Patricia Nicholson
Torquay,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Associate Professor of Nursing at Deakin University, recognized for innovative curriculum development and securing grant funding to enhance patient outcomes. Expert in comprehensive patient management and engaging instructional techniques, fostering inclusivity and mentoring junior faculty. Published researcher committed to advancing nursing education and practice through evidence-based methodologies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor of Nursing
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC
02.2015 - Current
- Designed and developed course materials for nursing programs, ensuring alignment with educational and national standards.
- Led innovative curriculum development to enhance student engagement, improved student outcomes and improve retention.
- Secured grant funding for ongoing research projects aimed at advancing nursing practice and improving patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior academic members in teaching strategies, research activities, and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based practice projects for improved patient care.
- Contributed to the advancement of nursing education by publishing scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national conferences.
- Promoted a culture of inclusivity by fostering an environment that valued diversity among faculty, staff, and students.
- Served on university committees focused on enhancing curriculum quality, diversity initiatives, and faculty initiatives.
- Developed strong partnerships with local healthcare organisations to provide clinical learning opportunities for students.
- Led curriculum revisions in response to changes in industry standards and regulations requirements ensuring up-to-date content delivery.
- Supported the growth of online course offerings by designing engaging distance-learning modules tailored for adult learners.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay current with nursing trends and pedagogical methods.
Education
Ph.D. - Education
The University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC01-2011
Master of Education -
The University of Melbourne
Parkville, VICBachelor of Arts - Nursing Education And Community Health
The University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Management -
The University of South Africa
Skills
- Comprehensive patient management
- Collaborative project engagement
- Engaging instructional techniques
- Specialised clinical knowledge
- Analytical assessment techniques
- Research-informed practice
- Commitment to patient safety
- Educational methodologies
- Student supervision
- Skilled in mentoring others
- Strong verbal communication
- Analytical reasoning
- Strong verbal communication
- Collaborative team development
- Intrinsic motivation
- Critical analysis
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Curriculum design
Timeline
Associate Professor of Nursing
Deakin University
02.2015 - Current
Ph.D. - Education
The University of Melbourne
Master of Education -
The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing Education And Community Health
The University of South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Management -
The University of South Africa