Deborah Judd
Stones Corner,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Public Health Nurse with Queensland Health, skilled in communicable disease management and contact tracing. Proven track record in outbreak investigation and interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing community health outcomes. Recognised for leadership in developing policies and fostering partnerships, driving effective disease prevention initiatives and promoting health education.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Queensland Health
09.2013 - Current
- Monitored trends in communicable diseases for early identification of potential outbreaks or emerging issues affecting the population''s health status.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners by participating in collaborative events focused on improving the local public health landscape.
- Contributed to the development of local policies aimed at addressing public health concerns such as communicable diseases.
- Coordinate daily workflows,. ensuring efficient contact tracing and issue resolution
- Lead Residential Aged Care Home portfolio delivering workshops and presentations fostering relationships with CAREPACT and Brisbane South Primary Health Network.
Clinical Nurse
Queesland Health
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of Communicable disease condition and best ways to prevent transmission.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal public health outcomes and efficient outbreak management.
- Undertook communicable disease contact tracing and outbreak management with external stakeholders such as Residential Aged Care Home and Early Education and Care Centres
Occupational Health Nurse
Medibank Health Solutions
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Conducted regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early, improving overall workforce wellbeing.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Clinic Manager
The Travel Doctor - TMVC
09.2006 - 08.2012
- Hired, trained and supervised employees to maintain team of high performers.
- Conducted regular staff evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting clear expectations for future performance goals.
- Created and implemented policies to improve operational efficiency and patient care quality.
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular training and professional development opportunities.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies, increasing patient awareness and attracting new clients to the clinic.
- Successfully managed clinic budgets, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership skills in managing a diverse team of medical professionals and support staff.
Senor Travel Health Nurse
The Travel Doctor -TMVC
03.2003 - 08.2006
- Performed accurate documentation of patient travel health and medical histories, provided travel health immunisations (as well as catch up National Immunisation Program vaccines), and provided patient education on travel safety and health
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Staff Nurse
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
10.1996 - 04.2003
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
01.1992 - 05.1996
Education
Masters - Public Health And Tropical Medicine
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD01-2008
Skills
- Communicable disease management
- Contact tracing
- Outbreak investigation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
- Disease prevention
- Immunization monitoring
- Immunization coordination
- Cultural sensitivity
- Emergency preparedness
- Health promotion
Accomplishments
Published papers
Tranter, I., Judd, D., Stickley, M., Vasant, B., Pollard, G., Swindells, C., Anuradha, S. (2025). Promoting aged care COVID-19 and influenza vaccination through education of Australian residential aged care staff: A mixed methods project evaluation. Vaccine 48: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2025.126742
Ellis, R., Moffatt, C., Aaron, L., Beaverson, G., Chaw, K., Curtis, C., Freeman-Lamb, R., Judd, D., Khatry, K., Li, Y., Nash, T. Macfarlane, B., Slater, K., Soonarane, Y., Stickley, M., Anuradha, S. (2023). Factors associated with hospitalisations and deaths of residential aged care residents with COVID-19 during the Omicron (BA.1) wave in Queensland. Medical Journal of Australia 218(4): 174-179. doi: 10.5694/mja2.51813
Uren, A., Vasant, B., Judd, D., Looke, D., Henderson, A., Jarvinen, K. (2018) Modified measles with an atypical presentation. Communicable Disease Intelligence 2019 Jun 17:43 doi: 10.33321/cdi.2019.43.26.
Conference Presentation
Communicable Disease and Immunisation Conference - Brisbane QLD 2024 - Promoting aged care COVID-19 and influenza vaccination through education of Australian residential aged care staff.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Queesland Health
07.2014 - 09.2016
Public Health Nurse
Queensland Health
09.2013 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Medibank Health Solutions
08.2012 - 09.2014
Clinic Manager
The Travel Doctor - TMVC
09.2006 - 08.2012
Senor Travel Health Nurse
The Travel Doctor -TMVC
03.2003 - 08.2006
Staff Nurse
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
10.1996 - 04.2003
Registered Nurse
Queensland Health
01.1992 - 05.1996
Masters - Public Health And Tropical Medicine
James Cook University
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