Emily Campbell
Ashgrove,QLD
Summary
- 6 years of rehabilitative nursing practice within Metro North Hospitals.
- Working safety and effectively in accordance to scope of practice, adhering to the NMBA professional standards and code of ethics to support and develop professional practise within the workplace.
- Prioritising, recognising and responding appropriately to clinically deteriorating patients.
- Implementing the Metro North HHS Values (Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork and High Performance) in all aspects of nursing practice.
- Active involvement in the NSQHS portfolio group - Standard 5 - Comprehensive care.
- Developing and improving time management skills to provide the most effective and safe professional nursing practice.
- Teamwork and effective professional communication within the multidisciplinary team to increase patient safety, progression towards patient goals and prioritise patient centred care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
STARS (Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service), Metro North Hospital & Health Service
11.2024 - Current
- Acted as Team leader of a variety of shift times, leading and guiding a team of 6-8 nurses offering support during high-acuity shifts in a 30-bed Rehabilitation unit, ensuring quality patient care and smooth workflow.
- Delegated tasks based on staff competency, patient needs, and workload to optimize efficiency and maintain safety standards.
- Mentored new graduate nurses and precepted nursing students, providing guidance, feedback, and educational support.
- Coordinated with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate timely care, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary communication.
- Work with the after hours team consisting of the After hours Nurse Manager, and Doctors to maintain appropriate communication and escalation of patients of concern
- Co-Led - Standard 5 NSQHS - Comprehensive care portfolio group
Registered Nurse
STARS (Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service), Metro North Hospital & Health Service
02.2021 - 11.2024
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary nursing teams during shifts, effectively delegating tasks to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred care delivery.
- Provide advanced clinical and therapeutic nursing interventions to patients with complex co-morbidities, including spinal cord injuries, stroke, and trauma-related presentations.
- Deliver holistic care to patients with diverse and complex diagnoses transitioning from emergency, ICU, orthopaedics, vascular, plastics, neurosurgery, cardiac, renal, gastrointestinal, infectious disease, and palliative care units.
- Consistently embody and promote Metro North Health’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, High Performance, and Teamwork in all aspects of nursing practice.
- Serve as an active Preceptor for graduate nurses and new staff, supporting their development through structured clinical guidance and mentorship.
- Appointed Student Clinical Teaching Fellow in partnership with The University of Queensland, facilitating high-quality clinical education and supervision for nursing students on placement at STARS.
- Integrate digital health systems into clinical practice, including proficient use of IeMR for documentation and care coordination, and Pyxis for medication safety and administration.
- Maintain current competencies and contribute to workplace safety as a trained Fire Warden and Manual Handling Coach, supporting best practices in emergency preparedness and patient mobility.
- Actively contribute to quality and safety initiatives through participation in NSQHS Standard 5 (Comprehensive Care) portfolio group.
- Skilled in managing complex respiratory needs, including comprehensive tracheostomy care and weaning, within a rehabilitation framework.
- Provide empathetic, evidence-based palliative care tailored to the patient’s stage and preferences throughout their palliative journey.
Registered Nurse
Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital; Metro North Hospital & Health Service
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Experience working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient centered care and proudly achieve patient’s rehabilitation goals in a 30 bed sub-acute ward.
- Working in teams, utilising practice partnership and delegation with a range of nursing skill mixes including AIN, EN, EEN, RN and CN.
- Providing quality care and education to patients with a diverse medical history with multiple co-morbidities using up to date evidence based practice.
- Strive to meet patient goals within the ward to strive for a safe discharge.
- Experience in assessing patients, monitoring patient safety in conjunction with the patients goals and plan of care.
- Professional bedside manner whilst having a professional rapport with patients and their families.
- Administering medications, managing wound care, as well as striving for patient independence in accordance with discharge planning.
- Actively participated in National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS) portfolio group.
- Experience with wound care management such as; negative pressure wound therapy (VAC and PICO), pressure injuries, skin tears, burns, diabetic wounds and surgical wounds.
- Proficient with IV medications, stoma cares, PEG/NGT and IDC & SPC management.
- Incorporated GARU’s core values; teamwork, praise, support, therapeutic environment and humour into every day practice.
Assistant in Nursing
Aveo Durack
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, contributing to accurate care planning.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD11-2018
Skills
- AHPRA Registered Nurse – NMW0002215572
- Accredited Preceptor, Student Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) – The University of Queensland
- Fire Warden, Patient Manual Handling Coach, Ward 4A Weigh Champion
- Certified FIM Clinician – Accredited by Australian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre (AROC)
- Structured Interdisciplinary Bedside Rounds (SIBR™) – Certified
- Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) Management – Completed 2024
- ADHOC PICC Workshop – Completed 2024
- Interprofessional Education Facilitator Training – Completed 2023
- Graduate Nurse Transition Program – Completed 2020
- Metro North HHS Mandatory Training – Current:
Basic Life Support
Fire Safety
Patient Handling
Hand Hygiene
Infection Control
Cytotoxic Safety
Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness
Occupational Violence Prevention
BloodSafe (Administration) - Vaccinated against all Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs)
Certification
- AHPRA Registration NMW0002215572
- Accredited Preceptor, Fire Warden, Patient Manual Handling Coach, Student Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) and ward 4A Weigh Champion
- Successfully completed Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD) Management Resource module and ADHOC PICC Workshop (2024)
- Inter-professional Education Facilitator’s Training Program (2023)
- Accredited FIM (Functional Independence Measurement) clinician recognised nationally with Australian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre (AROC).
- Successfully completed New graduate transition program (2020)
- Certified in Structured Interdisciplinary Bedside Rounds (SIBR) training.
- Currently vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs)
- Up to date mandatory requirements for Metro North Hospital & Health Service including: Basic life support, fire safety, patient handling, hand-hygiene, cytotoxic safety, child abuse and neglect capability self-assessment tool, infection control, occupational violence prevention and blood safe – administration.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
STARS (Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service), Metro North Hospital & Health Service
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
STARS (Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service), Metro North Hospital & Health Service
02.2021 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital; Metro North Hospital & Health Service
02.2019 - 02.2021
Assistant in Nursing
Aveo Durack
05.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Griffith University