Kristine King
Chisholm,Australia
Summary
Highly experienced Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 15 years in acute and intensive care, specialising in the management of deteriorating patients. Proven expertise in leading quality improvement initiatives, delivering impactful education, and supporting the implementation of digital health systems. Skilled in mentoring staff, translating complex clinical workflows into practical training, and maintaining high data integrity standards. Adept at communicating complex information clearly, facilitating learning, and adapting quickly to evolving digital environments. Acknowledged for building supportive, collaborative teams that champion safe, effective, and sustainable outcomes. Committed to NSW Health CORE Values, patient-centered care, and driving excellence across healthcare programs
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Intensive Care Unit
Maitland Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Delivering clinical care to critically ill patients in an 8-bed unit for medical and post operative surgical patients.
- Providing clinical leadership and advanced clinical support to improve quality of patient outcomes through quality improvement initiatives.
- Advanced Practice Nurse / Rapid Response Coordinator - Leave Relief (2024, April – June 2025) – working closely with Intensive Care and Medical Team to lead efforts in recognising and responding to clinical deterioration and supporting rapid response care.
- ICU Team Leader - providing leadership, support, delegation and effective communication skills to the multidisciplinary team.
- ICU Outreach Nurse – attending rapid responses within the facility, liaising with ward nurses in the escalation of a deteriorating patient in the ward and providing follow-up reviews for patients discharged from ICU.
- Electronic Records Intensive Care (eRIC) Data Manager – oversees and filters Maitland ICU data, contributes to Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) Adult Patient Database and Critical Resource Survey for benchmarking.
- Advanced Life Support (Adult and Paediatric) Assessor since 2022.
- Leading quality improvement initiatives including standardisation of emergency trolleys, ICU Admission and Discharge Checklist, and oral care improvement programs.
- Lead champion – Sepsis Awareness and Prevention for Lower Hunter Sector (2024) and Standard 8: Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration of Maitland ICU.
- Mentoring nursing students and staff, providing training and clinical guidance on nursing best practices within the ICU.
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
Gosford Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2019
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in a 16-bed unit.
- Participated and part of the Rapid Response and Retrieval Teams for patient emergencies and immediate transfers within and inter-hospital.
- Managed patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Mentored new staff and undergraduate students in critical care practice, facilitating skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Contributed to the transition from paper-based to electronic documentation systems (Electronic Records Intensive Care, PowerChart, eMeds, FirstNet).
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital
11.2010 - 05.2012
- Provided high level of care to critically ill medical and surgical patients in an 8-bed ICU.
- Developed foundational intensive care nursing skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Ward
Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital
06.2009 - 10.2010
- Cared for patients admitted with medical/surgical conditions and worked to promote health, prevent diseases, and help patient cope with illness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
University of Tasmania
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia12.2015
Registration - Bridging Course for Overseas Qualified Nurses
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Heidelberg Heights, Victoria, Australia08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu Doctors University
Mandaue City, Philippines03.2008
Secondary Education - High School Diploma
Cebu City National Science High School
Cebu City, Philippines03.2004
Primary Education - Grade School Diploma
Cebu Normal University
Cebu City, Philippines03.2000
Accomplishments
- Staff Clinical Education & Mentoring
- Adult Learning Application & Implementation Principles
- Quality Improvement & Change Implementation
- Data Management, Integrity, Analysis, and Benchmarking
- Digital System & Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Familiarity (Electronic Records Intensive Care, Clinical Applications Portal, Reporting Access Portal Report, Digital Medical Record)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong Communication & Facilitation Skills
- Clinical Leadership. Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Advanced Patient Assessment and Critical Care Decision-Making
Certification
- Accelerating Implementation Methodology Course | HNELHD – NSW Health through My Health Learning, May 2025
- Reflective Clinical Supervision: Essential Skills in Clinical
Supervision Foundational Program Course | HNELHD – Nursing and Midwifery Directorate, March 2025
- Coaching and Mentoring Workshop, September 2024
- Crisis Resource Management, September 2024
- Adult and Paediatric Advanced Life Support Assessor, current since 2022
- Infection Prevention and Control - Hand Hygiene Auditor
Key Achievements
- Advanced Practice Nurse / Rapid Response Coordinator Leave Relief (2024, April-June 2025).
- Implemented and participated in several ICU Quality Improvement Projects improving standardisation, safety and patient outcomes.
- Facilitated education sessions and upskilling of ICU and ward nursing staff (eRIC orientation in ICU and during rapid responses in the ward).
- Maintained benchmark-level data integrity through eRIC data management and ANZICS reporting.
- Supported ICU Education Team in maintaining staff currency of competency Adult and Paediatric Advanced Life Support.
- Supported ICU collaboration and communication through effective use of MS Teams.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Intensive Care Unit
Maitland Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
Gosford Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit
Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital
11.2010 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Ward
Cebu Doctors’ University Hospital
06.2009 - 10.2010
Registration - Bridging Course for Overseas Qualified Nurses
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Secondary Education - High School Diploma
Cebu City National Science High School
Primary Education - Grade School Diploma
Cebu Normal University
Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu Doctors University