LEE-ELLEN SPENCE
Clinical Nurse
Woodlands
Summary
Experienced infection control practitioner with post-graduate qualifications, including as an immunization program nurse. Committed to ongoing professional development and continuously striving to provide the highest standard of care.
Experienced in guiding teams, managing change, and policy development. Effective communicator, providing expert advice in clinical and managerial environments.
Collaborative compassionate approach, compassion with a strong commitment to excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant
Infection Prevention and Control Service
Darling Downs Health, Queensland
2019.07 - Current
- Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Nurse for Toowoomba and rural hospitals.
- Currently acting Clinical Nurse Consultant since October 2024
Clinical Nurse
Infection Management & Control Service
Metro North HHS, Redcliffe, QLD
2009.12 - 2019.07
- Clinical Nurse Infection Management and Prevention role as a job share, retaining Clinical Nurse Day surgery position
- Clinical Nurse Hand Hygiene and Aseptic Technique education
- Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Clinical Nurse Day Procedure Unit with secondment to Nurse Unit Manager
- Registered Nurse; Intensive Care Unit secondment 12 month
Registered Nurse
Redcliffe Hospital
2005.02 - 2009.12
- Day Procedure Unit and Pre Admission Clinic
- Nursing Support, Redcliffe Hospital
- Employed with with Peninsula Private Hospital Health Scope and Oxley nursing agency during this period
Registered Nurse
Hastings Hospital
1999.01 - 2005.10
- Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
- Registered Nurse Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation
- Registered Nurse; Acute Medical - Respiratory / Renal
- Infection Control Representative on above wards
- Registered Nurse: Acute Psychiatric Unit
Education
Foundations of Infection Prevention And Control -
ACICP
2021.12 - 2022.05
Immunisation Program Registered Nurse
Cunningham Center Toowoomba Queensland
Toowoomba Queensland 2001.04 -
Transition To Adult Intensive Care Nursing -
Intensive Care Unit, Redcliffe Hospital
Metro North HHS, Queensland 2013.01 - 2025.05
Postgraduate Certificate of Infection Control -
James Cook University
Townsville, Australia 2025.01 - 2012.04
Bachelor of Nursing -
E.I.T Hawkes Bay
Napier, New Zealand 2001.04 -
Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing -
E.I.T Hawkes Bay
Napier, New Zealand 2001.04 -
Skills
Credentialed immunisation programe nurse with experience in vaccine administration and management
Advanced knowledge and experience in the management of infectious diseases in a health care environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate a team to achieve the best possible outcome for the health care recipient
Excellent communication skills Proficient with data management and a wide range of technology
Awards
- RECOGNITION OF PRESENTING AT THE JUNIOR & SENIOR HOUSE OFFICER ORIENTATION PROGRAM; INFECTION MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION, 01/01/19
- BUILDING TEAMS NOMINEE; DAY PROCEDURE UNIT, 01/01/16
- INNOVATION AWARD NOMINEE; ANTT PROGRAM, 01/01/15
- TOMORROWS LEADER NOMINEE; DAY PROCEDURE UNIT, 01/01/15
- SAFETY FOR ALL NOMINEE; DAY PROCEDURE UNIT WRITTEN DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS, 01/01/10
Roles And Responsibilities
- HAND HYGIENE AUDITOR (HAND HYGIENE AUSTRALIA; 5 MOMENTS)
- ASEPTIC NON TOUCH TECHNIQUE AUDITOR
- FIRE WARDEN
Timeline
Postgraduate Certificate of Infection Control -
James Cook University
2025.01 - 2012.04
Foundations of Infection Prevention And Control -
ACICP
2021.12 - 2022.05
Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant
Infection Prevention and Control Service
2019.07 - Current
Transition To Adult Intensive Care Nursing -
Intensive Care Unit, Redcliffe Hospital
2013.01 - 2025.05
Clinical Nurse
Infection Management & Control Service
2009.12 - 2019.07
Registered Nurse
Redcliffe Hospital
2005.02 - 2009.12
Immunisation Program Registered Nurse
Cunningham Center Toowoomba Queensland
2001.04 -
Bachelor of Nursing -
E.I.T Hawkes Bay
2001.04 -
Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing -
E.I.T Hawkes Bay
2001.04 -
Registered Nurse
Hastings Hospital
1999.01 - 2005.10