Matthew Welfare
Newtown,New South Wales
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Nurse Consultant and educator with a proven track record at Western Sydney LHD and Australian College of Nursing, specializing in Trauma Critical Care Management and Team Development. Spearheaded the adoption of evidence-based practices, significantly enhancing patient care and staff proficiency. Renowned for transforming complex concepts into actionable knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare education.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer in Nursing
University of Sydney
01.2018 - Current
- Development and delivery of Traumatic Brain Injury lecture for 3rd year undergraduate students.
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Western Sydney LHD
02.2013 - Current
- Evaluated new technology advancements in patient care, making recommendations for adoption within the organization based on potential benefits.
- Provided expert consultation for complex cases, ensuring comprehensive assessments and appropriate interventions were delivered.
- Championed evidence-based practice within the organization by leading the implementation of clinical practice guidelines designed to improve patient care outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing guidance to clinical staff.
- Developed educational materials and conducted in-service trainings to enhance clinical staff knowledge on various health topics.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Created educational materials for staff and patients.
- Assessed effectiveness of clinical nursing interventions and programs.
- Conducted research and developed evidence-based clinical guidelines.
Associate Lecturer
University of Technology Sydney, Broadway
02.2011 - 11.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Led engaging lectures with audience awareness in mind, allowing feedback to inform lecture facilitation.
- Planned lectures based on targeted learning outcomes as assigned by organizational leadership.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Lecturer
Australian College of Nursing
02.2011 - 10.2019
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet set academic objectives.
- Development and delivery of 2 day 'The Deteriorating Patient'.
- Development and delivery of 3 days 'Patient Assessment Course'.
Nursing Lecturer
Australian College of Emergency Nusing
09.2001 - 04.2019
- Delivery of instruction of core content and knowledge of the course.
- Delivery of psychomotor skill stations that use scenario based interactive sessions to improve skills and clinical decision making.
- Maintenance of quality of course delivery and outcomes through audit.
- Investigate and develop innovation in course delivery.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Health Services Management
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW07-2004
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW04-2001
Skills
- Trauma Critical Care Management
- Trauma Team Training
- Team Development
- Trauma Team Education
- Nurse Leadership
- Nursing Education
- Patient Care Planning
Accomplishments
Published Research Study
Efficacy of high-flow nasal prong therapy in trauma patients with rib fractures and high-risk features for respiratory deterioration: a randomized controlled trial.
Jeremy Ming Hsu, Peter Telford Clark, Laura Elizabeth Connell, Welfare Matthew BMJ Journal Trauma and Acute Care Open. 2021. Volume 5, Issue 1.
Timeline
Lecturer in Nursing
University of Sydney
01.2018 - Current
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Western Sydney LHD
02.2013 - Current
Associate Lecturer
University of Technology Sydney, Broadway
02.2011 - 11.2021
Lecturer
Australian College of Nursing
02.2011 - 10.2019
Nursing Lecturer
Australian College of Emergency Nusing
09.2001 - 04.2019
Graduate Certificate - Health Services Management
University of Sydney
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Sydney
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