Dr Dianne Stratton-Maher
Summary
An accomplished nursing professional with a PhD credential and a dedicated research focus, adept at imparting essential skills to aspiring nurses for success in contemporary healthcare contexts. Skilled at transforming high-level clinical proficiency, discerning judgment, and mastery in streamlining workflows and strategic planning into impactful teaching methodologies. Meticulous and attentive to identifying and addressing concerns, leveraging research insights to inform practice. Combining extensive experience as a Registered Nurse with advanced formal training in nurse education, proficient in designing education programs, crafting curricula, and formulating robust lesson plans. Driven by the pursuit of positive student outcomes while concurrently contributing to cutting-edge research endeavours within the field.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer in Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
01.2014 - Current
- Appointed to the role of First Year Experience Coordinator in 2024
- Fostered strong collaborations with colleagues to develop curriculum and exchange teaching strategies.
- Conducted regular student assessments and offered detailed feedback for their advancement.
- Engaged in continuous professional development through conferences to stay current with industry trends.
- Adapted lesson plans and course content for student-centered learning approaches.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Managed large class sizes effectively, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Mentored new faculty members on effective classroom management and lesson planning.
- Utilized instructional technologies to enhance course delivery and student learning.
- Held positions as Academic Team Leader (Onboarding) and BNSG Program Director, contributing significantly to the design and development of nursing courses.
- Enhanced student satisfaction and learning outcomes by refining course designs and utilizing learning technologies.
- Established networks with industry professionals for ongoing professional development and innovation.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment conducive to students' holistic development and well-being.
- Provided assistance and support to students facing academic challenges and facilitated referrals to appropriate resources.
- Collaborated effectively within the Nursing and Midwifery team to achieve common goals.
Lecturer
Charles Darwin University
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Designed, developed, implemented and evaluated learning and development for the Emergency unit (course) within the Bachelor of Nursing course
- Contributed to the professional preparation of nurses at undergraduate level through the development and delivery of relevant units, courses and programs of study including on- campus, off-campus and flexible delivery
- Prepared lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and tutorials by means of written, audio, video or electronic media, as appropriate to the subject matter
- Contributed to research programs within the university either through individual or team effort
- Established and maintained efficient and effective working relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Evaluated the effectiveness of all courses using Kirkpatrick's four levels of evaluation
- Built and sustained effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all disciplines to ensure short and long term goals for individual training continuum's and business outcomes were being met.
Clinical Facilitator (Casual)
Southern Cross University
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Facilitated student learning on and off campus clinical setting to develop their skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for practice within the clinical environment as a beginning level registered nurse
- Acted as a professional role model for students and the University and was responsible for maintaining positive relationships with health care agencies to enhance the student learning experience
- Conducted orientation of students to clinical facilities
- Clearly and consistently communicated expectations of during the clinical practicum
- Assisted students with their development of communication, problem solving, clinical and professional skills
- Ensured the safety of client, health care facility staff and students through the maintenance of safe practice, appropriate selection and assignment of client case responsibility
- Developed mapping evidence for accreditation and auditing purposes
- Liaised and consulted regularly with clinical unit coordinators to facilitate the effective integration of theory with practice and achievement of expected outcomes
- Liaised with person/persons within the facility/service in which clinical practicum is taking place to clarify unit objectives and learning experiences to be undertaken by students.
Lecturer (Sessional)
Southern Cross University
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Actively contributed to the Nursing program by being involved in developing and delivering profession-specific lectures, tutorials and laboratories and demonstrated scholarly and professional achievement in the Nursing discipline
- Delivered medical, surgical and clinical lectures, tutorials and laboratories including preparation and delivery of lectures, seminars, conduct tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions, examinations and assessments
- Marked examinations and assessments
- Provided mentoring, leadership and counselling to students.
Relief Teacher (Casual)
NSW Department of Education
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Casual teacher for the North Coast NSW Region Public & Private Schools
- Delivered educational programs to students across level K–6 within the appropriate curriculum.
Registered nurse
01.1988 - 01.2007
- Registered nurse across various care settings including: Accident and emergency, Coronary care, Intensive care, Theatre and recovery.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in nursing and education -
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
01.2022
Master of nursing - Advanced Clinical Education
University of New England
01.2011
Graduate diploma in education -
University of Newcastle
01.2007
Certificate in intensive care -
NSW College of Nursing
01.1991
Bachelor of health science (nursing) -
University of New England
01.1988
Presentations
- Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery, (July 2024). Accepted an invitation to present.
- Australian College of Nursing: National Nursing Forum, (2023) 'Replenishing the Academic Workforce'
- 19th National Nurse Education Conference (2023) Facilitated panel discussion on Creativity and Innovation, Facilitator
- Presenter at the UniSQ Learning &Teaching Showcase (2023) exploring emerging trends, technologies, and pedagogical approaches shaping the future of education, titled ‘Digital WordPress Portfolio Assessment: Fostering Transformative Learning’
- Australian College of Nursing: National Nursing Forum, (2022) The lived experience of registered nurses transitioning from clinician to academic, Virtual oral presentation
- Australian College of Nursing: Education Department (2022) The lived experience of registered nurses transitioning from clinician to academic, Virtual oral presentation
- Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (2022) The lived experience of registered nurses transitioning from clinician to academic, Oral presentation
- The National Nursing Forum (2021) The lived experience of registered nurses transitioning from clinician to academic, Oral presentation
- 18th National Nurse Education Conference (2021) The lived experience of registered nurses transitioning from clinician to academic, Oral presentation
Master's Supervisions
- Student A, 2022, Ongoing, Master in Nursing, Leadership and Management in Health
- Student B, 2023, Ongoing, Master in Nursing
Registration Associations
- Registered nurse, NMW0001291579
- Australian Nurse Teachers Society, Member
- Australian College of Nursing, Member (MACN)
Professional Development
- Early Career Researcher Program (UniSQ 2024)
- JBI Scoping Review workshop (2023) to discuss theories and concepts relating to scoping reviews and other types of evidence synthesis. The workshop also equipped participants with the knowledge and tools required to successfully plan for, undertake and report a scoping review following the JBI approach.
- Early Career Academic Women's Development Program (2023)
- Ignite: Emerging Leaders Program (2017)
- Aspire: Future Leaders Program (2015)
- Annual Compliance Training
- Mindfulness and Wellbeing Training
- Suite of teaching and research courses
- Suite of soft skill courses
Awards
Higher education academy, 2023, Senior Fellow for Teaching and Supporting Learning
Publications
- Stratton-Maher, D., Kelly, J., Livesay, K, 2023, A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experience of Clinicians transitioning into Academic roles in Australian Universities, Collegian, Q1, COLL-D-22-00429
- Best O, et al., 2022, Educating the educators: Implementing cultural safety in the nursing and midwifery curriculum, Nurse education today, 117, 105473-105473, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105473
- Forster, E., & Maher, D., & Patane, I. (2017). Administration of medication. In E. M. Forster & J. Fraser (Eds.), Jennifer, 2017, Paediatric nursing skills for Australian nurses, Cambridge University Press.
References
TBA
Timeline
Lecturer in Nursing
University of Southern Queensland
01.2014 - Current
Lecturer
Charles Darwin University
01.2012 - 01.2014
Clinical Facilitator (Casual)
Southern Cross University
01.2010 - 01.2012
Lecturer (Sessional)
Southern Cross University
01.2010 - 01.2012
Relief Teacher (Casual)
NSW Department of Education
01.2007 - 01.2009
Registered nurse
01.1988 - 01.2007
Doctor of Philosophy in nursing and education -
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Master of nursing - Advanced Clinical Education
University of New England
Graduate diploma in education -
University of Newcastle
Certificate in intensive care -
NSW College of Nursing
Bachelor of health science (nursing) -
University of New England
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