Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Professional Leadership & Responsibilities
Additional Clinical Skills
Professional Registration
Professional Referees
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Kristina Campana

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with over eight years’ experience in General Rehabilitation at Prince of Wales Hospital. Experienced as Acting Clinical Nurse Educator and Shift In-Charge, with a passion for clinical education, staff development, and evidence-based, person-centred care. Skilled in mentoring new graduate nurses, supporting staff development, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives including FACIT (Falls Prevention) and Stroke Education.

Overview

2
2
Languages
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Prince of Wales Hospital
05.2018 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing rehabilitation following stroke, neurological disorders, orthopaedic surgery, and complex medical conditions.
  • Coordinated and delivered person-centred care to support recovery and optimise patient outcomes.
  • Developed individualised care plans based on patient needs, goals, and rehabilitation pathways.
  • Administered medications, intravenous therapy, and complex clinical interventions.
  • Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments and monitored patient progress.
  • Educated patients and families on care plans, rehabilitation strategies, and self-management.
  • Promoted evidence-based nursing practice and contributed to quality improvement initiatives.
  • Supported patient safety strategies and continuous improvement activities.

Acting Clinical Nurse Educator (Leave Relief)

Prince of Wales Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2026

Leave Relief Appointments:
06 May 2024 – 10 May 2024 | 02 December 2024 – 15 December 2024 | 25 January 2025 – 08 July 2025 | 13 July 2026 – 24 July 2026

  • Guided new graduate nurses in clinical practice, supporting confidence, competence, and professional development.
  • Delivered bedside clinical education and promoted evidence-based nursing practice.
  • Facilitated orientation and supported onboarding of newly employed nursing staff.
  • Assisted with staff competency assessments and mandatory education requirements.
  • Promoted reflective practice and continuous improvement among nursing staff.
  • Supported clinical governance activities and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborated with NUMs, CNCs, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance staff capability and patient outcomes.

Reservations Team Member/Reservations Team Leader

BridgeClimb Sydney
Sydney
2003 - 2016
  • Developed strong leadership, communication, customer service, and organisational skills transferable to nursing practice.
  • Managed customer enquiries, coordinated bookings, and supported team operations in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) -

The University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
03-2018

Skills

  • Clinical Education & Staff Development
  • Clinical Leadership and Mentorship
  • Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
  • Rehabilitation Nursing Expertise
  • Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
  • Staff Coaching, Support & Competency Development
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Effective Communication and Relationship Building

Professional Leadership & Responsibilities

Clinical Education

  • Acting Clinical Nurse Educator
  • Preceptor – New Graduate Nurses
  • Performance Management Framework Support
  • HETI Scheduler and Instructor - Level 1

Leadership & Clinical Governance

  • Shift In-Charge
  • Clinical Lead – FACIT (Falls Prevention)
  • FALLS working party member
  • Stroke Education working party member

Quality & Infection Prevention

  • Hand Hygiene Auditor
  • QARS - Clinical Auditor

Additional Clinical Skills

Clinical Systems & Documentation

  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
  • Integrated Patient Management (IPM)
  • Quality Audit Reporting System (QARS)
  • Patient Flow Portal
  • EMR Downtime Management
  • Clinical Documentation

Clinical Assessment & Care Delivery

  • Rehabilitation Nursing Assessment & Care Planning
  • Functional Independence Measure (FIM) Assessment and Scoring
  • Bowel Management & Continence Care
  • Medication Administration & Intravenous Therapy
  • Wound Care & VAC Therapy
  • Vascular Access & PICC Management
  • Enteral Feeding (NGT Management)
  • Male & Female Urinary Catheterisation
  • Blood & Blood Product Administration

Education, Quality & Patient Support

  • HETI Scheduler and Instructor – Level 1
  • Hand Hygiene Australia Audit
  • P2/N95 Respirator Mask Fit Tester

Professional Registration

Registered Nurse, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Current Registration

Professional Referees

Available upon request

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tagalog
Native
Native

Timeline

Acting Clinical Nurse Educator (Leave Relief)

Prince of Wales Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2026

Registered Nurse

Prince of Wales Hospital
05.2018 - Current

Reservations Team Member/Reservations Team Leader

BridgeClimb Sydney
2003 - 2016

Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) -

The University of Sydney
Kristina Campana