Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
A H P R A Registration
References
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Clarisa Bakis

Essendon,Victroia

Summary

Clinical Nurse Specialist with extensive experience in stroke and neurology care at Austin Health. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Proficient in advanced clinical assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration, achieving optimal patient outcomes in high-acuity environments. Focused on enhancing patient and family education to improve overall care.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Stroke and Neurology

Austin Health
Heidelberg, Australia
01.2006 - Current
  • Acute Stroke and Neurology Department
  • Delivered expert clinical care to acute stroke and neurology patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Acted as a senior resource nurse, guiding evidence-based practice and stroke care pathways.
  • Collaborated with medical, allied health, and nursing teams during ward rounds, planning, and rapid response to neurological deterioration.
  • Provided education to staff, patients, and families, including stroke prevention, recovery, and secondary care planning.
  • Participated in stroke audits, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical training.

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) – Neurosciences Unit

Austin Health
, Australia
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Provided clinical and operational leadership in a dynamic neuroscience unit.
  • Managed team coordination, staff rostering, and patient flow to support high-acuity neurological care.
  • Supported Nurse Unit Manager in performance management, compliance, and meeting quality targets.
  • Mentored graduate nurses and students, ensuring safe, person-centred care.
  • Actively participated in incident reviews and led minor quality improvement initiatives.

Registered Nurse – Neurosciences Unit

Austin Health
, Australia
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Provided foundational nursing care in a multidisciplinary neuroscience unit.
  • Developed clinical skills in acute neurological assessment, stroke care, and patient education.
  • Worked closely with experienced mentors and senior nurses to build expertise in neurology nursing.
  • Contributed to the care of patients with stroke, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative conditions.
  • Supported ward functions including admissions, discharge planning, and documentation.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Neuroscience Nursing

RMIT University
01.2003

Bachelor of Nursing -

RMIT University
01.2000

Skills

  • Stroke and Neurology Nursing
  • Leadership & Clinical Supervision
  • Advanced Clinical Assessment & Management
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Mentoring & Preceptorship
  • Quality Improvement & Clinical Governance
  • Risk Management & Patient Safety
  • Electronic medical records
  • Data platforms for patient documentation and audit
  • Quality management
  • Risk management

Certification

  • CPR/BLS Certified
  • Austin Health Mandatory Training (including cultural safety and child safety compliance)

A H P R A Registration

NMW0001065144

References

Karyn Owen 

Nurse Unit Manager, Ward 6 East, Austin Hospital

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Stroke and Neurology

Austin Health
01.2006 - Current

Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) – Neurosciences Unit

Austin Health
01.2003 - 01.2006

Registered Nurse – Neurosciences Unit

Austin Health
01.2000 - 01.2003

Graduate Certificate - Neuroscience Nursing

RMIT University

Bachelor of Nursing -

RMIT University

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