Confidence Alorse Atakro
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
I started my career as a Registered Nurse and progressed to become a lecturer in a Ghanaian University. I started a PhD program in aged care nursing education in Queensland University of Technology in 2019 and submitted my thesis for external examination in April 2023. My research area is gerontological nursing education. My current research aims to bring about changes to improve aged nursing education in undergraduate nursing programs. I have 23 peer-reviewed publications in areas that include aged care nursing education, clinical nursing education, and post-operative pain management. I am currently an academic editor of PLoS ONE Journal. I hope to undertake my post-Doctoral programme by 2025. I have also worked in the aged care and disability sector since arriving in Australia in 2019.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
University of Health and Allied Sciences-Ghana
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Supervise students' research at the masters and undergraduate levels.
- Lead seminar discussions for masters students.
- Mentor individual students at the Faculty of Health.
- Design and develop course relevant materials and content for masters and undergraduate nursing education.
- Developed and delivered engaging course materials for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance student understanding of health-related topics.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
- Conducted research in health sciences, contributing to academic publications and presentations.
- Implemented teaching strategies that improved student retention and engagement rates.
- Organized workshops and seminars to promote knowledge sharing among faculty and students.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Improved learning outcomes with well-structured lesson plans and clear learning objectives.
- Fostered supportive and inclusive classroom environment, leading to improved student engagement and participation.
- Designed online course modules, making education more accessible to remote learners.
- Conducted research on pedagogical methods, integrating findings into teaching practices to enhance student learning.
- Increased departmental collaboration by spearheading interdisciplinary projects and seminars.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
Research Assistant
Dementia Training Australia, Queensland University of Technology-Australia
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed research protocols for a dementia project.
- Conducted literature reviews related to the dementia project.
- Maintained accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of research participants.
- Requested and acquired equipment/supplies necessary for the research project.
- Managed and responded to project-related emails.
- Organized and attended project meetings.
- Attended seminars related to the dementia research project.
- Summarized project results.
- Prepared progress reports.
- Monitor the project budget.
- Coded and verified data in accordance with the dementia research project.
- Identified and compiled lists of potential research participants in accordance with study objectives and parameters.
- Reviewed and edited data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
- Performed miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by my supervisor.
- Prepared findings for publication and assisted in data analysis, quality control, and data management.
- Contributed to publications related to the dementia research project.
- Tracked progress of the dementia research project over time.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to analyze data and improve research protocols.
- Assisted in the development of training materials for healthcare professionals working with dementia patients.
- Conducted literature reviews to support research on dementia training methodologies.
- Managed participant recruitment and scheduling for various studies related to dementia care.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions, enhancing knowledge dissemination among stakeholders.
- Ensured data integrity by performing regular quality checks on research findings and documentation.
- Contributed to grant proposal writing, securing funding for innovative dementia-related projects.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
- Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
- Managed research databases with utmost diligence, ensuring data integrity and security.
- Enhanced participant recruitment strategies, leading to more diverse and representative study samples.
- Translated research findings into actionable recommendations, influencing policy and practice.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
Faculty Research Officer
Christian Service University College-Ghana
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Contributed to the establishment of a Knowledge Translation Centre for health research at the Christian Service University College.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies for the Knowledge Translation Centre for health research in the university.
- Involved in grant applications for research projects in the university.
- Actively engaged in participant recruitment, including reaching out to potential participants in various research projects.
- Facilitated data collection procedures, adhering to research protocols and national and international guidelines.
- Engaged with various funding agencies.
- Contributed to publications from various external and university funded projects.
- Quarterly reporting on university funded projects.
Research Officer
University of Health and Allied Sciences-Ghana
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with academics and partners to identify research areas for the faculty of Health in the University of Health and Allied Sciences.
- Coordinated students' research supervision at the university level.
- Collaborated with partners in implementing funded research projects at the University of Health and Allied Sciences.
- Monitored potential avenues for research funding including philanthropic grants.
- Organized and assisted in project dissemination.
- Actively contributed to publications from research projects.
- Prepared rosters for research programs.
- Presented monthly reports on funded research projects.
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD01.2023
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana01.2012
Diploma - Nursing
Ho Nursing Training College
Ho, Ghana01.2004
Skills
- Mixed method research
- Report writing
- Project management
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis using SPSS and NVivo
- Stakeholder Engagement
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Published 24 peer-review research papers in reputable journals with an h-index of 12.
- Presented in several reputable international conferences including conferences organized by The National Hartford Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE).
- Supervised masters and undergraduate nursing students’ research at the university level.
Timeline
Lecturer
University of Health and Allied Sciences-Ghana
01.2023 - 01.2025
Research Assistant
Dementia Training Australia, Queensland University of Technology-Australia
01.2020 - 01.2021
Faculty Research Officer
Christian Service University College-Ghana
01.2018 - 01.2019
Research Officer
University of Health and Allied Sciences-Ghana
01.2017 - 01.2018
Ph.D. - Nursing
Queensland University of Technology
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cape Coast
Diploma - Nursing
Ho Nursing Training College