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Educations

Diploma In Nursing (Registered Nurse)

Apr 2023 - Feb 2025

Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)

Modules: Evidence-Based Practice, Adult Nursing 2 & 3, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1 & 2, Nursing Laboratory, Critical thinking.

Roles:

  • School of Health and Social Science Club – Welfare and Logistics Officer 

  • NYP Capstone Community Action Project – Assistant Student Organiser

  • Module representative (Semester Y1S2, Y2S1, Y2S2)

Nitec In Nursing (Enrolled Nurse)

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

Institute of Technical Education, College East (ITE CE)

Modules: Nursing studies and skills, Biological science 1 & 2, Trends in elderly care, Behavioural science 1, Patient care A, Patient care B, Critical thinking and reflection, Cancer and Palliative care.

Roles:

  • Red Cross Youth Chapter (ITE CE) – Humanitarian Leader

N-Level Certificate

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

Ngee Ann Secondary School (NASS)

Modules: English, Maths, Chinese, Science, Food and Nutrition, Computer Application and Smart electrical and smart home technology (SET) – Elective. ​

Roles:

  • Media Club – Sound and lighting Leader

PSLE Certificate

Jan 2010 - Nov 2016

Fengshan Primary School (FSPS)

Modules: English, Maths, Chinese, Science and Computer Application.

Roles:

Boys Bridage – Member

02.

National Service (NS)

Full-time National servicemen, SAF, EMT (Medic)

May 2025 - Present

CMPB MMI HQ – Doctrine and Training (D&T) Department (EMT Medic)

  • Conduct training for newly posted medics to medical centre on essential skills, including proper donning and doffing of PPE, safe administration of medication, ECG procedures, and the operation of ambulance equipment and stretchers.

  • Joint team that consists of a medic, doctor, nurses and Military Experts to conduct preparedness exercises and simulations to ensure the medical centre’s capability to respond effectively to emergency scenarios.

  • Work with external stakeholders to conduct courses to maintain the skills of the medic posted to medical centres.

  • Perform audit checks on the medical centre’s daily operations and compliance with protocols.

On-Job Training (OJT) at Bedok Medical Centre – 1 Month

  • Operated ambulance equipment, stretchers, and patient monitoring devices.

  • Trained and operated in the use of the Body Cooling Unit (BCU) and resuscitation trolley for emergencies.

  • Performed basic clinical procedures, including ECG, blood sugar monitoring, urine dipstick tests, and vision assessments using the Snellen chart.

  • Assisted in the management and treatment of patients with heat injuries.

  • Performed blood draws and IV cannula insertions under the supervision of senior medical staff.

Unit Induction Programme (UIP) – 1 Week

  • Competent in the administration of medication via intramuscular (IM) and intravenous (IV) routes.

  • Competent in performing and interpreting ECGs.

  • Competent in blood sugar monitoring and use of 3-way stopcocks.

  • Learned and performed the breaking of a glass ampoule and reconstitution.

  • Competent in donning and doffing of PPE.

  • Performed 4 man resuscitation drill.

  • Performed 5 rights and 2 patient identifiers for the administration of medication.

Trainee Medic (EMT) – SMTI @ Nee Soon Camp (Batch P064) – 10 Weeks

  • Perform insertion of an intravenous catheter and administration of fluids.

  • Learned basic medical skills such as taking vital sign

  • Learned about Primary Healthcare skills (ECG, venipuncture and basic wound dressing)

  • Management of patients with various conditions.

  • Learned the use of the outfield stretcher.

  • Management of a patient with a spinal injury.

  • Learned and participated in 4 man resuscitation simulation

Enlistee – BMTC School V @ Kranji Camp 2 (Batch 54/25) – 4 Weeks

  • Learned basic military knowledge

  • Learned basic military drills and marching

  • Learned the usage of basic military equipments

03.

Working/ Internship Experience

October 2025 - December 2025

Tan Tock Seng Hospital (Emergency Department)

SAF EMT (Medics)

Posted to TTSH ANE as part of the SAF enhance programme (Serve Plus) to allow medics to have experience in emergency care settings. 

  • Performed vital signs, checking of blood glucose level and 12-lead ECG.

  • Assisted the doctor in the placement of the cast.

  • Assisted nurses in triaging of patient according to priority.

  • Performed multiple resuscitation on an unconscious patient who collapsed.

  • Preparation of resuscitation drugs under the supervision of a staff nurse.

  • Preparation of emergency drugs and priming of IV solution under the supervision of a staff nurse.

  • Assisted nurses in the last office of the patient.

March 2025 - May 2025

Don Don Donki​

Jewel Changi Airport Outlet – Sales Associate (Confectionery) 

  • Perform inventory stock taking of store products.

  • Replenishing and organising of products in shop floor.

  • Checking and maintaining products in the store.

  • Assisting customers with inquiries about products and promotions. 

  • Assisted in cashiering duties as well.

December 2024 - February 2025 (10 Weeks)

NYP Pre-Registration Clinical Practice (PRCP)

Nursing Student – Singapore General Hospital (SGH) – Ward 46

  • Administration of medication to patient independently under the supervision of a preceptor.

  • Participated and took case in the care of 6 patients holistically.

  • Preparation of Intravenous (IV) and oral medication.

  • Performed nursing skills such as insertion of NGT, Wound dressing, Blood sugar monitoring, vital sign etc.

November 2024 - December 2024 (4 Weeks)

NYP Year 3 Surgical Posting (Speciality Posting)

Nursing Student – National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) – Ward 56

  • Assisted in emergency situations, Code Blue.

  • Perform nursing care to patients to cardiac patient.

  • Administration of oral cardiac medication under the supervision of the staff nurse.

  • Performed wound dressing on patient post-operation supervised by wound nurse.

  • Participated in the care of 2 patients.

September 2024 - September 2024 (1 Week)

NYP Year 3 Operating Theatre Posting (Speciality Posting)

Nursing Student – Singapore General Hospital (SGH) – Ambulatory Surgery Centre (ASC)

  • Observe and participate in the role of a circulating and scrub nurse.

  • Observe how surgeon uses robotics machine to perform operation on a patient.

  • Perform basic nursing care to patients at Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

  • Scrub in for a case as a scrub nurse to assist the surgeon.

September 2024 - September 2024 (1 Week)

NYP Year 3 Emergency Department Posting (Speciality Posting)

Nursing Student – Changi General Hospital (CGH) – Emergency Department​ (ED)

  • Observe and participate in triaging of patient in the ED.

  • Perform basic nursing skills such as Vital sign, ECG and wound dressing.

  • Monitoring of patients in observation room.

  • Participated in resuscitation room and performing of cardiac monitoring and CPR.

August 2023 - May 2024

Homage - Part Time

Care Provider; Freelance ​- Onsite

Providing support and aid in ADLs to clients within the comfort of their residences, assist in basic household, prepare meals, and companionships for medical needs.

February 2024 - March 2024 (2 Weeks)

NYP Year 2 Special Clinical Posting

Nursing Student – KK Women and Children Hospital (KKH) – Ward 86

  • Function as a junior nurse providing care and support to paediatric patients and their parents.

  • Perform basic nursing skills for pediatrics patients.

  • Performed medication administration under the supervision of SN.

January 2024 - January 2024 (2 Weeks)

NYP Year 2 Special Clinical Posting

Nursing Student – Institute of Mental Health (IMH) – Ward 54B

  • Assisted the patient in their ADLs.

  • Collaborated with our Clinical Instructor and SN to plan structured activities that engage the patients.

  • Assist in medication administration under the supervision of SN.

September 2023 - September 2023 (2 Weeks)

Food and Beverage Logistics Coordinator

Singapore GP Pte Ltd – Marina Bay Sands, F1 Track

​Worked as part-time Food and Beverage logistics coordinator. Mainly overseeing logistics distribution for F1 during the Night shift, working with a team of 6 people.

  • Setting up tables and chairs

  • Performed stock-taking and checking

  • Replenishing of food for artists and crew rooms.

September 2023 - September 2023 (2 Weeks)

NYP Year 2 Medical Posting

Nursing Student – Changi General Hospital (CGH) – Ward 49

  • ​Took on the role of a Junior nurse and performed basic nursing skills to patients.

  • Assisted patients in their ADLs.

  • Administer medication under the supervision of the Clinical Instructor.

  • Assess and plan care for a patient under my care for a case study.

December 2022 - April 2023

Don Don Donki

Jewel Changi Airport Outlet; Part-time Grab service crew and Cashier

  • Help find and pack items for grab riders when customers order online.

  • Assisted customers when making check-out payments.

  • Assisted and taught customers the use of self-check-out kiosk machines.

  • Assisted in other roles given by the store manager.

October 2022 - December 2022 (9 Weeks)

ITE Pre-Enrolment Clinical Practice (PECP)

Nursing Student – Singapore General Hospital (SGH) – Ward 76

  • Took over as a Junior nurse for 1 room of 5 bedded patients and performed nursing care for them under the supervision of a preceptor.

  • Perform basic nursing skills independently to the patient with the supervision of staff nurse and preceptor.

  • Assist in medication administration of certain drugs with the SN.

  • Nursed orthopaedic patients and managed to perform spinal nursing to patients under the care of a SN

June 2022 - June 2022 (1 Week)

ITE Year 2 Primary Health Care Services (Speciality Posting)

Nursing Student – Outram Polyclinic 

  • Observed, Discuss and Participated triage in polyclinic.
    (Performed Vital Sign, ECG and Pain Assessment)

  • Observed, Discuss and Participated in foot, eye screening and health education for diabetic patients.

  • Observed and Discuss about Adult and Child vaccinationl/ immunisation.

  • Observed, Discuss and Participated in wound dressing and health education.

  • Observed and Discuss about child health wellness (Development check-up)

May 2022 - May 2022 (3 Weeks)

ITE Year 2 Surgical Posting (Speciality Posting)

Nursing Student – Singapore General Hospital (SGH) 

  • Assisted SN to perform tasks such as preparing patients for operation.

  • Performing pre-operative checklist on patient going for operations under the supervision of SN.

  • Monitoring of patient post-op and their condition.

  • Performed wound dressing on patient and monitored the patient on blood transfusion.

May 2022 - May 2022 (1 Week)

ITE Year 2 Speciality Posting

Nursing Student – Institute of Mental Health (IMH) – Ward 54B

  • Assisted the patient in their ADLs.

  • Collaborated with our Clinical Instructor and SN to plan structured activities that engage the patients.

April 2022 - May 2022 (4 Weeks)

ITE Year 2 Medical Posting (Speciality Posting)

Nursing Student – Singapore General Hospital (SGH) 

  • Perform basic nursing skills such as assessing patient consciousness level chart and neurovascular status under the supervision of SN.

  • Administering of insulin under the supervision of a Clinical instructor.

  • Monitored patient blood glucose levels.

  • Perform priming and regulating of IV infusion under the supervision of a clinical instructor.

July 2021 - September 2021 (9 Weeks)

ITE Year 1 Medical Posting

Nursing Student – Singapore General Hospital (SGH)

  • Perform nursing skills such as taking and monitoring vital signs, Transferring Patients, Administering Oxygen therapy, and NGT Feeding.

  • Using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for documentation.

  • Assisted patient with their ADLs under the supervision of an SN.

04.

Co-Curricular Activities

NYP; School Of Health & Social Science (SHSS Club)

Apr 2023 - Feb 2025

Welfare and Logistic Leader (Committee Member) – CCA Grade: A

Roles:

  • Care for the welfare of the committee member and the student in the CCA.

  • Organised 2 events in an academic year to bring students together.

  • Organised an event to bring committee members closer and get to know each other more.

Events:

  • AY2024 School of Health and Social Science; Admin and welfare in-charge – SHSS Dragons of Berk; Newcomer orientation Camp

  • AY2024 School of Health and Social Science; Logistics and welfare in charge – Halloween Horror Night

  • AY2024 School of Health and Social Science; Overall In-charge – Student Life Academy (Saving Lives Altogether)

  • AY2024 School of Health and Social Science; Student helper – Freshman Orientation (FMO)

NYP; Community Service Club

Dec 2023 - Dec 2024

Member

  • Participated in the cleaning of elderly houses and spent time with them.

  • Community-based event, an elderly day care centre to play games and chat with them

NYP; Peer Supporter Club

Dec 2023 - Dec 2024

Member

A club where youths join to find a circle of friends who can support them while going through their studies. Oftentimes, joining events that the CCA organised.

Red Cross Youth Chapter (ITE CE)

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

Humanitarian Leader (Committee Member)

Roles:

  • Organised overseas programme (Virtual)

  • Assisted the lecturer in teaching first aid skills.

  • Planned and organised events for students.

  • Organised a community outreach programme for students to take part in.

  • Assisted in coordinating with staff from the blood donation drive.

Events:​

  • AY2022 Red Cross Youth (ITE CE CHAPTER); Representation of Singapore – Japan virtual exchange programme.

  • AY2022 Red Cross Youth (ITE CHAPTER); Blood donation drive – Sub-committee.

  • AY2022 Nurses’ Day 2022; Audio and Visual.

Multimedia Club

May 2019 - Dec 2020

Sound and lighting leader

Roles:

  • Ensure that the sound and PA system is working for the morning assembly.

  • Assisted in any events that require a sound system and the use of a DSLR camera.

Boys Brigade 55th Company

Jun 2013 - Jul 2016

Member

  • Learned basic marching drills.

  • Learned basic first aid skills.

  • Participated in life saving camp, which equipped us with leadership skills and life-saving skills.

  • National Day Parade marching contingent.

05.

Volunteer Work

Bethesda Bedok Tampines Church (BBTC)

Sep 2022 - Dec 2024

Costume team for Christmas Drama Production – Youth Volunteer​

  • Brainstorming design ideas of costume for drama productions.

  • Sourcing of materials to be used for the costume and making the costume.

Youthspace @ Bethesda Care Services (BCS)

Jan 2021 - Jun 2023

Youth Volunteer​

  • Followed the youths to events organised by Youthspace.

  • Accompany youth to deliver food to the elderly. (Meals on Wheels)

  • Being a pillar of support for them.

Bethesda Bedok Tampines Church (BBTC)

Jun 2019 - Dec 2024

Audio Mixing and lighting – Youth Volunteer​

  • Mixing of audio for the band to perform, including gain adjustment, Equaliser and effects.

  • Pre-setting up of Intelligent lighting systems to be used during worship.