MEI YUET LAM
Dunedin,New Zealand
Summary
Perioperative nurse and anaesthetist assistant with extensive experience in diverse surgical settings. Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care. Committed to continuous learning and maintaining high standards in patient safety and procedural efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RNAA registered nurse anaesthetist assistant
Mercy Hospital Dunedin
Dunedin, New Zealand
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Manaaki by Mercy
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported surgical teams in ophthalmology, orthopaedic, urology, plastic, and dental procedures, ensuring patient safety and care.
- Assisted with endoscopic procedures, contributing to successful patient outcomes in a clinical setting.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
Registered Nurse Operating Rooms
MercyAscot Auckland
03.2019 - 12.2022
- Scrubbed, assisted, and circulated for open or laparoscopic colorectal, gynecology, urology, dental, maxillofacial, and vascular procedures, ensuring adherence to surgical protocols.
- Collaborated with general, urology, maxillofacial, vascular, dental, and gynecology teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes as a registered nurse.
- Acted as primary nurse for colorectal and general surgeon, assisting in patient care and surgical procedures.
- Coordinated with various healthcare professionals to plan and implement patient care, enhancing overall patient management.
- Prepared equipment and instruments according to the procedure and surgeon’s preferences.
- Participated in OR audit.
- Delegates, coaches and supervises care deliver by all other health personnel.
Registered Nurse
National University Hospital, Singapore
, Singapore
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Functioned as senior staff nurse in operating room, providing quality care during surgical procedures.
- Planned and implemented patient care based on assessed needs, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrated proper use and care of equipment.
- Participated in research and quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical practices.
Nurse Manager
Kayshaa Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Malaysia
, Malaysia
09.2011 - 07.2015
- Managed operations of plastic and cosmetic private clinic to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Assisted in minor and major plastic and cosmetic surgeries, enhancing patient outcomes through skilled support.
- Counselled patients and provided health education, promoting informed decision-making and improved health literacy.
- Administered care for chronic wound, ensuring proper treatment and healing.
- Conducted home visits for wound care, delivering personalized treatment and support.
Nursing Sister
Assunta Hospital, Malaysia
, Malaysia
07.1999 - 08.2011
- Maintained perioperative standards by meeting quality indicators and ensuring infection control compliance.
- Coordinated surgical schedules to improve operating room utilization.
- Worked as a nursing sister in the operating room.
- Conducted continuous nursing education training programs to enhance staff competencies.
- Developed staff schedules for efficient coverage.
- Maintained inventory & planning of procurement for surgical equipment / instruments.
Education
Registered Nurse Assistant To The Anaesthetist Programme -
Southern Cross Healthcare
Online01-2024
Bachelor of Nursing -
Monash University
12-2006
Post basic in Perioperative -
Nursing College Alor Setar Malaysia
01-2005
Diploma in Nursing -
Tun Tan Cheng Lock College of Nursing
Selangor, Malaysia07-1999
Skills
- Scrub
- Assist
- Circulate
- Assisting in surgeries
- Equipment preparation
- Instrument preparation
- Patient care planning
- Patient care implementation
- Infection control standards
- OR audits
- Collaboration
- Delegation
- Supervision
- Clinical mentorship
- Chronic wound care
- Health education
- Patient counseling
- Schedule organization
- Inventory management
- Equipment care
Certification
Registered with New Zealand Nursing Council
Timeline
RNAA registered nurse anaesthetist assistant
Mercy Hospital Dunedin
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Manaaki by Mercy
01.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse Operating Rooms
MercyAscot Auckland
03.2019 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
National University Hospital, Singapore
10.2015 - 01.2019
Nurse Manager
Kayshaa Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Malaysia
09.2011 - 07.2015
Nursing Sister
Assunta Hospital, Malaysia
07.1999 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse Assistant To The Anaesthetist Programme -
Southern Cross Healthcare
Bachelor of Nursing -
Monash University
Post basic in Perioperative -
Nursing College Alor Setar Malaysia
Diploma in Nursing -
Tun Tan Cheng Lock College of Nursing