MOH Nurses` Merit Award 3 July 2013

MOH Nurses’ Merit Award
3 July 2013

“My greatest satisfaction in nursing
is that I am able to use my
knowledge, skills and experience to
contribute, to share and to make a
difference to the patients.”
-SSN Ang Poh Lian-

“Poh Lian is a passionate nurse who,
in addition to being a wound
management specialist, cares for
and heals the hearts of her patients
and colleagues.”
-APN Toh Hai Moy-
Senior Staff Nurse
ANG POH LIAN
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
“Nursing has given me the strength
and wisdom to understand the
challenges my patients have to go
through.”
-NM Mary Getrude Hubback-

“Mary is a proactive nurse leader
who guides other nurses to achieve
their professional goals by
promoting acceptance of change in
others.”
-ADN Audrey Saw-
Nurse Manager
MARY GETRUDE HUBBACK
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
“What other profession offers you as
much mobility, challenge, personal
satisfaction and job security? Once
you become a Registered Nurse, the
opportunities are virtually
unlimited!”
-NM Ng Siew Fong Jenny-

“Jenny is an independent and
committed nurse who is capable of
designing processes to enhance care
delivery to patients.”
-ADN Yiap Pok Ling-
Nurse Manager
NG SIEW FONG JENNY
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
“I hope to continue to be a beacon of
light and hope for my patients and
to make a meaningful difference in
their lives.”
-SAN Nurwahidah Nor’Aini-

“Nurwahidah is an inspiring and
compassionate nurse who is driven
to excellence by her dedication to
her patients and her work.”
-SNM Pauline Tan-
Senior Assistant Nurse
NURWAHIDAH NOR’AINI
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
“Truth be told: Nursing is more than
just a backbreaking job. It is a
vocation that requires a lifetime of
commitment and compassion.”
-NM Tim Hwee Mein-

“Hwee Mein is a knowledgeable and
respectable nurse leader who shows
others the way by leading quality
nursing.”
-ADN Chee Lay Choo-
Nurse Manager
TIM HWEE MEIN
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
“When I meet patients at the
outpatient clinic, the joy on their
faces motivates me to do better.”
-SSN Low Bee Geok-

“Bee Geok’s gentleness and words of
comfort always help the patients
forget their pain and suffering.”
-DN Lee Yen Yen-
Senior Staff Nurse
LOW BEE GEOK
Changi General Hospital
“As a nurse, I have the privilege to
comfort patients in their time of
need. The greatest satisfaction is
when my patients go home with a
smile and thank me for taking good
care of them.”
- SEN Nurhatijah Binte Zainal-

“She gives patients her undivided
attention, listens to them patiently
and supportively.”
-DN Lee Yen Yen-
Senior Enrolled Nurse
NURHATIJAH BINTE ZAINAL
Changi General Hospital
“I believe every sincere effort to care
brings abundant satisfaction in our
journey with patients to their
recovery.”
-SSN Pancy Jacob Panthiruvelil-

“A dedicated worker who is true to
her passion. Pancy has inspired
many of her cousins, nieces and
nephews to become nurses.”
-DN Lee Yen Yen-
Senior Staff Nurse
PANCY JACOB PANTHIRUVELIL
Changi General Hospital
“Coming from CSSD, I have great
satisfaction to receive this award. I
understand the importance of my
role in providing safe care to
patients.”
-SEN Salina Binte Dol Maing-

“Salina shows great passion in
whatever she does.”
-DN Lee Yen Yen-
Senior Enrolled Nurse
SALINA BINTE DOL MAING
Changi General Hospital
“I am honoured to receive this award
and I would like to dedicate it to my
fellow colleagues who have been
supporting and believing in me all
these years.”
-APN Sri Rahayu Binte Masjum-

“Sri is humble and caring. She is
valued by her patients and staff.”
-DN Lee Yen Yen-
Advanced Practice Nurse
SRI RAHAYU BINTE MASJUM
Changi General Hospital
“I feel that a great nurse is
compassionate, empathetic, has selfawareness and possesses a strong
thirst for further knowledge.”
-NC Choo Yee Mun-

“Yee Mun works tirelessly to build
trusting relationships with her
patients and perseveres to engage
them in modifying their behaviour
to achieve a better quality of life.”
-DN Kuttiammal Sundarasan-
Nurse Clinician
CHOO YEE MUN
Alexandra Hospital
“Nursing is me. I get satisfaction
from giving support to those who are
grieving, helping those in need and
giving comfort to those in pain.”
-NC Erlinda Lim Pey Chyun-

“Erlinda is a knowledgeable
practitioner who conducts herself
professionally. She is very
passionate in her area of expertise,
emergency nursing.”
-DN Kuttiammal Sundarasan-
Nurse Clinician
ERLINDA LIM PEY CHYUN
Alexandra Hospital
“I’m grateful to my seniors and
supervisors who have nurtured me
with their selfless guidance and
support.”
-SSN Maswati Binte Amat-

“Maswati portrays a selfless attitude
in sharing knowledge. She has
excellent leadership qualities and
pays great attention to patient
comfort and safety.”
-DN Kuttiammal Sundarasan-
Senior Staff Nurse
MASWATI BINTE AMAT
Alexandra Hospital
“My desire to be a nurse was not a
childhood dream but a delayed
recognition of a need to be in a job
to care for others in need. ”
-SSN Tan Peck Lan Frieda-

“Frieda is an excellent model of
someone who has made a successful
mid-career switch. We are happy
that she found her true calling in
nursing. ”
-DN Samantha Ong-
Senior Staff Nurse
TAN PECK LAN, FRIEDA
Institute of Mental Health
“It has been my lifelong dream to be
a nurse to help the needy and the
sick. I am motivated when my
patients smile and greet me in the
ward.”
-NC Paramesvari Jayaraman-

“Parames is truly a role model for
aspiring nurses. I am proud of her
diligence, commitment and
perseverance to fulfill her lifelong
dream to be a nurse.”
-DN Samantha Ong-
Nurse Clinician
PARAMESVARI JAYARAMAN
Institute of Mental Health
“I am proud to have joined the
nursing profession and to be able to
help the less fortunate. It is a sheer
joy to see my patients make small
steps to recovery.”
-NM Tan Hoi Hwang-

“Thank you Hoi Hwang for your
extraordinary dedication, patience
and loving care of patients with
chronic intellectual disabilities at
IMH.”
-DN Samantha Ong-
Nurse Manager
TAN HOI HWANG
Institute of Mental Health
“Being a nurse to me means being
able to make a difference in
someone else’s life, however small
the difference may be.”
-APN Wong Chui Ping-

“Chui Ping is a dedicated Advanced
Practice Nurse who continually
strives to promote mental health
nursing and adopts evidence-based
nursing to improve clinical practice.”
-DN Samantha Ong-
Advanced Practice Nurse
WONG CHUI PING
Institute of Mental Health
“Nursing is about caring. Nursing
helps me to develop into a better
person through the values of caring,
compassion and respect.”
-SNM Yeoh Ai Lean-

“Ai Lean is an inspiring nurse. She is
compassionate, kind, and intelligent
and is a capable nursing leader with
excellent clinical and managerial
skills.”
-DN Samantha Ong-
Senior Nurse Manager
YEOH AI LEAN
Institute of Mental Health
“The professional satisfaction of
being able to empower my patients
to manage their chronic conditions
optimally and seeing them getting
better always motivates me to give
my very best.”
-SNC Er Lian Hwa-

“Lian Hwa is an exemplary nurse
clinician who often goes the extra
mile for her patients with chronic
conditions.”
-DN Chen Yee Chui-
Senior Nurse Clinician
ER LIAN HWA
National Healthcare Group
Polyclinics
“Being a nurse, I can make a
contribution to society. As a nurse, I
can do something that will improve
the lives of others.”
-ANM Ong Kim Leng Wendy-

“Wendy is an excellent trainer in
BCLS and AED. She strives to
continuously improve work
processes in emergency response at
the clinic.”
-DN Chen Yee Chui-
Acting Nurse Manager
ONG KIM LENG WENDY
National Healthcare Group
Polyclinics
“I would always put myself in
patients’ shoes, to understand their
difficulties and emotional state.”
-SSN Esther Tang Seok Han-

“Esther has demonstrated
professionalism in her field as
phototherapy-trained nurse. She is
approachable and helpful. Patients
and staff look to her for advice.”
-HOD, Nursing Brenda Lim-
Senior Staff Nurse
ESTHER TANG SEOK HAN
National Skin Centre
“It is very encouraging to see the
patients complete their TB
treatment. Seeing their smiles and
hearing their ‘Thank You’ personally
makes this whole experience all the
more rewarding.”
-NM Chan Siew Goon-

“A competent, dedicated staff with 3
decades of service and who is valued
by her peers and the multi-
disciplinary team.”
-DN Yong Keng Kwang-
Nurse Manager
CHAN SIEW GOON
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
“Nursing is a profession that not
only requires a caring nature, it also
needs to be up-to-date with
technology in order to provide the
best healthcare services to our
patients.”
-NM Chen Li-

“Her significant contributions to
Critical Care Nursing and the
smooth adoption of information
technology are exemplary.”
-DN Yong Keng Kwang-
Nurse Manager
CHEN LI
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
“Nothing is more important and
noble than giving care and comfort
to the patients and their families.
Whenever I see patients recover well,
it makes me proud to be a nurse.”
-PAN Chen Yang Yuang-

“A passionate nurse with 38 years of
dedicated service.”
-DN Yong Keng Kwang-
Principle Assistant Nurse
CHEN YANG YUANG
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
“A Nurse – one who encompasses a
great responsibility that requires
knowledge, skills, kindness,
gentleness, commitment, humanity
and a preparedness to persevere in
adversity.”
-SSN Fu Qixin-

“A diligent nurse with high potential
for development as a nurse leader.
She has a friendly demeanour an
excellent customer service skills.”
-DN Yong Keng Kwang-
Senior Staff Nurse
FU QIXIN
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
“The ability to see our nurses grow
under our care, and becoming
capable and competent
professionals gives me the greatest
fulfillment as an educator.”
-NE Goo Lay Kian Joyce-

“An outstanding nurse who has
contributed significantly within the
hospital as well as to the
community.”
-DN Yong Keng Kwang-
Nurse Educator
GOO LAY KIAN JOYCE
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
“Nothing warms my heart more than
seeing our patients on the path of
recovery. ”
-NC Loh Sok Hiang-

“A diligent nurse with consistently
outstanding performance. She
played a key role in designing wards
of the future in TTSH.”
-DN Yong Keng Kwang-
Nurse Clinician
LOH SOK HIANG
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
“Nothing makes me happier and
more motivated to do my best than
to see my patients recover and no
longer suffering. ”
-SSN Naw Nyo Nyo Win-

“A persevering nurse who rose to the
level of Senior Staff Nurse from
Assistant Nurse.”
-DN Yong Keng Kwang-
Senior Staff Nurse
NAW NYO NYO WIN
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
“As nurses, we have to put ourselves
in our patients’ shoes. For nurses to
be successful, they need to be good
listeners and have excellent
communication skills. ”
-PAN Sabariah Bte Abdul Radzi-

“A dedicated and resourceful nurse
who has contributed significantly to
the Neurosurgical Intensive Care
Unit for over 20 years .”
-DN Yong Keng Kwang-
Principle Assistant Nurse
SABARIAH BTE ABDUL RADZI
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
“When the patients become well and
show their appreciation through a
simple ‘thanks’, this makes me want
to continue being a nurse. ”
-NM Adeline Tang Lai San-

“An outstanding nurse who
contributed to Day Surgery Centre
and has also won the Exemplary Star
Award – PSS 2012 .”
-DN Yong Keng Kwang-
Nurse Manager
ADELINE TANG LAI SAN
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
“It gives me great satisfaction to
mentor and guide new nurses to be
always compassionate in their care
of patients, as if they are tending to
their loved ones.”
-SSN Kelvin Chong Jun Wei-

“Kelvin is passionate and competent.
He displays strong interpersonal
communication skills and shows
empathy while providing
outstanding patient care.’’
-DN Lee Siu Yin-
Senior Staff Nurse
KELVIN CHONG JUN WEI
National University Hospital
“It is thoroughly rewarding when my
patients thank me and my nurses for
our help. This gives me a sense of
purpose and fulfillment which
cannot be easily found.”
-SNM Joanna Mah Kong Yeng-

“A proficient nurse with good
foresight. Commendations from
patients testify of her outstanding
leadership and dedication to her
work.’’
-DN Lee Siu Yin-
Senior Nurse Manager
JOANNA MAH KONG YENG
National University Hospital
“Nursing is a unique profession;
challenging yet astounding. It can
touch many hearts and make a
difference in many lives. I feel
privileged and proud to be a nurse.”
-NM Susan Lam So Shan-

“Susan is a very committed nurse,
responsible manager and passionate
instructor. She builds strong team
spirit within the committees and
voluntary work groups she is in.’’
-DN Lee Siu Yin-
Nurse Manager
SUSAN LAM SO SHAN
National University Hospital
“To receive is to give. I cherish the
time I have to comfort and heal the
sick, constantly seeking ways to
provide competent and
compassionate care to our patients.”
-NC Lang Siew Ping-

“Siew Ping is a conscientious,
motivated and dedicated nurse
whose professional and confident
demeanour assures many anxious
patients.’’
-DN Lee Siu Yin-
Nurse Clinician
LANG SIEW PING
National University Hospital
“Nursing is a profession which
requires dedication and
commitment. I am proud to come
from a family of nurses. My dad, an
RN himself, is my greatest
motivation for nursing.”
-SSN Nazirah Binte Ismail Maideen-

“Nazirah is active, hard working and
committed. She contributes to
initiatives which help build rapport
between nurses and patients.’’
-DN Lee Siu Yin-
Senior Staff Nurse
NAZIRAH BTE ISMAIL MAIDEEN
National University Hospital
“I have always wanted to be a nurse.
It is a noble calling and a
challenging profession as the
learning never stops.”
-NM Siti Meriam Binte Rais-

“Dedicated, enthusiastic, inspiring
and leading by example are words
that describe Meriam. She has the
ability to build relationships that
bring all levels of staff together.’’
-DN Lee Siu Yin-
Nurse Manager
SITI MERIAM BINTE RAIS
National University Hospital
“I definitely have no regrets
choosing Nursing as a profession. It
has shown me the meaning of love,
compassion, selflessness, selfcontrol and most of all, humility.”
-NC Alison Anne Tan Chew Boi-

“Alison is a strong, well-respected
clinical practitioner with in-depth
knowledge and skills for
neurosurgical patients with complex
care needs.’’
-DN Lee Siu Yin-
Nurse Clinician
ALISON ANNE TAN CHEW BOI
National University Hospital
“I don’t regret being a nurse. I learn
and apply new information in an
ever-changing environment;
inspiring my staff to strive for and
deliver high standards of care.”
-NC Yeo Hui Ling-

“Hui Ling is a competent, proactive
professional who exudes confidence,
patience and understanding. She is
an expert and resource person in
orthopaedic nursing.’’
-DN Lee Siu Yin-
Nurse Clinician
YEO HUI LING
National University Hospital
“I am mindful of having the right work
ethic and ensuring safe practices
because patients entrust their
well-being to us at the most
vulnerable time of their lives.”
- SEN Anita Bte Rahmat -

“Anita has displayed excellent team
spirit and commitment in her work.
Her cheerful personality has brought
joy and comfort to patients and staff.”
- DN Tan Soh Chin-
Senior Enrolled Nurse
ANITA BTE RAHMAT
KK Women’s & Children’s
Hospital
“As a nurse, I see people at their
weakest, the most intimate,
challenging and frightening moments
of their lives. I have the opportunity
to touch their lives or be
touched by them.”
- NM Ding Na-

“Ding Na is an exemplary role model
for nurses and an asset to KKH.
She is committed and dedicated
to her work.”
- DN Tan Soh Chin-
Nurse Manager
DING NA
KK Women’s & Children’s
Hospital
“As a nurse, I am able to reduce patients’
suffering and facilitate recovery. Very
few professions offer opportunities
to impact lives on such
a profound level.”
-
SSN Dong Yinan –

“Yinan serves as a preceptor and
a mentor to all her junior nurses.
She is well respected and well-liked
by both her nursing and
medical colleagues.”
- DN Tan Soh Chin-
Senior Staff Nurse
DONG YINAN
KK Women’s & Children’s
Hospital
“I nurse my patients selflessly as though
they were my loved ones. My patients’
life stories help to sustain my
passion in nursing.”
- SSN Lim Phaik Kooi 
“Phaik Kooi is highly dedicated in her
work in CICU. Her ability to remain
focussed and calm under
pressure is admirable.”
-DN Tan Soh Chin-
Senior Staff Nurse
LIM PHAIK KOOI
KK Women’s & Children’s
Hospital
“My leaders taught me to identify my
visions for the future and set plans in
motion to help me in achieving
my nursing goals.”
- APN Lim Soo Ting, Joyce 
“Joyce is patient-centric and always
does her best to ensure that
her patients receive the
appropriate care.”
-DN Tan Soh Chin-
Advanced Practice Nurse
LIM SOO TING, JOYCE
KK Women’s & Children’s
Hospital
“Midwives may be part of babies’ lives
for a short time. However, I know that
the care we render helps ensure
favourable outcomes, prevents
complications and provides a good
start for a life ahead.”
- SSN Zhang Hui Zhen 
“Hui Zhen has a deep passion for
clinical excellence and always keeps
abreast of current trends and
developments in nursing practice.”
-DN Tan Soh Chin-
Senior Staff Nurse
ZHANG HUI ZHEN
KK Women’s & Children’s
Hospital
“To be able to give hope and
encouragement on my patients’ road
to recovery spurs me to always do my
very best in nursing.”
- SSN Cheng Bee Hong, Shirley-

“Shirley is a dedicated, skilful and
compassionate nurse. What makes
her special is her drive to enhance
the delivery of nursing care.”
-DN Chua Gek Phin-
Senior Staff Nurse
CHENG BEE HONG, SHIRLEY
National Cancer Centre
Singapore
“A good nurse needs to be skilful but
more importantly, must have the
‘heart’ for patients. This is what I
believe and propels me to give
my best everyday.”
-NC Lee Mei Bao, Jasmine-

“Proactive in learning, Jasmine also
has an inquisitive mind that leads her
to want to learn more, research more
and teach more to benefit younger
nurses and advance the profession.”
-DN Ho Ai Lian-
Nurse Clinician
LEE MEI BAO, JASMINE
National Heart Centre
Singapore
“There is a lot of uncertainty about
the future, but what is certain is my
passion and desire to continue to
serve and care as a nurse.”
-SSN Siti Hawa Bte Ramlan-

“Siti Hawa has a gentle disposition
but is assertive in ensuring that
patients comply with their
treatment and staff adhere to
safety practices.”
-DN Ho Ai Lian-
Senior Staff Nurse
SITI HAWA BTE RAMLAN
National Heart Centre
“ Guided by this personal motto
“Aspire to Inspire”, I hope to continue
to inspire the next generation of
nurses in this caring profession.”
- NC Ng Hwee Lan –

“Hwee Lan is a dedicated and caring
Nurse Clinician who is humble and
unassuming. She leads by example
and handles all tasks given to
her efficiently.”
-Head & Senior consultant (Neurology)
Dr Au Wing Lok-
Nurse Clinician
NG HWEE LAN
National Neuroscience
Institute
“I work closely with the team to
provide internationally recognised
education for nurses. Patients will
benefit most as they can be assured
of quality nursing care.”
- SNE Foo Yu Wei 
“A very experienced Nurse Educator,
who has trained and mentored a
pipeline of nurses. Often sought after
for her deep expertise in faculty
matters.”
-GDN Dr. Tracy Carol Ayre-
Senior Nurse Educator
FOO YU WEI
Singapore General Hospital
“I share and impart my knowledge
and skills to the newer generation
of nurses so that they too, can be
nurses who will make a difference.”
- SSN Goh Bee Geok -

“An excellent role model who
teaches and nurtures her junior
staff so that they can provide
quality service for their patients.”
-GDN Dr. Tracy Carol Ayre-
Senior Staff Nurse
GOH BEE GEOK
Singapore General Hospital
“I uphold the values of nursing by
displaying selflessness, compassion,
empathy and integrity in my
interaction with patients.”
- SSN Hamimah Bte Ahmat
“An expert in continence nursing
and is also resourceful in helping
patients organise their
healthcare needs.”
-GDN Dr. Tracy Carol Ayre-
Senior Staff Nurse
HAMIMAH BTE AHMAT
Singapore General Hospital
“True nursing is a passion and my
greatest satisfaction is knowing I have
made a difference to the parents and
my neonatal patients as I see them
growing stronger day by day.”
-NC Lau Yoke Yen
“Exceptional commitment and passion
to neonatal patient care. Her
leadership in QI projects has led to
improved outcomes for her vulnerable
population of neonates.”
-GDN Dr. Tracy Carol Ayre-
Nurse Clinician
LAU YOKE YEN
Singapore General Hospital
“Throughout my nursing career, I
endeavour to put my patients'
welfare before mine; by delivering
the best patient care and showing
them care and compassion.”
-NC Leticia Lalitha Radakrishnan-

“A proponent of continual
improvement and innovation to
streamline work processes in the
Operating Theatres.”
-GDN Dr. Tracy Carol Ayre-
Nurse Clinician
LETICIA LALITHA
RADAKRISHNAN
Singapore General Hospital
“My passion for the profession will
be sustained as long as I can make a
difference in the delivery of nursing
care to patients.”
-NC Nancy Tong-

“An experienced and devoted Nurse
Clinician in a highly charged DEM
environment. To staff, she is the "goto" person being very resourceful
and often have solutions to
demanding situations.”
-GDN Dr. Tracy Carol Ayre-
Nurse Clinician
NANCY TONG
Singapore General Hospital
“I will work towards being more
competent and knowledgeable which
are the essentials in sustaining
my passion for nursing.”
-PEN Rukimah Bte Eskak-

“A conscientious, competent and
committed staff. An excellent
preceptor to new Enrolled Nurses
as they embark on their
nursing career.”
-GDN Dr. Tracy Carol Ayre-
Principal Enrolled Nurse
RUKIMAH BTE ESKAK
Singapore General Hospital
“We serve the community from the
bottom of our hearts and our
understanding families motivate us
to persevere.”
PEN Sozhlavalavan S/o GP Suppayan

“An outstanding PEN, who has been
described by a patient as the male
version of Florence Nightingale for his
competence, helpfulness, cheerfulness
and caring nature.”
-GDN Dr. Tracy Carol Ayre-
Principal Enrolled Nurse
SOZHLAVALAVAN S/O
G P SUPPAYAN
Singapore General Hospital
“Values such as integrity, compassion,
respect, excellence and life-long
learning are the few tenets which
propel me forward in my
nursing career.”
-NC Suriana Bte Sanwasi-

“Very diligent and reliable. Constantly
strives to produce optimal output,
both in quality and quantity. Her
professionalism and commitment are
evident from numerous
compliments.”
-GDN Dr. Tracy Carol Ayre-
Nurse Clinician
SURIANA BTE SANWASI
Singapore General Hospital
“We often have to face the unknown.
It is how you make sense of the
unknown, perform your role justly
and make the best out of the
occurrence.”
SNC/APN Too Ai Ling, Irene

“She takes on multiple roles
competently and confidently as a
Critical Care Advanced Practice
Nurse, adjunct faculty at NUS, and
mentor to nurses embarking on
the APN route.”
-GDN Dr. Tracy Carol Ayre-
Advanced Practice Nurse
TOO AI LING, IRENE
Singapore General Hospital
“As a nurse, it is important to ensure
that my patients get the best care so
that they stay healthy and live a
happy life. It brings me joy."
- SEN Haizah Binte Hamzah 
“SEN Haizah is a respectful,
committed, efficient and dependable
officer. She is well-organised and
believes in personalised care and
patient engagement to achieve
good clinical outcome.”
- DN Gwee Pek Hoon -
Senior Enrolled Nurse
HAIZAH BINTE HAMZAH
SingHealth Polyclinics
“I can’t cure but I can care. I can’t treat
but I can love. I am amazed by the
radiance of life but empathise with
human frailty. I am a nurse and these
are my unchanging values that I will
always uphold in my life.”
- ADN Stephanie Teo Swee Hong 
“Stephanie is far-sighted, efficient,
composed and an approachable leader.
She is in instrumental in driving
nursing quality improvements and
nursing research in SH Polyclinics.”
- DN Gwee Pek Hoon -
Assistant Director of Nursing
STEPHANIE TEO
SWEE HONG
SingHealth Polyclinics
“I find a deep sense of fulfilment in
aiding my patients regardless of
circumstances. My innate passion
stems from these very moments when
everything is worth it.”
-Ag NC Lim Sock Huang-

“Age to Sock Huang is just a number
and she has been constantly
upgrading herself in the pursuit of
greater knowledge and skills,
learning from young and old.”
- DN Low Siew Ngim-
Acting Nurse Clinician
LIM SOCK HUANG
Singapore National Eye Centre
“I feel a sense of triumph when the
students I counsel, strive to alter their
unhealthy ways and choose to lead a
healthy life.”
- AM, Nursing, Faridah Binte Hussain
“Faridah has a positive attitude and
shows a high level of care for others.
She actively creates opportunities to
coach and guide at-risk students to
pursue their career goals.”
- Head, Nursing, Chor Swee Suet-
Assistant Manager, Nursing
FARIDAH BINTE HUSSAIN
Health Promotion Board
“It takes a lot to be a nurse –
knowledge, skills, compassion, guts
and patience. But when you see the
smiles and relief on the faces of your
patients, it’s all worthwhile.”
- Nursing Officer, Lim Pei Pei

“Pei Pei is a dedicated nurse who takes
pride in her work and is willing to put
in the extra effort and time and to
bring herself up to date with changing
conditions.”
- DN Grace Koh-
Nursing Officer
LIM PEI PEI
Mount Alvernia Hospital
“It’s
my commitment to provide the
best medical care possible to our
patients. I'm mindful of my important
role in relieving patients’ discomfort
and promoting recovery.”
-NM, Tsang Shuk Yin-

“NM Tsang is an outstanding and
highly competent Nurse Manager,
consistently striving for excellent
outcomes and adopting the best
practices for her unit.”
-DN Jessy Woo Yut Keng-
Nurse Manager
TSANG SHUK YIN
Mount Elizabeth Hospital
“My passion for nursing is an
extension of my desire to help those
in need, a value that I uphold firmly.”
- Critical NC Ong Lay Keow, Jennifer 
“In setting up a new hospital, there
are many challenges and despite that,
Lay Keow is always so resilient. Her
hard work, efficiency, and ‘ready-to-
help’ nature never go unnoticed. ”
- Group DN A/Prof Elaine Ng-
Nurse Clinician
ONG LAY KEOW, JENNIFER
Mount Elizabeth
Novena Hospital
“Knowing
that I have done my best in
caring for my patients fills me with pride
and fulfillment. A ‘thank you’ or a
smile from patienst gives me
strength and energy.”
-NC Rita Catalan
“Rita is recognised for her knowledge,
dedication and excellent clinical care. In
addition to being a compassionate
caregiver, Rita is a
role model and a leader.”
-DN Saudamany Hong-
Nurse Clinician
Rita Catalan
Parkway East Hospital
“I always treat my patients as if they
are my closest kin so as to give them
the assurance that they are receiving
proper care and treatment.”
- Manager Ong Suat Kien 
“Suat Kien has great passion in
Trauma Medicine and has been
instrumental in the development of
the Emergency Department’s Clinical
Proficiency and Quality Standards.”
-Deputy
Director Tan Siew Hoon-
Nurse Manager
ONG SUAT KIEN
24 Hour Emergency
Raffles Hospital
“I share my knowledge and experiences
with my colleagues. I enjoy robust
discussions with the care team. This
gives es me a wider understanding
of treatments especially when
fellow professionals share
different perspectives.”
-Ward Manager Kevin Chiam -

“Kevin is always eager to explore and
learn new technologies in nursing
care and he is always helpful
to his peers at work.”
-DN A/Prof Edward Poon -
Ward Manager
KEVIN CHIAM TOW MENG
AMK-Thye Hua Kwan Hospital
“The values and principles of nursing
have been the foundation of my
passion, care-giving and sustenance in
nursing together with expressions of
gratitude and encouragement.”
- NM Liew Soo Foon, Iris 
“Iris is a great role model. She is well
respected by her colleagues for her
leadership and contributions to
Nursing. Her professional practice is
characterised by dedication, discipline
and compassion.”
- DN Margaret Au -
Nurse Manager
LIEW SOO FOON, IRIS
Bethany Methodist
Nursing Home
“I feel good when my patients smile
and tell me that my presence is felt. It
touches my heart and increases my
motivation whenever I receive
positive feedback.”
-SSN Liew Lee Foong 
“Meticulous and enthusiastic about
her role as a Wound Nurse, Lee Foong
challenges herself to provide
excellent levels of care
for all her clients.”
- DN Salimah Binte Mohd Ayoob
Senior Staff Nurse
LIEW LEE FOONG
Bright Vision Hospital
“Nursing is not just a job, but a
professional commitment to serve
patients and their families with the
best quality care.”
-SSN Pa Pa Tun
“Pa Pa loves her job and is
dedicated in providing quality care
and comfort to her patients. She also
demonstrates care and concern
towards patients' family
members.”
-Head, Nursing Service, Chin Soh Mun-
Senior Staff Nurse
PA PA TUN
Dover Park Hospice
“To me, receiving this award makes
me feel humble. I feel responsible to
continue learning and to provide
good service to the patients .”
-Satellite NM Goh Sock Cheng
“Sock Cheng is a humble and
respectful colleague. She is
competent, a good mentor and
dedicated in her work. It is always a
privilege to work with her.”
- SNM Angela Tan Gek Lya-
Satellite Nurse Manager
GOH SOCKCHENG
HCA Hospice Care
“We journey together with our patients
till their last day, giving them care and
comfort. It is very meaningful to me.”
-SSN Chi Xiao Hua –

“Xiao Hua came from the People’s
Republic of China (ROC) in 1998,
and has been with Ling Kwang Home
since then. Her loyalty, dedication,
passion, and commitment
demonstrated in the course of her
duty are highly commendable”.
- DN Belina Tham-
Senior Staff Nurse
CHI XIAO HUA
Ling Kwang Home for
Senior Citizens
“To me, nursing is a calling, a trusted
and noble profession that is fuelled
by the desire to serve others. It has
challenges and setbacks, but I am
motivate and remind myself that it is
better to serve than to be served.”
- SCNM Wong Kin Nen -

“Kin Nen has the personality and the
competence to do the work entrusted
to her. She is an asset to the
organisation.”
-DN Lee Yee Kew-
Senior Clinical Nurse
Manager
WONG KIN NEN
National Kidney Foundation
“As a Clinical Instructor, I stay up-to-
date on healthcare knowledge and
local clinical guidelines. Seeing that
patients are well taken care of
motivates me tremendously.”
-Clinical Instructor Ang Hwee Yen, Pauline-

“Pauline shows compassion,
competency and a sincere
responsibility in self development
to promote the professional
growth of nursing.”
– GDN Leong Yoke Yin-
Clinical Instructor
PAULINE ANG HWEE YEN
Ren Ci Hospital
“I give my best to nursing By
encouraging, guiding and
mentoring my staff. Touching and
healing lives has been my motto,
and I will continue to touch the
lives of the elderly
in the community.”
-NM Ong Phiak Im-

“Phiak Im is a mature and reliable
colleague and friend. She is
proactive and does not shy
away from responsibilities.”
-DN Alison Sim-
Nurse Manager
ONG PHIAK IM
St. Andrew’s Community
Hospital
“I regard this award as an
encouragement to always give
the best to my patients.”
-Assistant NM Tan Yuh Lin-

“Yuh Lin’s career shift from the IT
industry to the nursing profession
was a very courageous move. Her
ability to marry skills from both
professions has improved and
streamlined nursing care for
patients and their families.”
- DN Susie Goh-
Assistant Nurse Manager
TAN YUH LIN
St. Luke’s Hospital