Sonya Hooper
Rockhampton,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse and Project Officer with a proven track record at Rockhampton Hospital, excelling in clinical incident analysis and quality improvement. Expert in risk management and stakeholder engagement, I drive system-level enhancements and foster a culture of safety through education and collaboration, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse / Project Officer – Quality & Safety
Rockhampton Hospital
Rockhampton, Australia
01.2009 - Current
- Lead and support clinical incident investigations, including RISKMAN reviews, chart audits, and development of evidence-based recommendations.
- Collaborate with Executive, Directors, and multidisciplinary teams to address incident trends and implement system-level improvements.
- Contribute to organisational compliance with NSQHS Standards, particularly Medication Safety, Clinical Governance, and Recognising & Responding to Deterioration.
- Hold portfolio for Medication Safety (NS9), including committee participation, audit activity, and staff education.
- Develop and implement quality and safety initiatives to reduce errors, improve workflow, and enhance patient outcomes.
- Provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and education to support safe practice and continuous improvement.
- Maintain advanced emergency clinical skills to inform governance decisions and support safe operational practice.
- Emergency Department
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Hillcrest Private Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Delivered safe patient care, medication administration, wound care, and aseptic procedures.
- Supported outpatient triage and assessment processes.
Personal Carer
Rockhampton Benevolent Home
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Provided personal care, wound management, vital sign monitoring, and medication support.
- Contributed to care planning and resident documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
CQUniversity
01.2008
Diploma of Nursing (Pre-Enrolment) -
TAFE Rockhampton
01.2006
Business Administration Course -
TAFE Rockhampton
01.1981
Skills
- Clinical incident analysis
- Quality improvement methodologies
- Risk management strategies
- National standards compliance
- Policy development and implementation
- Data reporting and interpretation
- Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
- Education and coaching strategies
- Emergency nursing governance support
Affiliations
- Queensland Nurses & Midwives Union
- College of Emergency Nursing Australia
- Royal College of Nursing Australia
Community Service
- Chairperson, TAFE Rockhampton Student Council
- President, Berserker Street State School P&C Association (1997–2004)
References
Available on request.
Selected Training And Certifications
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Triage Training
- Risk Management Workshop
- Suicide Risk Assessment & Management (SRAM)
- MAYBO
- Patient Handling TTT
- Stroke Link Workshop
- Sepsis Training
- Aggressive Behaviour Management
- Ongoing annual recertification of mandatory competencies
Committees And Leadership Roles
- Medication Safety Sub-Committee – RBH
- ED Audit Committee (previous member)
- Recruitment & selection panel chair/member for nursing and pharmacy roles
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse / Project Officer – Quality & Safety
Rockhampton Hospital
01.2009 - Current
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
Hillcrest Private Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
Personal Carer
Rockhampton Benevolent Home
01.2002 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Nursing -
CQUniversity
Diploma of Nursing (Pre-Enrolment) -
TAFE Rockhampton
Business Administration Course -
TAFE Rockhampton