- Registered Nurse since 1984 (completed General Nurse Training at RMH)
- Specialised in Oncology, Surgical Nursing, Emergency Medicine, Community Nursing (RDNS) & Hospital in the Home (HITH)
Current Positions:
- Practice Nurse (joined CSMC in 2006)
Role includes; immunisation, wound management, diabetes education, health promotion, travel health, infection control, care plans
- Care Co-ordinator, Austin HITH (since 2005)
Manages acute complex care of patients at home, including; infectious diseases, IV antibiotics, oncology / chemotherapy, anticoagulation, wound management
Special Interests/Qualifications:
- Women & Children's Health
2007 – Accredited Nurse Immuniser
2010 – Breast Health Training Program
- Diabetes Management
2008 – Accredited 'Life' Facilitator
2009 – Advanced Diabetes Care Certificate
- Wound Management
2010 – Wound Management Course
2011 – Accredited Statement of Attainment in Wound Management
- Voluntary Work
2008 – Red Cross International Humanitarian Action Training Program
(Volunteered in Black Saturday relief centre)
Interests:
- Photography
- Travel
- Reading
- Keen to pursue overseas voluntary work