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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
2023.09 - 2024.07
- 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
2019.09 - 2022.12
- 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
2018.11 - 2019.07
- 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
2016.10 - 2018.09
- 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
2015.01 - 2016.01
- 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
2010.09 - 2014.07
- 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
2008.06 - 2010.08
- 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
2006.12 - 2007.07
- 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
2002.04 - 2006.11
- 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
2000.10 - 2001.09
- 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
2000.03 - 2000.04
Student Nurse
Caritas Hospital in Hong Kong
1999.11 - 2000.02
Registered Nurse (F/T)
Westmead Hospital, Sydney
1998.09 - 1999.09
Education
Master of Science - Endocrinology, Diabetes, And Metabolism
2001.04 -
Certificate - Endoscopy Care
2001.04 -
Professional Diploma - Health Education And Health Promotion
2001.04 -
Bachelor - Nursing
2001.04 -
Diploma - Health Science (Nursing) - Provisional
2001.04 -
College - High School Certificate
2001.04 -
High School -
2001.04 -
Skills
* Medication administration
* Health screening
* Minor injury treatment
* Health education
* Monitoring vital signs
* Teamwork and collaboration
* Health promotion
* Patient education
* First aid
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
Powerpoint
Certification
New South Wales Nurses Registration Board Certificate of Registration
Date Of Availability
As of now
Timeline
Certificate of BSL Certificate
2025-05
School Nurse (casual) - Tung Wah Group of Hospital Kwan Fong Kai Chi School
2023.09 - 2024.07
Certificate of the New Graduate Transitional Support Programme
2019-09
School Nurse (full time) - Victoria Shanghai Academy
2019.09 - 2022.12
Certificate of Evidence-Based Treatment for ADHD
2019-04
Registered Nurse (Agency- Casual) - Buddhist To Chi Fat She Yeung Yat Lam Memorial School
2018.11 - 2019.07
Registered Nurse (full time) - China Coast Community Limited
2016.10 - 2018.09
Fundamental Insertion of Intravenous Cannula Training Course
2015-10
Certificate of Advanced Venipuncture Techniques for Phlebotomy
2015-09
Registered Nurse (full time) - Surecare Medical Centre
2015.01 - 2016.01
Registered Nurse (full time) - SAHK Jockey Club Elaine Field School & Hostel
2010.09 - 2014.07
Certificate of Psychology for self-understanding and improvement
2010-04
Certificate of Practical Counseling
2009-09
Certificate of Introduction to Music Therapy
2008-09
Certificate of Common Psychological Problems for Nurses
2008-09
Registered Nurse (full time) - Ko Fook Iu Memorial School
2008.06 - 2010.08
Certificate of Venipuncture and Blood Taking Technique
2007-08
Registered Nurse (full time) - Hong Kong Baptist Hospital
2006.12 - 2007.07
Certificate of the Asia-Pacific Conference on Health Promotion
2006-06
Certificate of Critical Incident Stress Management: Group Crisis Intervention, Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support
2005-01
Registered Nurse (contract) - SAHK - Erik Kvan Workshop & Hostel
2002.04 - 2006.11
The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Master of Science, Endocrinology, Diabetes, And Metabolism
2001.04 -
Tung Wah College - Certificate , Endoscopy Care
2001.04 -
Chinese University of Hong Kong - Professional Diploma , Health Education And Health Promotion
2001.04 -
University of Sydney - Bachelor , Nursing
2001.04 -
The University of Sydney - Diploma, Health Science (Nursing) - Provisional
2001.04 -
Brigidine College (St. Ives), Sydney - College, High School Certificate
2001.04 -
Tak Nga Secondary School (Hong Kong) - High School,
2001.04 -
Registered Nurse (F/T) - Westmead Children's Hospital, Sydney
2000.10 - 2001.09
Nursing Council of Hong Kong (Certificate of Nursing Registration)
2000-07
Student Nurse - Hong Kong Adventist Hospital
2000.03 - 2000.04
Student Nurse - Caritas Hospital in Hong Kong
1999.11 - 2000.02
New South Wales Nurses Registration Board Certificate of Registration
1998-10
Registered Nurse (F/T) - Westmead Hospital, Sydney
1998.09 - 1999.09