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2103 Aboriginal Health Nurse of the Year
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Deborah McAdam

Halls Creek,WA

Summary

Dynamic Population Health Manager with a proven track record at Yura Yungi Aboriginal Medical Services, excelling in patient advocacy and performance improvement. Skilled in developing health programs that enhance community engagement and collaboration, while training and mentoring staff to ensure high-quality care delivery. Committed to culturally appropriate health assessments and effective communication.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Population Health Manager

Yura Yungi Aboriginal Medical Services, Aboriginal Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organization
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in developing health promotion programs to improve community engagement.
  • Supported data collection and analysis for health assessments and program evaluations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate health initiatives and outreach efforts.
  • Maintained accurate records of health services provided and client interactions.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Organized and directed worker training programs to resolve personnel problems, hire new staff and evaluate employee performance.
  • Developed comprehensive health programs to address specific community needs, leading to improved public health outcomes.
  • Lead , Coordinate and Manage Population Health projects, development, planning processes including the preparation of reports.

Regional Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator

Geraldton, Western Australian Country Health Services
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated patient care plans, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare providers and patients.
  • Managed scheduling and follow-ups, enhancing patient adherence to treatment protocols.
  • Facilitated resource allocation, optimizing access to services for diverse patient populations.
  • Monitored patient progress, identifying barriers to care and implementing solutions effectively.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline workflows and enhance service delivery.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
  • Provided Nurse Navigation for critically ill Cancer Patients through ED, facilitating effective handover for stream,line care.
  • Advocated for patients'' rights within the healthcare system, working diligently to address concerns or barriers to care.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Palmerston NT, Medical Surgical Ward, Territory Health Services.
10.2020 - 12.2022
  • Developed and implemented evidence-based care plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and facilitate appropriate interventions.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of treatment protocols and recommended improvements based on clinical guidelines.
  • Mentored nursing staff in advanced clinical practices and adherence to best practices.
  • Implemented and monitored infection control protocols.
  • Provided clinical oversight and support to health care teams.
  • Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
  • Maintained professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars, staying informed on emerging trends and best practices within the nursing field.

Clinical Nurse High Dependency Unit

Geraldton, Western Australia County Health Services
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, promptly identifying changes to inform care adjustments.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment options and preventive measures.
  • Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, improving accuracy and efficiency in patient information management.
  • Mentored junior nurses in clinical skills and professional development, fostering a supportive learning environment within the team.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
  • Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.

Registered Nurse

Port Hedland WA, Western Australia Country Health Services
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols and guidelines.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment strategies.
  • Trained and mentored junior nursing staff in best practices and clinical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient conditions, adjusting care plans based on ongoing assessments and feedback.
  • Administration of S4 and S8 Drugs and other prescribed and PRN Nurse imitated medications as per Protocol.
  • IV Cannulation ad administration of IV Drugs, IV Fluids as per Medical Officer prescription.
  • Mentored and supported Junior staff and students according to local framework, policies and scope of practice.,
  • Nurse in Charge to pn General Ward and High Dependeceny Unit.
  • Led nursing team in emergency response situations, ensuring swift, coordinated action during crises.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Provided Culturally approbate nursing care
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Regional Clinical Nurse Respiratory Services

Geraldton WA, Western Australia Century Health Serivices
05.2018 - 03.2019
  • Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to medical protocols and best practices.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and coordinate treatment strategies.
  • Monitored vital signs, assessed patient conditions, and documented changes in health status accurately.
  • Performing Spirometry for Assessment and Diagnosis of Inpatient, Outpatient Services and Telehealth Services.
  • Home Visits for Delivery of Oxygen for Domiciliary Oxygen in conjunction with BOC Gas Services.
  • Entry of Patient Data in Progress notes.
  • Providing Client Centred Care and Services, welfare checks and follow up of patient concerns in regards to Domiciliary Oxygen Services.
  • Asthma First Aid Education as required.
  • Work as an integral part of a team with Physio, Medical Officers and Respiratory Specialists.
  • Responsibility for the auditing BOC Accounts and Raise Approval to Finance Officer Business Management, WACHS Geraladton.


Mine Site FIFO Registered Nurse FMG Cloubdreak

Compass Health Leeder Ville WA
06.2012 - 09.2012
  • Delivered patient-cantered care by assessing, planning, and implementing individualized nursing interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
  • Educated FIFO Patient and Supervisor on health management, ensuring understanding of treatment plans and medication use.

  • General Nursing Cares 8 days on 6 days off 12 hr shifts.
  • Working Collaboratively with Allied Health and Medical Officer for Mine site as a team for better onsite Employee health outcomes.
  • Business Management System for Occupational Health and Safety Reporting and Assessing and Reporting Mine site Injuries to Supervisors and Occupational Health and Safety Issues.
  • Stabilisation and Evacuation of Employees due to accident, injury and ill health and injury in collaboration with Medical Officer and Paramedics on site.Monitored vital signs and recognized changes in patient conditions, adjusting care plans accordingly.
  • Collaborated with Mine Management for Impromptu Urine Drug Testing
  • Stores and Pharmacy Management
  • Being accountable for the safe, efficient and effective use of the resource

including assisting with forward planning for the Onsite Medical Unit.

Educator

Perth WA Marr Moodtij Training Inc,
05.2011 - 05.2012
  • Developed engaging curriculum aligning with educational standards and student needs.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
  • Analyzed student performance data to refine lesson plans and improve academic results


  • Delivery of Training and Assessment of Students in compliance with AQTFstandards and training packages.
  • Evaluating Course Content, including Moderation and Validation.
  • Maintaining records of student’s assessments and Attendance.
  • Ensuring student retention by managing student needs.
  • Referring of students for assistance and support as needed.
  • Ensuring students have met required competencies to be eligible for graduation in conjunction with the Training Coordinator.
  • Preparing Course resources (Photocopying, Binding manuals etc) and Communication with Students.
  • Attending meetings as requested by Marr Mooditj Training.
  • Other duties as directed by Training Coordinator and Director.
  • Establishing a network with other professional lecturers and facilitators to enhance and validate current course content and delivery.
  • Planning and Coordinating appropriate excursions
  • Providing practical placement student support, when applicable

Casual Pool Registered Nurse

Perth WA Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital North Metropolitan Area Health Service
03.2009 - 03.2011
  • Administered patient care, including medication management and monitoring vital signs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures.
  • Provided Clinical Care within the Scope of Nursing Practice Decision Making Framework – demonstrating relevant Clinical Skills.
  • Deliver Quality Nursing Care informed by ‘Best Practice”
  • Demonstrate effective communication when interacting with patients and significant others and other health professionals in various clinical settings.
  • Actively participates in multidisciplinary ward team meetings and clinical handovers.
  • Contributes to Nursing team function and decision making – Updating Nursing Care Plan as appropriate for patient changes.
  • Identified and anticipated common patient problems and when problem is beyond the scope or own practice, access appropriate resources.
  • Manage and Communicate rapidly changing situations that may affect workload as needed.

Registered Nurse General Surgical Emergency

Kununurra, WA Western Australia Country Health Services
08.2006 - 03.2009
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care delivery.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management practices for improved outcomes.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize interventions
  • Advocating for patients in a hospital setting
  • Triage, Assessments and Treatment of patients in accordance with Hospital Protocol.
  • Collaborative Practice with other Nurses, Medical Officers, Visiting

Specialists, Allied Health Professionals and the local Aboriginal Health Clinics(Ord Valley Aboriginal Health – Kununurra, Yura Yungi Aboriginal Health

Services – Halls Creek).

  • Administration of Drugs including S8 Drugs as per protocol.
  • IV Cannulation and Administration of IV Drugs, IV Fluids as per MedicalOfficers orders.

Registered Nurse General and Emergency

Halls Creek District Hospital, Westerns Australia Country Health Service
08.2004 - 10.2004
  • Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring safety and comfort.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and guidelines.
  • Monitored patient conditions, assessing vital signs and responding to changing needs promptly.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care delivery.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management practices for improved outcomes.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize interventions
  • Advocating for patients in a hospital setting
  • Triage, Assessments and Treatment of patients in accordance with Hospital Protocol.
  • Collaborative Practice with other Nurses, Medical Officers, Visiting

Specialists, Allied Health Professionals and the local Aboriginal Health Clinics(Ord Valley Aboriginal Health – Kununurra, Yura Yungi Aboriginal Health

Services – Halls Creek).

  • Administration of Drugs including S8 Drugs as per protocol.
  • IV Cannulation and Administration of IV Drugs, IV Fluids as per Medical Officers orders.
  • Provided Culturally Appropriate Health Care and Assessments.

Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit

Royal Darwin Hospital, Territory Health Services
08.2001 - 07.2003
  • Administered critical care interventions for patients with life-threatening conditions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and managed complex medical equipment to ensure patient stability.
  • Provided culturally appropriate Holistic Nursing Care to patients and providing pastoral care to Patients families.
  • Provided Holistic Nursing care of Intubated Patients and Ventilator supporting their lives, within my scope of practice.
  • Physical Patient Assessment
  • Invasive Pressure Monitoring
  • Use of Gemini Pumps/Syringe Pumps
  • Documentation
  • Emergency Procedures
  • CVVH Renal Therapy
  • Holistic Nursing care for Patients pre and post operatively
  • Being Available for On Call and Emergency Shifts
  • Treatment of Incubated Patients in accordance with directions and Medical Orders from Intensive Care Consultants, Registrars, Medical Officers, Allied Health and Hospital Protocols.
  • Collaborated Nursing Practice with other Nurses, Medical Officers, Visiting Specialists, Allied Health Professionals and Health Clinics in relation to the patient data.
  • Administered drugs including S8 Emergency Drugs as per Drug Protocol.



My position in the ICU unit mainly centred around one on one intense patient care. There were intense documentation with included each system of the body starting with the Central Nervous System, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular

System, Gastrointestinal System, Renal System, Skin Integument, and Family Matters. We also needed to document the parameters of the Ventilator Settings,take arterial blood gasses (via way of an arterial line that was inserted by theI ntensive Care Consultant) to make sure the patient had almost near perfect

Blood gas normal parameters. The patients were all monitored very closely; they were give IV medications, Topical Medications, Nasogastric Medications around

a 24 hr clock. A part of my role in ICU, I needed to make sure my patients were sedated and pain free according to the direct orders of ICU Consultant.

A highlight of my career in ICU RDH, I had the opportunity to care for and Nurse one

of the Bali Bombing Victims whom was evacuated from Bali on a Hercules Aircraft to

Australia, the day after the bombing. This Offshore Evacuation Operation from Bali

was one of the biggest experienced in Australia and I was blessed to be a part of this.

Education

Certificate IV - Training And Assessment

Registered Training Organisation
Perth
08-2021

Bachelor of Science - Health Science Nursing

Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD
11-1999

No Degree - TEE (Tertiary Entrance Examination)

Stella Maris College
Geraldton, WA
12-1987

Skills

  • Patient safety
  • Culturally Approbate Health Care and Assessment
  • Performance improvement
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training and mentoring
  • Conflict resolution
  • Patient advocacy

Timeline

Population Health Manager

Yura Yungi Aboriginal Medical Services, Aboriginal Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organization
04.2024 - Current

Regional Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator

Geraldton, Western Australian Country Health Services
01.2022 - 05.2024

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Palmerston NT, Medical Surgical Ward, Territory Health Services.
10.2020 - 12.2022

Clinical Nurse High Dependency Unit

Geraldton, Western Australia County Health Services
04.2019 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse

Port Hedland WA, Western Australia Country Health Services
04.2019 - 10.2019

Regional Clinical Nurse Respiratory Services

Geraldton WA, Western Australia Century Health Serivices
05.2018 - 03.2019

Mine Site FIFO Registered Nurse FMG Cloubdreak

Compass Health Leeder Ville WA
06.2012 - 09.2012

Educator

Perth WA Marr Moodtij Training Inc,
05.2011 - 05.2012

Casual Pool Registered Nurse

Perth WA Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital North Metropolitan Area Health Service
03.2009 - 03.2011

Registered Nurse General Surgical Emergency

Kununurra, WA Western Australia Country Health Services
08.2006 - 03.2009

Registered Nurse General and Emergency

Halls Creek District Hospital, Westerns Australia Country Health Service
08.2004 - 10.2004

Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit

Royal Darwin Hospital, Territory Health Services
08.2001 - 07.2003

Certificate IV - Training And Assessment

Registered Training Organisation

Bachelor of Science - Health Science Nursing

Central Queensland University

No Degree - TEE (Tertiary Entrance Examination)

Stella Maris College

2103 Aboriginal Health Nurse of the Year

NOMINATED BY COORDINATOR OF NURSING, DEREK FRASER, GERALDTON

REGIONAL HOSPITAL,2013

AWARDED 1ST PLACE FOR CATEGORY OF

ABORIGINAL HEALTH in WESTERN AUSTRALIAN NURSING & MIDWIFERY

EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2013

Deborah McAdam