Michelle Cassidy
North Lakes,QLD
Summary
I am a dynamic experienced registered nurse and midwife, child health nurse and Immunisation nurse provider with 30 years of clinical nurse experience across primary health care, maternal health and community nursing.
I am highly skilled in preventative health care, independent clinical assessments and supporting families across the lifespan with extensive experience in nursing and midwifery, early childhood development and immunisation delivery.
I am known for strong clinical judgement, ability to work autonomously and strong adaptability skills in nursing and midwifery fields and passionate about improving health outcomes in remote and rural communities
I am eager to contribute my broad skill set to deliver high quality primary health care with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in western rural Queensland.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Child Health Nurse & Immunisation Nurse Provider
QLD Health
Brisbane, Qld
08.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive child health assessments from newborn through early childhood
- Conduct developmental screening and early intervention assessments
- Deliver parent education on infant sleep, behaviour and child development
- Identify and support families with emotional, social or health vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including GP’s, allied health and community services
- Provide preventative health education and health promotion programs
- Deliver childhood immunisations in accordance with the National Immunisation Schedule
- Provide education and counselling regarding vaccine safety and effectiveness
- Maintain accurate vaccination records and cold chain management
Registered Nurse & Midwife
Western Health
Melbourne, Vic
02.2000 - 06.2023
- Provided antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to women and their families
- Monitored maternal and fetal wellbeing and managed labor and birth care to women and their families
- Delivered breastfeeding support and postnatal education
- Supported women with diverse cultural and social backgrounds
- Emergency department nurse in a high acuity emergency department managing diverse presentations across the lifespan
- Conducted rapid clinical assessments and patient prioritisations in time sensitive situations in a fast paced environment
- Assisted in the stabilisation and management of urgent conditions
Flight Attendant
Virgin Airlines
Melbourne, Vic
08.2005 - 02.2008
- Provided customer care and safety support within a regulated aviation environment
- Trained in aviation safety procedures, emergency response and teamwork in time critical situations
- Developed strong communication, situational awareness and problem solving skills
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Freemasons Hospital
Melbourne, Vic
01.1996 - 12.1998
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Education
Immunisation -
Cunningham Centre
03.2024 - 05.2024
Diploma of Family And Child Health
RMIT
Melbourne, Vic 01.2018 - 11.2019
Diploma of Midwifery -
La Trobe University
Melbourne , Vic 01.1999 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Victoria University
Melbourne , Vic 03.1993 - 11.1995
Skills
- Child health assessments
- Developmental screening
- Immunisation delivery
- Vaccine education
- Health promotion and patient education
- Antenatal and postnatal assessments
- Managing labor
- Breastfeeding support and education
- Maternal wellbeing assessments
- Infant growth and developmental assessment
- Parenting education and early intervention
- Family centred care
- Childhood immunisation delivery
- Vaccine education and counselling
- Cold chain management
- Rapid patient assessment
- Recognising clinical deterioration
- Prioritisation and triage support
- Autonomous clinical decision making
- Ability to manage diverse presentations across the lifespan
- Strong patient communication and education skills
- Adaptable and resourceful in changing clinical environments
Timeline
Immunisation -
Cunningham Centre
03.2024 - 05.2024
Child Health Nurse & Immunisation Nurse Provider
QLD Health
08.2023 - Current
Diploma of Family And Child Health
RMIT
01.2018 - 11.2019
Flight Attendant
Virgin Airlines
08.2005 - 02.2008
Registered Nurse & Midwife
Western Health
02.2000 - 06.2023
Diploma of Midwifery -
La Trobe University
01.1999 - 12.1999
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Freemasons Hospital
01.1996 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Victoria University
03.1993 - 11.1995