Amanda Waterman
Melbourne
Summary
APHRA Registered Nurse and Authorized Officer. Dependable, collaborative, resourceful and dedicated to identifying Public Health needs. Critical thinker with attention to detail and proactive mindset. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments. People-oriented and successful in monitoring performance, delegating work, and motivating team members. Versed in managing daily direction and team communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Monash Health
11.2021 - Current
- Experience in Vaccine Preventable & Respiratory Diseases (VPRD), Blood borne viruses and Sexually transmitted Infections (BBV/STI). Developed operational Quick Reference Guides (QRG) and policies necessary to achieve health objectives and services. Collaboration with medical team to implement new disease work processes. Provide ongoing support to Public Health Officers. Encourage cooperative workplace, facilitate learning opportunities. Establish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, health care providers, physicians, and community members. Review of completed work to verify consistency, quality and promoting self-development.
Acting Operations Lead
Monash Health
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Implementation of procedures, goals, and objectives. Identified areas for improvement and applied new processes to enhance overall quality and performance. Collaboration with state and local departments and community stakeholders. Developed work plans and schedules for employees to facilitate adequate staffing for service requirements. Engaged employees to create a safe, energetic work environment. Key role in the development of the Document Governance Group (DGG).
Team Lead
Department of Health Victoria
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Lead and supported an exceptionally large team during the COVID-19 response. Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently. Provided subject matter expertise for clinical assistance and program services for COVID -19. Interpretation, understanding and advising team members on COVID-19 health policy. Educated community members on disease prevention, vaccination, and additional resources available.
Associate Nurse Manager
HealthE Care
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Monitoring and management of various nursing treatment and care interventions. Provide support and leadership to nursing staff. Collaboration with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Orthopaedic Case Manager
Ramsay Health
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Coordination and delivery of support services for peri and post operative care. Delivery of perioperative education sessions. Development and review of treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards. Trusted relationships with medical teams and allied health services.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Public Health
University of Tasmania
07-2026
Certificate - Public Health
University of Tasmania
12-2025
Certificate - Immunization
La Trobe University
04-2012
Graduate Certificate - Orthopaedics
Australian Catholic University
12-2010
Bachelor - Nursing
University of Notre Dame Australia
12-2007
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Organizational skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Stakeholder management
- People management
- Quality improvement
- Leading team meetings
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Daily workflow management
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Timeline
Acting Operations Lead
Monash Health
04.2022 - 03.2023
Team Lead
Monash Health
11.2021 - Current
Team Lead
Department of Health Victoria
09.2020 - 11.2021
Associate Nurse Manager
HealthE Care
02.2019 - 09.2020
Orthopaedic Case Manager
Ramsay Health
02.2017 - 12.2019
Graduate Diploma - Public Health
University of Tasmania
Certificate - Public Health
University of Tasmania
Certificate - Immunization
La Trobe University
Graduate Certificate - Orthopaedics
Australian Catholic University
Bachelor - Nursing
University of Notre Dame Australia