Christian Morqueda
Belivah
Summary
Professional Summary:
Highly skilled and experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant with 18 years of expertise in medical oncology, cardiology, haematology and general medicine. Demonstrated ability to provide advanced clinical leadership, improve patient outcomes, and drive quality improvement initiatives. Proficient in delivering evidence-based practice, mentoring staff, and implementing innovative care models in line with healthcare standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse/Clinical Nurse Consultant
Gold Coast University Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Established the PCSN service at GCUH where it provides specialist nursing care to men with prostate cancer, their partners and families throughout the health continuum
- Coordinates care for patients undergoing different treatment modalities such as surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary teams and allied health
- Established the PCSN Supportive Care clinic for survivorship care post treatment
- Provide education to patients, partners, families, community and nursing staff
Clinical Nurse
Gold Coast University Hospital
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Provide clinical education and support to staff regarding chemotherapy administration and its principles and patient education on cytotoxic precautions and guidelines
- Act as a preceptor or assessor to new staff in establishing competencies in procedures such as access of Central Venous Access Device, IV Cannulation, handling of cytotoxic products, and administration of chemotherapy and monoclonal antibodies
- Flow coordinator for day unit and outpatients department
- Scheduling treatments for patients from various specialties such as : Oncology, Haematology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, and other medical patients
- Liaising with the multidisciplinary team regarding patient treatment, needs assessment, education, and other clinical needs
- Coordinate with the Registered Medical Officers regarding blood tests, and other diagnostic procedures for patients
Sessional Staff/facilitator
Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Facilitate skills laboratory and simulations for Nursing students (2nd year & 3rd year- NRS 1807/NRS 3807)
- Adult patient deterioration and complex scenarios
- Tutor for lecture/ workshops : NRS 1807- Cardiac/Renal medications and principles
- Marking written assignments: NRS 1807 & NRS 3807
Specialty Nurse Thrombosis & Anticoagulation
Middlemore Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2018
- Provide assessment and education of patients with Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Formulate discharge planning and community follow ups including monitoring of INR, blood tests, and evaluation of treatment
- Provide education to staff and medical team on using antithrombotic drugs such as Clexane, Warfarin, Warfarin bridging, heparin infusion, Dabigatran, and Aspirin
- Facilitate ward education for staff and nursing students
Registered Nurse (Level 3) Cardiology/Haematology
Middlemore Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2018
- Provide clinical support to nursing staff as shift team leader
- Provide quality nursing care to patients and their families
- Provide education and preceptorship to staff and nursing students
- Resource person for Palliative Care & Haematology/Oncology
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Sciences in Advanced Nursing
Auckland University
05.2018
Bachelor of Nursing -
Silliman University
03.2007
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Care Coordination and Advanced Practice Nursing
- CVAD access
- IV cannulation
- Positive attitude
- Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy administration
Professional Affiliations
- Australia and New Zealand Urological Nurses Society (ANZUNS)
- Queensland Urological Nursing Society (QUNS)
Timeline
Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse/Clinical Nurse Consultant
Gold Coast University Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Sessional Staff/facilitator
Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus
02.2019 - 05.2019
Clinical Nurse
Gold Coast University Hospital
08.2018 - 04.2021
Specialty Nurse Thrombosis & Anticoagulation
Middlemore Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse (Level 3) Cardiology/Haematology
Middlemore Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Nursing -
Silliman University
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Sciences in Advanced Nursing
Auckland University
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