Experienced healthcare professional adept at providing comprehensive patient care and advancing clinical outcomes. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting effectively to changing needs. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatment planning, and evidence-based practice. Known for strong communication skills, empathy, and results-driven approach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Nurse
Imaging & Interventional Radiology Centre (IIRC) CUHK Medical Centre
Shatin, N.T.
01.2022 - 01.2025
Company Overview: IIRC is a very busy radiology centre which providing 24 hours coverage of medical diagnostic and interventional radiological services to the public
Services including general X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Bone Densitometry, CT (Computed Tomography), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), PET-CT (Positron Emission Tomography – Computed Tomography), NM (Nuclear Medicine), Ultrasonography, Mammogram, Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) and Interventional Radiology
In-charge of nursing team in IIRC, oversee work and supervise nursing services
Fully responsible for Interventional Radiology (IR) Clinic in Specialist Out-patient Clinic (SOPC)
Arrange IR consultation, anaesthetic pre-procedure assessment, admission, pre-procedure preparation, ward round, discharge planning and follow up appointment
Enforce privacy, dignity and safe quality patient care in accordance with standards and policies
Contribute to guidelines formulation when working in partnership with radiographers and medical professionals from other departments
Promote and maintain good working and interpersonal relationships with management, doctors, colleagues, patients and visitors
Also, review the operation workflow and address the needs of all parties
Coordinate with medical and radiographer team to develop all clinical services, information leaflets and procedures record from scratch
Collaborate the nursing services with other departments to evaluate assignments and maintain all policies and procedures for nursing team
Creation and design on the 40 IR procedure packages of the CUHK Medical Centre All-inclusive Hospital Package
These packages would enhance the pricing transparency which allow patients and their families for better budget planning and consideration
Fully responsible for audit and inspection of Department of Health (DH) and accreditation of Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS)
Being the link nurse for OSH, POCT check and assessment and MRI safety committee
Listen to concerns and provide counsel for the nursing staffs
Mentor and coach nursing staff: Orientation program for new joiner
Motivates staff to strive for professional excellence – ACLS, PALS, customer service training, OSH course etc
Craft the working schedule and nursing team rostering so that each staff can maintain a balance of different strength and skillsets
Established the inventory system of the department
Conduct regular activities including monthly consumable audit (such as ordering medical supplies and tracking expenses), as well as develop budget and utilize resource in a cost-effective manner
Investigate and record incidents or complaints
Preparing patients prior to different examinations and after care (MRI and CT scanning, Mammogram, Ultrasound, DSA and all other interventional radiology, such as Breast, Bone & Sarcoma Biopsy, Nerve Block Injection, Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection, pleural and ascites, PICC line insertion etc.)
Provide nursing care as well as educate patients when they are undergoing all medical diagnostic and interventional radiological services
Part of the team to provide urgent interventional radiological procedures to patients who require emergent medical attention
Administration of oral, intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous medication
Insertion of intravenous Cannula and blood taking
Fully responsible for interventional radiology booking
Dealing with the in-patients and out-patients who are in complicated condition
Perform pre-assessment prior to their appointment date, also, liaise and discuss with wards, centres, HA and private clinics in order to provide appropriate service to the patients
IIRC is a very busy radiology centre which providing 24 hours coverage of medical diagnostic and interventional radiological services to the public
Services including general X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Bone Densitometry, CT (Computed Tomography), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), PET-CT (Positron Emission Tomography – Computed Tomography), NM (Nuclear Medicine), Ultrasonography, Mammogram, Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) and Interventional Radiology
Head of Nursing
iRad Medical Diagnostic Centre
Mongkok, Kowloon
09.2008 - 11.2021
Company Overview: iRad is a very busy radiology centre which providing medical diagnostic services to private and public hospital and health care centres, such as MRI, CT, Ultrasonography, Mammogram, X-ray and Image-guided Biopsy, Fine Needle Aspiration, Nerve Block Injection, Joint Steroid Injection, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) etc
In-charge of nursing department, oversee work and supervise all medical and diagnostic services
Manage workflows in 5 centres and fulfill all medical and nursing needs
Enforce privacy, dignity and safe quality patient care in accordance with standards and policies
Maintain proper handling of chemical and clinical waste within the centres and fulfilling the responsibilities under the Chemical and Clinical Waste Control Scheme
Contribute to health care policy formulation when working in partnership with other team members and community sectors
Promote and maintain good working and interpersonal relationships with management, doctors, colleagues, patients and visitors
Coordinate with medical team and radiographer team to develop all clinical services
Develop most of the policies and procedures manual from scratch (incl
Policies manual of iRad, HA Radi program policies, Policies for tender submission etc)
Tender submission: responsible to all medical and nursing parts for tender submissions with Hospital Authority, Cathay Pacific Airline, Dr
Vio & Partners, The University of Hong Kong and HSBC etc
Lead a team size of 17 which include: providing coaching and guidance to my subordinates, arranging appropriate training as well as evaluate all continuous quality improvement programs
Listen to concerns and provide counsel for the nursing team
Handle the recruitment of all nursing staff and provide orientation training program as well as mentor and coach nursing staff
Motivates staff to strive for professional excellence – BLS, ACLS, ECG course etc
Craft the working schedule and nursing team rostering so that staffs can maintain a balance of different strength and skillsets
Conduct regular activities including monthly consumable audit (such as ordering medical supplies and tracking expenses), as well as develop budget and utilize resource in a cost-effective manner
Investigate and record incidents or complaints
Responsible to all medical documentation and clerical duties
Preparing patients pre and post examinations and education
Administration of oral, intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous medication
Insertion of Intravenous Cannula and blood taking
Dealing with patients who are in complicated condition
Perform pre-assessment prior to their appointment date, also, liaise and discuss with HA staffs in order to provide appropriate service to the patients
Providing nursing care especially to patients from non-Chinese speaking background
IRad is a very busy radiology centre which providing medical diagnostic services to private and public hospital and health care centres, such as MRI, CT, Ultrasonography, Mammogram, X-ray and Image-guided Biopsy, Fine Needle Aspiration, Nerve Block Injection, Joint Steroid Injection, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) etc
Education
Skills
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Timeline
Advanced Practice Nurse
Imaging & Interventional Radiology Centre (IIRC) CUHK Medical Centre
01.2022 - 01.2025
Head of Nursing
iRad Medical Diagnostic Centre
09.2008 - 11.2021
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