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Tammy Lai

Calgary,AB

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with 3.5 years of experience providing high-acuity care in pediatric and neurosurgical units. Proven ability to assess, stabilize, and manage complex patients, including post-operative, respiratory, neurologically compromised, and cardiac cases. Adept in interdisciplinary collaboration, medication titration, and patient-family education. Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based care while supporting recovery in fast-paced, acute care settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sterilization Assistant

Shine Orthodontics
Calgary, Alberta
07.2024 - Current
  • Processed and sterilized instruments, and ensured compliance with IPAC standards
  • Assisted orthodontists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety
  • Delivered multilingual education on oral hygiene, braces care, and managing common issues to pediatric and adult patients
  • Maintained accurate electronic documentation and patient photographs for treatment monitoring

Registered Nurse

Hospital Authority
Hong Kong
09.2020 - 04.2024

Pediatric and Neonatal

  • Delivered acute and ongoing care to pediatric patients across medical, surgical, and psychiatric specialties
  • Provided specialized neonatal care, including monitoring and supportive therapies in a step-down unit
  • Assisted with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, focusing on pain management and patient comfort
  • Facilitated patient and family education and coordinated comprehensive discharge planning
  • Administered vaccinations and ensured accurate medication preparation and dosing

Neurosurgical

  • Managed high-acuity neurological cases including stroke, trauma, tumors, and seizures
  • Provided pre- and post-operative care, including tracheostomy, ventilator, and ICP monitoring
  • Administered and monitored critical care medications across multiple drug classes
  • Supported palliative care, rehabilitation planning, and multidisciplinary discharge coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Studies (Nursing)

Oxford Brookes University
01-2022

Higher Diploma - Nursing

Queen Elizabeth Hospital School of General Nursing
01-2020

Skills

  • Critical & Neurological Care
  • High-Risk Medication Management
  • Pre- & Post-operative Nursing Care
  • Comprehensive Case Management
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Pediatric and Neonatal Nursing

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (HK, Alberta #131548)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Pediatric Safe Sedation

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Korean
Professional

Timeline

Sterilization Assistant

Shine Orthodontics
07.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Hospital Authority
09.2020 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Health Care Studies (Nursing)

Oxford Brookes University

Higher Diploma - Nursing

Queen Elizabeth Hospital School of General Nursing
Tammy Lai