms, and heat stroke.
  • Prepared and organized the students for immunization.
  • Health Talk
  • Updated students' medical records
  • Responded to emails and phone communication with parents regarding students' health
  • Provided professional medical advice to students, staff, and parents
  • Provided first aid treatment if students were in an emergency

Registered Nurse (Agency- Casual)

Buddhist To Chi Fat She Yeung Yat Lam Memorial School
11.2018 - 07.2019
  • Evaluated and managed health issues, including dermatological problems and diabetes.
  • Wound and dressing management
  • Administered oral and subcutaneous medications
  • Monitored student medications and reviewed their health problems
  • Updated students' medical records
  • Prepared health education presentations for the students
  • Participated and contributed to school meetings

Registered Nurse (full time)

China Coast Community Limited
10.2016 - 09.2018
  • Company Overview: elderly home
  • Responsibilities: dispensing of medications, vital signs, oxygen therapy, wound care, tracheotomy care, oral suctioning, urinary catheter care, PEG feeding & insertion of Nasogastric (NG) feeding tubes, and updating patient's medical records
  • Supervising and problem-solving with the minor staff
  • Administered oral and intramuscular, subcutaneous, and IV medications
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans
  • Communicated with patients, updated reports to physicians, OT, PT, Dieticians, and the manager
  • Evaluated and managed health issues, including dermatological problems and occupational health issues
  • Elderly home

Registered Nurse (full time)

Surecare Medical Centre
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Performed physical exams and assessments
  • Took samples and specimens (blood, urine) for doctors–ordered lab tests
  • Supervising and problem-solving with the clinic assistants
  • Prepared health education presentations for the clinic assistants
  • Administered oral, intramuscular medications and vaccinations for children and adults
  • Assisted the doctor in minor operations, e.g., Trigger Finger operation
  • Wound Dressing after the doctor debrided the wound on the patient's leg
  • Served as liaison with insurance companies regarding healthcare payments
  • Helped the doctor organise health talks and games with one of the insurance companies

Registered Nurse (full time)

SAHK Jockey Club Elaine Field School & Hostel
09.2010 - 07.2014
  • Monitored student medications and reviewed their health problems
  • Arranged for any follow-up and review in the hospital
  • Wound and dressing management
  • Operated and inserted urinary catheter and Nasogastric (NG) feeding tubes
  • Evaluated and managed health issues including: dermatological problems, diabetes insipidus, Ryles tube feeding, managing diabetic patients, Flu spreading, musculoskeletal problems, traumatic injuries, such as head injury, psychological problems, and occupational health issues
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team, e.g., PT/OT/SW

Registered Nurse (full time)

Ko Fook Iu Memorial School
06.2008 - 08.2010
  • Organized the Duty and schedule for the nursing staff
  • Supervising and problem-solving with the nursing and minor staff
  • Provided routine and preventive care for the staff and clients
  • Evaluated and managed health issues including: dermatological problems, Flu spreading, musculoskeletal problems, traumatic injuries, such as head injury, psychological problems, and occupational health issues
  • Designed the food menu each week for the clients
  • Prepared health education presentations to the staff and clients
  • Counselled the clients on their issues
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team, e.g., PT/OT/SW

Registered Nurse (full time)

Hong Kong Baptist Hospital
12.2006 - 07.2007
  • Company Overview: Paediatric Ward
  • Dressed wounds aseptically and assessed for signs and symptoms of complications and infections
  • Preparation for a new admission patient after being admitted
  • Administered oral and intramuscular, subcutaneous, and IV medications
  • Educated patients for home care and discharge planning
  • Provided direct patient care for pre- and post-operative paediatric patients
  • Administered oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications.
  • Communicated with the patient, updated reports to physicians, and the nurse in charge
  • Paediatric Ward

Registered Nurse (contract)

SAHK - Erik Kvan Workshop & Hostel
04.2002 - 11.2006
  • Provide routine and preventive care for the staff and clients
  • Evaluate and manage health issues including: dermatological problems, Flu spreading, musculoskeletal problems, traumatic injuries, such as head injury, psychiatric problems, occupational health issues
  • Counsel and prescribe medication for cholesterol and weight management in dietary control
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team, e.g., PT/OT/SW
  • Participate and contribute in the team meeting
  • Prepare health education presentations for the staff and clients
  • Data Entry for the Curriculum Management System (CMS) for the client's information in nursing
  • Supervise and solve problems with minor staff
  • Counsel the clients' issues
  • Recruit new staff

Registered Nurse (F/T)

Westmead Children's Hospital, Sydney
10.2000 - 09.2001
  • Pre & post-operative admissions for the patients
  • Prepared and organized the medication trolley for the anesthetists
  • Monitored the vital signs, comforted patients when they woke up from anesthesia
  • Routine monitoring and monitored other physiologic parameters regularly: Pain, nausea, bleeding
  • Oxygen supplementation
  • Observed and monitored the patients after the operation for at least 2 hours before sending the patients back to the ward
  • Drug therapy
  • Suction techniques for infants and children
  • Pain management

Student Nurse

Hong Kong Adventist Hospital
03.2000 - 04.2000

Student Nurse

Caritas Hospital in Hong Kong
11.1999 - 02.2000

Registered Nurse (F/T)

Westmead Hospital, Sydney
09.1998 - 09.1999

Education

Master of Science - Endocrinology, Diabetes, And Metabolism

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
04.2001 -

Certificate - Endoscopy Care

Tung Wah College
04.2001 -

Professional Diploma - Health Education And Health Promotion

Chinese University of Hong Kong
04.2001 -

Bachelor - Nursing

University of Sydney
04.2001 -

Diploma - Health Science (Nursing) - Provisional

The University of Sydney
04.2001 -

College - High School Certificate

Brigidine College (St. Ives), Sydney
04.2001 -

High School -

Tak Nga Secondary School (Hong Kong)
04.2001 -

Skills

* Medication administration

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

I enjoy various sports, including tennis, swimming, and skiing.

I also enjoy playing the piano, singing, and taking photographs.

Extra-Curricular Activities

1995 & 1996, Member of the Sydney University Chinese Christian Fellowship 1991, Editor of the University Chinese Society newsletter

Software

Microsoft Word, Excel

Powerpoint

Certification

New South Wales Nurses Registration Board Certificate of Registration

Date Of Availability

As of now

Timeline

Certificate of BSL Certificate

05-2025
School Nurse (casual) - Tung Wah Group of Hospital Kwan Fong Kai Chi School
09.2023 - 07.2024

Certificate of the New Graduate Transitional Support Programme

09-2019
School Nurse (full time) - Victoria Shanghai Academy
09.2019 - 12.2022

Certificate of Evidence-Based Treatment for ADHD

04-2019
Registered Nurse (Agency- Casual) - Buddhist To Chi Fat She Yeung Yat Lam Memorial School
11.2018 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse (full time) - China Coast Community Limited
10.2016 - 09.2018

Fundamental Insertion of Intravenous Cannula Training Course

10-2015

Certificate of Advanced Venipuncture Techniques for Phlebotomy

09-2015
Registered Nurse (full time) - Surecare Medical Centre
01.2015 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse (full time) - SAHK Jockey Club Elaine Field School & Hostel
09.2010 - 07.2014

Certificate of Psychology for self-understanding and improvement

04-2010

Certificate of Practical Counseling

09-2009

Certificate of Introduction to Music Therapy

09-2008

Certificate of Common Psychological Problems for Nurses

09-2008
Registered Nurse (full time) - Ko Fook Iu Memorial School
06.2008 - 08.2010

Certificate of Venipuncture and Blood Taking Technique

08-2007
Registered Nurse (full time) - Hong Kong Baptist Hospital
12.2006 - 07.2007

Certificate of the Asia-Pacific Conference on Health Promotion

06-2006

Certificate of Critical Incident Stress Management: Group Crisis Intervention, Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support

01-2005
Registered Nurse (contract) - SAHK - Erik Kvan Workshop & Hostel
04.2002 - 11.2006
The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Master of Science, Endocrinology, Diabetes, And Metabolism
04.2001 -
Tung Wah College - Certificate , Endoscopy Care
04.2001 -
Chinese University of Hong Kong - Professional Diploma , Health Education And Health Promotion
04.2001 -
University of Sydney - Bachelor , Nursing
04.2001 -
The University of Sydney - Diploma, Health Science (Nursing) - Provisional
04.2001 -
Brigidine College (St. Ives), Sydney - College, High School Certificate
04.2001 -
Tak Nga Secondary School (Hong Kong) - High School,
04.2001 -
Registered Nurse (F/T) - Westmead Children's Hospital, Sydney
10.2000 - 09.2001

Nursing Council of Hong Kong (Certificate of Nursing Registration)

07-2000
Student Nurse - Hong Kong Adventist Hospital
03.2000 - 04.2000
Student Nurse - Caritas Hospital in Hong Kong
11.1999 - 02.2000

New South Wales Nurses Registration Board Certificate of Registration

10-1998
Registered Nurse (F/T) - Westmead Hospital, Sydney
09.1998 - 09.1999

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