Sophia De Berardis
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Dynamic paediatric nurse with a strong focus on clinical management and quality improvement. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, enhancing patient care and staff development. Expertise in effective communication and clinical facilitation, fostering a supportive environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Level Two
Canberra Health Services
08.2025 - Current
- Paediatric Clinical Expertise, Leadership and Mentoring, Clinical Development Management and Quality Improvement, and advanced Communication technique
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Services
01.2019 - Current
- Coordinated paediatric department operations, enhancing outpatient and day stay services.
Clinical Development Nurse
Canberra Health Services
02.2026 - 07.2026
- Provided clinical expertise and managed education and orientation for new staff and students.
- Supervised and supported in-house clinical facilitation staff by assisting with student teaching and education, policy development, and logistical support as required.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in clinical settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
Acting Level Two
Canberra Health Services
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Team leader (patient flow) and Clinical Team lead: 23 hour ward
- Managed a team of up to 15 staff while providing care for 40 paediatric patients and their families.
- Managed chest drain procedures, ensuring effective fluid drainage and patient safety.
- Executed escalation protocols, maintaining clear communication to ensure timely responses to patient needs.
- Trained in Bubblecpap, DKA management, seizure management, and high flow nasal prongs 2L/kg management to enhance patient care in high dependency settings.
Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Services
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Permanent Relief staff, working across all wards within Canberra Health Services
Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Services
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed patient care in Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Paediatric Nursing
University of Tasmamia
01-2020
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga01-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology
Charles Sturt university
Wagga Wagga01-2012
Registration
AHPRA Registered Nurse, Division 1, NMW0001925677, 05/27
Professional Development
- Train the Trainer program and workshop, 05/26
- Enrolled Advanced Paediatric Life Support 3-day course, 09/26
- Enrolled ICU Program between Paediatric department and ICU, 10/26
- Access CVAD competency, 05/26
- Personal Level 2 within Canberra Health Services, 05/25
- Accidental Councillor 1 day course (wellbeing), 05/25
- Foundations of Trauma awareness Blue Knot Foundation 2-day course, 05/25
- High Dependency Unit Program within the Paediatric department, 05/25
- Accepted panel member within the Nursing Workforce for hiring level 1 Registered Nurses, 05/25
- Kids Resus, 05/25
- Staff Well-Being Champion for Paediatrics Canberra Health Services, 05/24 - ongoing
- Neurodiversity Champion for Paediatrics Canberra Health Services, 05/24 - ongoing
- Leave Relief for Paediatric Behaviour Care Specialist Canberra Health Services, 05/24
- Canberra Health Services Preceptor Workshop, 05/24
- EquiEnergyYouth, TAR3 management Care plans Competent, 05/24
- Intravenous Cannulation Certification Canberra Health Services, 05/19
Education Delivered
- Wet Dressings in the care of severe Eczema, 05/26
- Sickle Cell Disease (focusing on paediatric population), 05/26
- Well Being Inservice (ongoing), 05/25
- Tet spell Inservice, 05/25
- Chemical and physical restraint policies and legislation within the paediatric, 05/24
- How to complete TAR3 Management plans, 05/24
Quality Improvement
- Safe Sleep within the paediatric in-patient department Quality Improvement project, 05/25
- Co-Lead: Tar 3 equi energy support plans for psychological distress (successful and complete), 05/25
- Neurodiversity Quality Improvement Project for Paediatrics, 05/24
- Paediatric Behavioural Assessment, Observation and Management (PBOAM) Tool (complete), 05/22
Professional Working Group
- Accepted for Staff Recruitment panels with the Nursing and Midwifery workforce team, 05/25
- Interview panellist, Paediatric Level 1 representative, Canberra Health Services, 05/24
References
- Ruth Muoki, Nurse Unit Manager, Canberra Health Services; Women and Children Centenary Hospital, Paediatric Ward 1B/1D, Ruth.muoki@act.gov.au, 51247689
- Kira Harrigan, Acting Nurse Unit Manager, Canberra Health Services; Women and Children Centenary Hospital, Paediatric Ward 1A, Kira.harrigan@act.gov.au, 51240000
- Tegan Nicholas, Paediatric Clinical Care Coordinator, Canberra Health Services; Women and Children Centenary Hospital, Tegan.nicholas@act.gov.au, 0403 202 632
Timeline
Clinical Development Nurse
Canberra Health Services
02.2026 - 07.2026
Personal Level Two
Canberra Health Services
08.2025 - Current
Acting Level Two
Canberra Health Services
01.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Services
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Services
01.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Services
02.2016 - 01.2018
Post Graduate Certificate - Paediatric Nursing
University of Tasmamia
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology
Charles Sturt university