Linda McKean
Cowaramup,WA
Summary
With a robust background in neonatal education and clinical nursing, honed at the Neonatal Directorate, Women and Newborn Health Care, I excel in course implementation and fostering student relations. My achievements include developing a comprehensive upskilling program and integrating simulation training, showcasing my expertise in professional training and group instruction.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Educator – Postgraduate
Neonatal Directorate, Women and Newborn Health Care
Subiaco, Western Australia
06.2003 - Current
- My primary responsibility in this role is the facilitation of the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Neonates) run in collaboration with Curtin University
- The initial intake of students to this program was 2010
- Prior to the transition to Curtin University the program had been a hospital-based certificate since 1979
- The program consists of 4 units – two science and two practical units
- The major assessment tool for the program is an online ePortfolio which the students are required to have completed by the end of the program
- The portfolio meets the course/university outcomes and the Australian College of Neonatal Nurses standards
- In its current format the program is one year full-time
- Students must be concurrently employed with the Neonatal Directorate and have two years post basic experience with one-year experience in the NICU
- I developed a series of study day programs for the neonatal nursing staff in 2004 which assisted staff in maintaining / updating skills and knowledge
- Facilitated a two-day Neonatal Upskilling program for metropolitan and rural Registered Nurses/Midwives which is run yearly
- Currently involved in setting up a simulation program for multidisciplinary NCCU staff
- I am a participant of several committees within the organisation: Education Stakeholders Committee (WNHS), Simulation Sub-Committee, NCCU Education Committee, Education Committee (for nursing staff involved in education within the NCCU), Neonatal Coordination Group, a number of other local level meetings for the unit and around the hospital
Clinical Development Nurse
NCCU, Subiaco
Subiaco, Western Australia
09.2002 - 06.2003
- My responsibilities in this role included the education of new Nurses to the NCCU – a comprehensive orientation program considering prior experience of each new Nurse
- Developing the inservice program for the NCCU
- Providing lectures and clinical sessions for all staff
- Undertaking performance reviews with junior staff
- Attending unit management meetings and special interest groups
Clinical Nurse
KEMH/PMH, Subiaco
Subiaco, Western Australia
07.2000 - 06.2002
- My responsibilities in this role included coordinating the NICU/L2 nursery/High Dependency Unit and the Neonatal Surgical Unit
- It was my role to supervise junior Registered Nurses, Graduates, both new starts and agency nurses, Midwifery students and Graduates
- During this time, I had an opportunity to act as the Clinical Development Nurse within the Special Care Nurseries at KEMH
- As a result, I was then successful in gaining the CDN position at 6B, PMH
Registered Nurse/Neonatal Trained
KEMH/PMH, Subiaco
Subiaco, Western Australia
02.1999 - 07.2000
- I consolidated my neonatal training during this time
- Working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Level 2 Nursery, High Dependency Unit and the Neonatal Surgical Unit
Registered Nurse – Special Care Nurseries
KEMH, Subiaco
Subiaco, Western Australia
02.1998 - 02.1999
- During this time, I successfully completed my training as a Specialist Neonatal Trained Nurse
Registered Nurse – Special Care Nurseries
KEMH, Subiaco
Subiaco, Western Australia
11.1997 - 02.1998
- During this time, I was orientated to both the Level 2 and Level 3 Intensive Care Unit of the nursery
- I was also successful in gaining a position on the Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Course beginning February 1998
Clinical Nurse/Midwife
Thursday Island Hospital, Queensland
Thursday Island, Queensland
03.1997 - 11.1997
- During my time working in the Maternity Unit I worked generally alone on late and night shifts attending to labouring women and their babies
- The hospital had approximately 250 medium to high-risk births per year
- I was also responsible for caring for neonates in the Level 2 nursery as well running the ante-natal and post-natal clinics
Acting Director of Nursing
Bamaga Hospital, Queensland
Bamaga, Queensland
01.1997 - 03.1997
- I was professionally and operationally responsible for the day to day running of the hospital and community nurses
Registered Midwife
Port Hedland Regional Hospital, Western Australia
Port Hedland, Western Australia
10.1995 - 12.1996
- Consolidated my experience as a Midwife in this unit
- I also had an opportunity to relieve as the Hospital Night Manager for a period of time
Clinical Nurse Level 2
Thursday Island Hospital, Queensland
Thursday Island, Queensland
05.1994 - 09.1995
- Worked in the 30-bed General ward of the hospital
- Duties included coordination of the unit, rostering and aerial retrievals from the outer islands of the Torres Strait
- Relieved in the Clinical Nursing Consultant position (General Ward) from 12/1994-01/1995 and 320 hours as a Midwife
Student Midwife
Kirwan Hospital for Women, Townsville, Queensland
Townsville, Queensland
03.1993 - 03.1994
- Successfully completed the 12-month Midwifery program
Registered General Nurse
Bamaga Hospital, Queensland
Bamaga, Queensland
07.1992 - 01.1993
- My responsibilities in this remote area hospital included looking after a 20-bed ward and an emergency/casualty department
- I was also responsible for dispensing medications from pharmacy, carrying out routine investigations (bloods, xrays, ECG’s etc)
- As part of my responsibilities I was required to do basic suturing and inserting intravenous cannula
Registered General Nurse
King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women (KEMH), Western Australia
Western Australia
08.1991 - 06.1992
- I worked during my time at KEMH on the Gynaecology and Oncology ward
- I also had an opportunity to work in Special Care Nursery
Registered General Nurse
Fremantle Hospital
Fremantle
08.1990 - 08.1991
- I worked for 5 months on a Medical Ward and eight months on a General Surgical and Vascular Ward
Small Offset Printer
State Printing Division
Wembley, Western Australia
09.1979 - 07.1987
Clerical Assistant – Grade 1
Commonwealth Department of Housing and Construction
Perth, Western Australia
05.1979 - 08.1979
Clerk
Department of Statistics
Christchurch, New Zealand
11.1976 - 03.1977
Education
Graduate Diploma - Health Professional Education
University of Western Australia
Nedlands, Western Australia01.2015
Master of Nursing - 155663
Curtin University of Technology
Bentley, Western Australia01.2007
Postgraduate Diploma - Clinical Nursing (Neonatal Intensive Care) - 116116
Curtin University of Technology
Bentley, Western Australia01.2003
Certificate - Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women
Subiaco, Western Australia01.1999
Certificate - Midwifery Course
Kirwan Hospital for Women
Townsville, Queensland01.1994
Bachelor of Health Science - Nursing
Edith Cowan University
Churchlands, Western Australia01.1991
Diploma of Health Science - Nursing
Western Australian College of Advanced Education
Churchlands, Western Australia01.1990
Tertiary Entrance Examination -
Kelmscott Senior High School
01.1986
Completed a one-year Secretarial Studies Course -
Christchurch Technical Institute
Christchurch, New Zealand01.1976
Avonside Girls High School
Christchurch01.1975
Skills
- Academic goals
- Student relations
- Continuing education
- Professional training
- Group and individual instruction
- Course implementation
Accomplishments
- 2015, Completed a Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education through the University of Western Australia.
- 2007, Gained a Master of Nursing looking at the history and development of the Hospital Based Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing course.
- 2010, Transitioned the Post Basic Certificate in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing to a tertiary setting (Curtin University).
- 2013, In collaboration with colleagues developed a simulation-based education program.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/21/58
Timeline
Neonatal Educator – Postgraduate
Neonatal Directorate, Women and Newborn Health Care
06.2003 - Current
Clinical Development Nurse
NCCU, Subiaco
09.2002 - 06.2003
Clinical Nurse
KEMH/PMH, Subiaco
07.2000 - 06.2002
Registered Nurse/Neonatal Trained
KEMH/PMH, Subiaco
02.1999 - 07.2000
Registered Nurse – Special Care Nurseries
KEMH, Subiaco
02.1998 - 02.1999
Registered Nurse – Special Care Nurseries
KEMH, Subiaco
11.1997 - 02.1998
Clinical Nurse/Midwife
Thursday Island Hospital, Queensland
03.1997 - 11.1997
Acting Director of Nursing
Bamaga Hospital, Queensland
01.1997 - 03.1997
Registered Midwife
Port Hedland Regional Hospital, Western Australia
10.1995 - 12.1996
Clinical Nurse Level 2
Thursday Island Hospital, Queensland
05.1994 - 09.1995
Student Midwife
Kirwan Hospital for Women, Townsville, Queensland
03.1993 - 03.1994
Registered General Nurse
Bamaga Hospital, Queensland
07.1992 - 01.1993
Registered General Nurse
King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women (KEMH), Western Australia
08.1991 - 06.1992
Registered General Nurse
Fremantle Hospital
08.1990 - 08.1991
Small Offset Printer
State Printing Division
09.1979 - 07.1987
Clerical Assistant – Grade 1
Commonwealth Department of Housing and Construction
05.1979 - 08.1979
Clerk
Department of Statistics
11.1976 - 03.1977
Graduate Diploma - Health Professional Education
University of Western Australia
Master of Nursing - 155663
Curtin University of Technology
Postgraduate Diploma - Clinical Nursing (Neonatal Intensive Care) - 116116
Curtin University of Technology
Certificate - Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women
Certificate - Midwifery Course
Kirwan Hospital for Women
Bachelor of Health Science - Nursing
Edith Cowan University
Diploma of Health Science - Nursing
Western Australian College of Advanced Education
Tertiary Entrance Examination -
Kelmscott Senior High School
Completed a one-year Secretarial Studies Course -
Christchurch Technical Institute
Avonside Girls High School
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