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Elizabeth Martin

Elizabeth Martin

Deniliquin,NSW

Summary

Passionate nursing leader with extensive experience in academic, clinical, and management roles. Proven ability to guide teams and manage complex projects while achieving strategic objectives. Expertise in developing efficient processes and maintaining high standards aligned with organisational goals. Recognised for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care and team performance.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Strategic Planning and Innovation

Murrumbidgee Local Health District
02.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to align departmental goals with overall organizational objectives.
  • Managed complex projects from conception to execution, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive training programs for staff, resulting in improved employee performance

Deputy District Manager, Community MHDA

Murrumbidgee Local Health District
09.2019 - 02.2021
  • Oversaw district operations, ensuring compliance with district policies and industry regulations.
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance clinical performance across multiple locations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency, overseeing rollout of new Toward Zerosuicide prevention system across all teams

Nurse Practitioner (MH& AOD)

Far West Local Health District NSW
01.2018 - 09.2019
    • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored care plans.
    • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care and treatment strategies.
    • Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance clinical outcomes and patient safety - Gold Card Clinic
    • Prescriber for Opiate Treatment Program
    • Primary and secondary prescriber for Consumers of Community Mental Health an Rehabilitation (NEAMI) services

Mental Health Academic / Clinical Nurse Consultant

University of Sydney and Far West Local Health District NSW
06.2011 - 01.2018
  • Conjoint position with Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health (USyd) and Broken Hill Health Service.
  • Facilitated workshops focused on basic and advanced clinical skills, enhancing team competencies and confidence levels.
  • Mentored junior nurses and allied health students, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices in clinical settings.
  • Evaluated patient care processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to inform treatment plans and improve health outcomes in both public health and primary care services
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Mental Health Academic

Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health (USyd)
12.2008 - 06.2011
  • Included 1 day per week clinical practice with Broken Hill Family Practice - engaged under MH NIP.

Clinical Nurse Consultant Mental Health ED Conjoint Academic Lecturer

Broken Hill Health Service Greater Western Area Health Service (USyd)
12.2004 - 12.2008

Area Coordinator Adult Mental Health

Far West Area Health Service
01.2000 - 12.2004
  • Coordinated mental health service programs across multiple facilities to enhance patient care delivery.
  • Developed training modules for staff to improve operational efficiency and compliance with health regulations.
  • Implemented quality assurance protocols, ensuring adherence to best practices in healthcare service delivery.

Nurse Unit Manager - Broken Hill Mental Health Team

Far West Area Health Service
02.1999 - 01.2000
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to optimize departmental efficiency and resource utilization.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for diverse patient populations.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Community Mental Health Nurse

Mid North Coast Area Health Service- Southern Sector
05.1996 - 01.1999
  • Delivered comprehensive mental health assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies for improved self-management.
  • Provided crisis intervention and support to individuals experiencing acute mental health episodes, ensuring safety and stabilization.

Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)- “G” Grade

Southall Norwood Hospital Community Mental Health Resource Centre
04.1992 - 02.1996


  • Administered psychiatric assessments to evaluate patient mental health needs.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and engagement.
  • Monitored medication adherence, providing education on treatment regimens.
  • Trained new nursing staff on best practices for community psychiatric care.
  • Oversaw case management processes to ensure continuity of care for patients.
  • From March to August 1995, I worked as the Acting Manager of the service .

Staff Nurse

Ealing Health Authority, Southall, England
11.1990 - 04.1992
  • “Three Bridges” Regional Secure Unit (Forensic Psychiatry)
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Administered medication and treatments according to established protocols and patient care standards.
  • Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing overall team competency and care delivery quality.

Post Registration Student- Registered Mental Nurse Training

Wexham Park Hospital, East Berkshire Health Authority, Slough England
04.1989 - 11.1990

18 month post registration training program leading to registration as Mental Health Nurse

Agency Nurse

BUPA Nursing Agency
10.1988 - 04.1989


  • Delivered high-quality patient care across various settings, ensuring adherence to best practices and safety standards.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.

Registered Nurse (Part Time- in charge)

Little Sisters Of The Poor Nursing Home
04.1988 - 08.1988
  • Led initiatives to enhance patient care quality and safety standards.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting significant changes to medical staff.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.

Registered Nurse

Western Suburbs Hospital, Croydon, NSW
01.1988 - 07.1988
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes for care adjustments.

Registered Nurse (Holiday Relief)

Petersham Private Hospital
08.1985 - 10.1985
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.

Registered Nurse (Paediatric Ward)

Alice Springs Base Hospital
02.1985 - 08.1985
  • Monitored vital signs, identifying changes and responding to patient needs promptly.
  • Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols and safety standards.

Registered Nurse (Holiday Relief)

Aldersgate Nursing Home
12.1984 - 01.1985
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
  • Supervised junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge base.

Student Nurse

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
10.1984 - 11.1984
  • Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care and support across various departments.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.

Education

Doctor of Public Health -

Flinders University
Adelaide, SA, Australia

Master of Nursing Science - Nurse Practitioner

University of South Australia
Australia
01.2008

Certificate IV in Training and assessment -

Parasol EMT
Fyshwyk, ACT
01.2008

Graduate Certificate in Social and Community Practice -

Greater Western Institute of TAFE
NSW, Australia
01.2008

Master of Public Health - undefined

University of Sydney
NSW, Australia
01.2005

Graduate Certificate in Population Health Research Methods - undefined

University of Sydney
NSW, Australia
01.2004

Certificate of Mediation - undefined

Mediate Today Pty Ltd
Australia
01.2001

Bachelor of Health Science - Mental Health Nursing

Charles Sturt University
NSW, Australia
01.1999

Certificate in Urban Community Studies - undefined

Birkbeck College, University of London
England
01.1994

ENB Course 945: Rehabilitation of the Mentally Ill - undefined

Queen Charlotte College of Nursing Education
Southall, England
01.1992

AEB Course 900: Certificate in Counselling (Skills) -

Associated Examining Board, Central School of Counselling And Therapy
England
01.1992

Certificate in Mental Nursing - undefined

Wexham Park Hospital
Berkshire, England
01.1990

Certificate in General Nursing - undefined

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
NSW, Australia
01.1984

Higher School Certificate - undefined

Strathfield South High School
NSW, Australia
01.1979

Skills

  • Person centred care
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Staff training and development
  • Goal setting

Affiliations

  • Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)
  • Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP)
  • NSW Nurses & Midwives Association (NSWMNA)
  • Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association Inc (ANZMHA)
  • Society of Mental Health Research (SMHR)

Certification

  • DBT Training
  • CBT Training
  • CAMS Care (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality) Certified

Timeline

Manager, Strategic Planning and Innovation

Murrumbidgee Local Health District
02.2021 - Current

Deputy District Manager, Community MHDA

Murrumbidgee Local Health District
09.2019 - 02.2021

Nurse Practitioner (MH& AOD)

Far West Local Health District NSW
01.2018 - 09.2019

Mental Health Academic / Clinical Nurse Consultant

University of Sydney and Far West Local Health District NSW
06.2011 - 01.2018

Mental Health Academic

Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health (USyd)
12.2008 - 06.2011

Clinical Nurse Consultant Mental Health ED Conjoint Academic Lecturer

Broken Hill Health Service Greater Western Area Health Service (USyd)
12.2004 - 12.2008

Area Coordinator Adult Mental Health

Far West Area Health Service
01.2000 - 12.2004

Nurse Unit Manager - Broken Hill Mental Health Team

Far West Area Health Service
02.1999 - 01.2000

Community Mental Health Nurse

Mid North Coast Area Health Service- Southern Sector
05.1996 - 01.1999

Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)- “G” Grade

Southall Norwood Hospital Community Mental Health Resource Centre
04.1992 - 02.1996

Staff Nurse

Ealing Health Authority, Southall, England
11.1990 - 04.1992

Post Registration Student- Registered Mental Nurse Training

Wexham Park Hospital, East Berkshire Health Authority, Slough England
04.1989 - 11.1990

Agency Nurse

BUPA Nursing Agency
10.1988 - 04.1989

Registered Nurse (Part Time- in charge)

Little Sisters Of The Poor Nursing Home
04.1988 - 08.1988

Registered Nurse

Western Suburbs Hospital, Croydon, NSW
01.1988 - 07.1988

Registered Nurse (Holiday Relief)

Petersham Private Hospital
08.1985 - 10.1985

Registered Nurse (Paediatric Ward)

Alice Springs Base Hospital
02.1985 - 08.1985

Registered Nurse (Holiday Relief)

Aldersgate Nursing Home
12.1984 - 01.1985

Student Nurse

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
10.1984 - 11.1984

Master of Public Health - undefined

University of Sydney

Graduate Certificate in Population Health Research Methods - undefined

University of Sydney

Certificate of Mediation - undefined

Mediate Today Pty Ltd

Bachelor of Health Science - Mental Health Nursing

Charles Sturt University

Certificate in Urban Community Studies - undefined

Birkbeck College, University of London

ENB Course 945: Rehabilitation of the Mentally Ill - undefined

Queen Charlotte College of Nursing Education

Certificate in Mental Nursing - undefined

Wexham Park Hospital

Certificate in General Nursing - undefined

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Higher School Certificate - undefined

Strathfield South High School

Doctor of Public Health -

Flinders University

Master of Nursing Science - Nurse Practitioner

University of South Australia

Certificate IV in Training and assessment -

Parasol EMT

Graduate Certificate in Social and Community Practice -

Greater Western Institute of TAFE

AEB Course 900: Certificate in Counselling (Skills) -

Associated Examining Board, Central School of Counselling And Therapy

A H P R A Registration

NMW 0001277576

Working With Children Check

WWC1202494E

Australian Business Number

49620603755

NSW Driving License

9302AT

Professional Development

  • 2023-02-01, Adult National Outcomes and Casemix Collection (NOCC) Training, AMHOCN, On-line
  • 2023-01-01, Cultural Responsiveness Training Levels 1-3, Indigenous Allied Health Australia, On-line workshop series
  • 2022-12-01, Solihull Approach to Management Training Course, Solihull Approach Australia, 2 Days
  • 2022-10-27, Providing Suicide Bereavement Support, Australian centre for grief and bereavement, 3 Hours
  • 2022-04-28, Psychological First Aid, Phoenix Australia, On-line
  • 2022-11-01, CAMS TRAINED IN EVIDENCE-BASED SUICIDE-SPECIFIC CARE, CAMS-care, Multi modal learning
  • 2020-12-09, Fever Workshop - let's infuse the fever!, Murrumbidgee LHD, 1 Day
  • 2019-02-01, Comprehensive Training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT Institute, 1 Year
  • 2019-10-08, Australian College of Mental Health Nurses 45th ACMHN Annual Conference Sydney, Integrated Care: People, Practice, Policy
  • 2018-05-21, Clinical Skills Training for People working with complex mental health problems, Project Air, University of Wollongong, 2 day workshop
  • 2018-05-12, Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention, Black Dog Institute, 1 day workshop
  • 2018-04-10, Accredited Person Training, NSW Health, 2 day workshop
  • 2017-10-01, Opioid Treatment Accreditation Course (OTAC), University of Sydney, Online
  • 2017-07-17, Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, CBT Australia, 4 day workshop
  • 2017-08-28, DRUMBEAT Facilitator Training, Holyoake Institute, 4 day workshop
  • 2017-07-01, Mental Health First Aid – Facilitator Updates Youth and Standard, Mental Health First Aid Australia
  • 2014-01-01, The Advisory Board Company Talent Development Sessions, Continuing
  • 2015-12-01, Sensory Approaches in Mental Health Care, Queensland Health Online Course
  • 2014-09-01, Managing the Inevitable: Vicarious Trauma Workshops 1 & 2, Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia
  • 2014-01-01, People Management Skills Program (HETI), Modules 1-8
  • 2013-07-01, NSW Aboriginal Grief and Loss Training, NSW Institute of Psychiatry, 2 day workshop
  • 2013-03-01, Eating Disorders Forum, National Eating Disorders Collaboration, 1 day workshop
  • 2012-11-19, 4th Australian Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium: Putting People first, Adelaide
  • 2012-03-16, 5th Primary Mental Care Conference, Mental Health Nurses in Primary Care: putting the pieces together, Canberra
  • 2012-09-10, Mental Health First Aid Instructors Conference, Melbourne
  • 2011-10-01, Mindfulness (Rufus May), Broken Hill University (USyd) Department of Rural Health, 1 day Workshop
  • 2011-05-01, Working With Difficult Beliefs (Debra Lampshire ISPS), Broken Hill University (USyd) Department of Rural Health, 2 day workshop
  • 2011-04-01, Facilitating Recovery Workshop, The NSW Institute of Psychiatry (held Broken Hill), 3 day workshop
  • 2011-03-01, Medication Safety for Older People, Change Champions, Adelaide SA, 2 day forum
  • 2011-03-01, Mental Health and Medication Safety, Change Champions, Adelaide SA, 2 day forum

Conference Presentations

  • Person-Centred Mental Health Workshop: Consumer Collaboration, The essential ingredient, 21st Annual TheMHS Conference, Adelaide, 2011-09-06
  • Men's Group the Movie - A vehicle for Collaborative Community Mental Health promotion, 21st Annual TheMHS Conference, Adelaide, 2011-09-06
  • Salvation Army Recovery and Wellness Project, 21st Annual TheMHS Conference, Adelaide, 2011-09-06
  • Grrlfriends- Girls Reaching Resilience Living Strong, 21st Annual TheMHS Conference, Adelaide, 2011-09-06
  • Facing the challenge together – How we are working towards Cultural Competence in the Far West of NSW, 5th Australian Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium, Geelong, 2013-10-14
  • Can a movie change beliefs about mental illness?, 6th NSW Rural & Remote Conference, Albury, 2013-11-11
  • Working Towards Cultural Competence in Far West NSW, 6th NSW Rural & Remote Conference, Albury, 2013-11-11
  • Building mental health futures for Social Work Students, 6th NSW Rural & Remote Conference, Albury, 2013-11-11
  • Laugh Yourself Healthy - Community Mental Health promotion, 40th ACMHN Annual Conference, Melbourne, 2014-10-06
  • Trauma and Resilience: Mental Health Clinician Experiences of a Collaborative Rural/ Urban Disaster Response to Bushfires, Justice and equity: Issues and solutions for Rural and Remote Mental Health, Commercial Club Albury, 2023-11-08
  • Murrumbidgee’s Virtual “Suicide Prevention Outreach Team” (Spot) - The Story So Far , Commercial Club Albury, 2023-11-10

Publications

  • Martin E, O'Reilly S, Consumer Collaboration in Health Education, Focus on Health Professional Education: A Multi-disciplinary Journal, 8, 3, 2007-03-01, 87-94
  • Martin E, Rushforth A, Harvey D & O'Reilly S. (2008). Evaluation of an innovative workshop for nursing students on person centred care in mental health. International journal of mental health nursing. 17. A19-A19.
  • Newman C, Martin E, McGarry DE, Cashin A, Survey of a videoconference community of professional development for rural and urban nurses, Rural and Remote Health, 9, 2009-01-01, 1134, http://www.rrh.org.au
  • Martin E, Reducing the Stigma on Mental Health, The Jurist, 3, 2013-01-01, 6, http://flsa.org.au/publications/the-jurist-magazine/
  • Pierce D, Little F, Bennett-Levy J, Isaacs AN, Bridgman H, Lutkin SJ, Carey TA, Schlicht KG, McCabe-Gusta ZP, Martin E, Martinez LA. Mental health academics in rural and remote Australia. Rural Remote Health. Jul-Sep;16(3):3793. Epub 2016 Sep 22.
  • Thomas M, Martin E, Isobel S, 'Profound personal and professional impacts': A qualitative study of clinician experiences of a mental health disaster response to Australia's black summer bushfires, Aust J Rural Health, 2024-10-01, 32, 5, 959-968, 2024-07-24
Elizabeth Martin