CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
Mar 20xx-Apr 20xx Orthopaedic Ward 2A, Prince Wales Hospital
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Assessed clinical data from diagnostic studies and previous records
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Collaborated with medical interns, physiotherapists, dieticians, and social
workers to address patient needs
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Provided general nursing care in the areas of vital signs, ECG, catheters,
feeding tubes (under supervision), Heparin/Insulin therapy, pain
management (PCA, epidural, regional block, and spinal anaesthesia care),
and IV and central lines (under supervision).
Achievement Managed four patient loads per shift, and confidently conducted pre-operative
checks under the supervision of an RN. Able to recognise signs of deterioration
and report to the RN.
Mar 20xx Ambulatory Renal Transplant Service (ARTS), Prince Wales Hospital
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Demonstrated strong observation, assessment, and intervention skills
when monitoring patients’ haemodynamic status
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Communicated with the hospital pharmacy and pathology
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Conducted client education on the mechanics of haemodialysis
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Built good therapeutic relationships with clients
Achievement Conducted educational sessions for individual clients based on their knowledge
and needs, and I realised that better understanding of the kidney functions
brings better outcomes in long term. During the clinical placement I also gained
knowledge in Nephrology Nursing and became interested in it.
Sept 20xx-Oct 20xx Mental Health Unit, Prince Wales Hospital
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Interacted appropriately with clients in the unit
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Conducted Mental Status Examination on clients
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Assisted group activities and recreation programme
Achievement Familiarised with the routine of a psychiatric unit, gained valuable de-escalation
skills, learnt about the legal aspects of Mental Health (such as ITO), and
researched on dual diagnosis and educated the clients (through conversations)
that substances misuse can lead to their conditions.
Sept 20xx General Surgical Ward 5B, Williams Hospital
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Inserted an IDC for a client and collected urine sample for MCS
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Worked with a wound care nurse, helped changed vacuum dressing,
cleaned the wound site, helped changed stoma bags, and removed staples
from a client's abdomen
Achievement Ensured the continuum of care for patients, followed the postoperative
comprehensive handover from the PACU nurse, and monitored the patient until
the discharge criteria. Also gained knowledge in wound healing process; the
clinical pathways of patients underwent colonoscopy while working with the
wound care nurse.