AMK-THKH Newsletter Issue 1 of 2011 - Thye Hua Kwan Hospital
AMK-THKH Newsletter Issue 1 of 2011 - Thye Hua Kwan Hospital
AMK-THKH Newsletter Issue 1 of 2011 - Thye Hua Kwan Hospital
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A Chat withMs OmadeviTharuman KohJust knowing that we canmake an impact on ourpatients’ lives is one <strong>of</strong> thebest feelings in the world! -Ms Omadevi Tharuman KohWe Get A New Look!A CommunityPartnershipwithAkzoNobel<strong>AMK</strong>-<strong>THKH</strong> warmly welcomes Ms OmadeviTharuman Koh to its senior leadership asAssistant Director <strong>of</strong> Nursing. We managedto catch up with the amiable Ms Omadevifor a quick chat on her love for nursing aswell as future plans for the department.BeforeOur <strong>Hospital</strong>AfterOur <strong>Hospital</strong>Our <strong>Hospital</strong>Our <strong>Hospital</strong>What motivated you to embark on a nursingcareer?Why did you decide to pursue your nursing passionat <strong>AMK</strong>-<strong>THKH</strong>?I really enjoy interacting with people from all walks <strong>of</strong> life andnursing provides me with opportunities to know people ona personal level and build relationships with them.I also believe that good nursing care makes a significantdifference in our patients’ lives. We must remember thatpatients need to recover physically and get over their illnessespsychologically. Nurses play an important role in the recoveryprocess both physically and psychologically and this wasanother motivating factor for my interest in the pr<strong>of</strong>ession.Over the years, I developed a great passion forGeriatric Nursing Care. <strong>AMK</strong>-<strong>THKH</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers an idealenvironment for me to develop nursing care plans forolder patients. I also look forward to sharing my skills andexperience with my nursing colleagues as the <strong>Hospital</strong>gears towards becoming a leader in clinical, training andresearch work in the Intermediate and Long-Term Care Sector.What are some <strong>of</strong> the things you would like toachieve at <strong>AMK</strong>-<strong>THKH</strong>?Our GymOur GymWhat is the most rewarding aspect <strong>of</strong> nursing?Just knowing that we can make an impact on our patients’lives is one <strong>of</strong> the best feelings in the world! It is alwaysrewarding to see sick patients slowly getting better underour care and eventually getting discharged with smiles ontheir faces. It makes my day!With Singapore’s ageing population, geriatrics andstep-down care have taken on greater prominence inthe health care sector. I intend to work with the nursingteam to enhance the core competencies and skills <strong>of</strong> ournurses, as part <strong>of</strong> our continuous effort to provide excellentcare for our patients at the <strong>Hospital</strong>.Our WardsOur Wardscontinued on next page<strong>AMK</strong> - <strong>THKH</strong> REACHING OUT5
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