Melanie is a lecturer within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Background
Melanie's teaching philosophy is underpinned by role-modelling behaviours of the respectful and professional Registered Nurse. This approach enables nursing students to develop empowering attitudes towards their own learning and allows growth of their own professional identity.
- 2011 - present: Lecturer & Tutor, Edith Cowan University
- 2005 - 2012: Clinical Nurse Educator, St John of God Hospital
- 2003 - 2006: Clinical Nurse, St John of God Hospital
- 2001 - 2003: Registered Nurse, Regional Health Facilities, WA
- 1995 - 2000: Registered Nurse, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
- 1992 - 1995: School of Nursing, Sisters of the Swiss Red Cross, Zurich
Professional Associations
- Australian Nursing Federation
- Australian College of Nursing
- Golden Key International Honour Society.
Awards and Recognition
University and National Teaching Awards
- 2018: Excellence in Engaged Teaching Award
- 2015: Vice-Chancellor Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning.
Research Areas and Interests
- Critical/clinical incidents in healthcare - read her abstract at ECU Research Online
- Healthcare workforce and leadership
- Interpretive Description Methodology