Charmaine Geil Cruz Montero
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 14 years in acute and chronic healthcare settings, specializing in palliative care and community health. Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams focusing on patient and family-centered care. Reliable, dedicated, and adaptable with strong leadership, clinical assessment, and case management skills. Passionate about continuous learning and committed to improving patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 — Chronic and Complex Supportive Care
Mount Druitt Community Health Centre
08.2022 - Current
- Lead development of nursing specialties and quality improvement activities.
- Provide mentorship and clinical leadership to staff and health professionals.
- Implement advanced clinical practices to optimize client outcomes.
- Deliver teaching and support to clients, carers, and colleagues.
Chronic and Complex Community Registered Nurse
Auburn Community Health Centre
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Western Sydney NSW Health
- Managed cases, chronic illness, wound care, incontinence, and supportive/palliative care.
- Educated clients on illness management and coordinated multidisciplinary care.
- Administered medications and managed drains.
- Western Sydney NSW Health
Community Nurse (Casual)
Vital Home Health Services Australia
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided wound care, medication administration, skin and incontinence management.
- Supported rehabilitation, pain management, palliative care, and patient education.
Practice Nurse (Part-Time)
DSN Medical Services
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Wakeley NSW
- Conducted triage, immunizations, wound management, ECGs, and pathology collection.
- Assisted doctors and managed clinical documentation.
- Supported patient education, recall programs, and health promotion.
- Wakeley NSW
Enrolled Nurse
Assisi Hospice
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Singapore
- Coordinated palliative care services and liaised with patients’ families.
- Led care teams and conducted assessments, planning, and health education.
- Singapore
Patient Care Assistant
Assisi Hospice
04.2012 - 04.2014
- Company Overview: Singapore
- Assisted in service coordination and care planning.
- Maintained documentation and provided support to care teams.
- Singapore
Clinic Nurse
NGC Medical Specialist Clinic
07.2011 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Philippines
- Provided care to repatriated Filipino seafarers.
- Assisted with surgical procedures, admissions, and patient monitoring.
- Philippines
Staff Nurse / Staff Orientee
Odecor-B Medical & Diagnostic Clinic
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Company Overview: Philippines
- Delivered basic nursing care, administered medications, and assisted physicians.
- Recorded vital signs and maintained quality documentation.
- Philippines
Education
Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA06.2022
Immunisation for Health Practitioners -
Australian College of Nursing
Parramatta, NSW12.2018
Bridging Program - Entry Program for Internationally Qualified Nurses/Return to Register Program (EPIQ/RTR)
Australian College of Nursing
Parramatta, NSW07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Quezon City, Philippines03.2010
Skills
- Clinical nursing procedures
- Palliative care
- Chronic care
- Patient liaison
- Family liaison
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Clinical assessment
- Case management
- MS Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Adaptable
- Hardworking
- Perform under pressure
Certification
- Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care (Flinders University)
- Acting Clinical Nurse Unit Manager – Chronic and Complex Care Team
- Palliative Care Conferences
- Contributor to Western Sydney Local Health District Community Palliative Care Model of Care
- Trainer for Supportive and Palliative Care Education for Nurses
- Clinical Supervisor Workshop
- Community Nurse Competency Assessor (CVADs, Pleurx drains, Syringe Driver, Palliative Care)
- Regular participation in MDT at Mt Druitt Palliative Care Unit
- Basic Life Support Trainer
Nursing Registration History
- Registered Nurse (Division 1), Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, NMW0002198426, 08/18
- Singapore Enrolled Nurse, Singapore Nursing Board, N14529101I, 05/14
- Registered Nurse, Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines, 0637592, 09/10
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 — Chronic and Complex Supportive Care
Mount Druitt Community Health Centre
08.2022 - Current
Chronic and Complex Community Registered Nurse
Auburn Community Health Centre
07.2020 - 08.2022
Community Nurse (Casual)
Vital Home Health Services Australia
11.2018 - 07.2020
Practice Nurse (Part-Time)
DSN Medical Services
09.2018 - 02.2020
Enrolled Nurse
Assisi Hospice
05.2014 - 12.2016
Patient Care Assistant
Assisi Hospice
04.2012 - 04.2014
Clinic Nurse
NGC Medical Specialist Clinic
07.2011 - 01.2012
Staff Nurse / Staff Orientee
Odecor-B Medical & Diagnostic Clinic
06.2010 - 06.2011
Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care
Flinders University
Immunisation for Health Practitioners -
Australian College of Nursing
Bridging Program - Entry Program for Internationally Qualified Nurses/Return to Register Program (EPIQ/RTR)
Australian College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University