Kerry Chambers
Sippy Downs
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 21 years in the health sector, including acute medical and surgical nursing, telehealth, and team leadership. In recent years, I’ve expanded into health education, leading curriculum development and training delivery for students in the vocational education space across SE Queensland. I bring a strong mix of clinical knowledge, practical teaching skills, and the ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Dependable, approachable, and adaptable, I bring a broad skill set that allows me to thrive in both clinical and educational settings, always focused on delivering high-quality care and support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD EXPERT HEALTH TRAINER – Curriculum development
Connect n Grow
01.2024 - Current
- Lead and support a team of health trainers in delivering high-quality Health and Community Service programs across Queensland schools and traineeship initiatives.
- Develop, coordinate, and quality-assure curriculum content, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory standards (ASQA, DTET).
- Collaborate with executive leadership and peers to implement engaging, age-appropriate training resources and learning experiences.
- Deliver training and assessment sessions in schools and health hubs, including emergency trainer coverage and school holiday programs.
- Oversee traineeship programs by supporting students in workplace placements and managing clinical logbook sign-offs.
- Manage assessment marking, training records, and final certificate sign-offs using digital platforms.
- Represent the organisation at career expos and contribute to up-skilling of third-party trainers and resource review.
REGISTERED NURSE – TELEPHONE TRIAGE
Ampler Health
10.2017 - 01.2024
- Provide telehealth assistance to callers across Australia, using advanced clinical assessment skills to triage symptoms and ensure timely access to appropriate care, health education, and referrals.
- Follow established call processes and clinical protocols to maintain patient safety and service quality.
- Communicate effectively with a range of healthcare providers, including ambulance services and mental health crisis teams, to ensure seamless handover of patient care.
- Additional responsibilities and contributions:
- Acted as Clinical Lead Cover and Senior Clinical Lead in support of the NSW Health COVID-19 response (2022–2023).
- Served as Case Manager for Victoria’s Call-to-Test program (2021–2022), coordinating care for vulnerable patients requiring at-home COVID testing.
- Conducted clinical call reviews to ensure compliance with triage standards and provided constructive feedback to support quality improvement.
- Supported triage nurses through the Clinical Support Line, offering real-time guidance during calls.
- Precepted and mentored staff, including new starters, return-to-work nurses, and student nurses.
REGISTERED NURSE – ACUTE ASSESSMENT UNIT
MONASH HEALTH
01.2011 - 2017
- Care and assessment of acute patients directly from emergency department
- All aspects of direct nursing care including ADLs and wound care
- Teamwork, working close with doctors and other health care professional to achieve positive patient outcomes
- Venepuncture and IV cannulation
- Safe administration of medications and blood products
- Wound care and IDC insertion (male and female)
- Precepting students
- Acting in charge shifts
REGISTERED NURSE- CASUAL NURSE BANK
MONASH HEALTH
01.2015 - 01.2016
REGISTERED NURSE – ACUTE MEDICAL/SURGICAL
RAMSAY HEALTH
01.2008 - 01.2011
ENROLLED NURSE – AGED CARE
DOMAIN AGED CARE
01.2004 - 01.2008
ENROLLED NURSE – ACUTE MEDICAL/SURGICAL/COMMUNITY NURSING
BAIRNSDALE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
01.2004 - 01.2008
Education
CERTIFICATE IV - TRAINING and ASSESSMENT
TAFE Queensland
QLD01.2024
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA01.2008
CERTIFICATE IV - HEALTH (NURSING)
EAST Gippsland Institute of TAFE
Bairnsdale, VIC01.2003
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Clinical decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate and caring
- Patient care assessment
- Documentation
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Clear and empathetic communication with patients
- Training staff
- Student precepting
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving
ADDITIONAL COURSES
- 2024 – HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- 2023 – HLTAID011 – provide first aid
- 2019 – Ausmed children rashes and infections
- 2017 – Monash health preceptor and assessor course
- 2010 – Critical care short course
- 2010 – Ramsay preceptor course
Timeline
LEAD EXPERT HEALTH TRAINER – Curriculum development
Connect n Grow
01.2024 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE – TELEPHONE TRIAGE
Ampler Health
10.2017 - 01.2024
REGISTERED NURSE- CASUAL NURSE BANK
MONASH HEALTH
01.2015 - 01.2016
REGISTERED NURSE – ACUTE ASSESSMENT UNIT
MONASH HEALTH
01.2011 - 2017
REGISTERED NURSE – ACUTE MEDICAL/SURGICAL
RAMSAY HEALTH
01.2008 - 01.2011
ENROLLED NURSE – AGED CARE
DOMAIN AGED CARE
01.2004 - 01.2008
ENROLLED NURSE – ACUTE MEDICAL/SURGICAL/COMMUNITY NURSING
BAIRNSDALE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE
01.2004 - 01.2008
CERTIFICATE IV - TRAINING and ASSESSMENT
TAFE Queensland
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
University of South Australia
CERTIFICATE IV - HEALTH (NURSING)
EAST Gippsland Institute of TAFE
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