Biography

I am dual trained as a Registered Nurse and as a Paramedic with the HCPC.

My previous Nursing roles have included the specialities of Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing in General Theatres, Intensive Care Nursing, Occupational Health Nursing and a Minor Injuries setting in the Private Holiday and Leisure Sector.

As a Paramedic I have worked as an IHCD instructor, Education and Training Manager and Emergency Care Practitioner.

My previous University role have included Course Leader Dip HE Paramedic Science, Pathway Lead for UADips in Emergency Care and Enhanced Health Assessment and Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing (Pre Reg),  Lecturer Post Reg Paramedic CPD, Associate lecturer in Paramedic Practice for the Scottish Ambulance Service at Glasgow Caledonian University. 

My current post is as a Lecturer in Adult Nursing for the Pre Reg BSc in Nursing

Qualifications and memberships

MSc Practice Development

PGc in Academic Practice

Certificate in Anaesthetic Nursing

University Advanced Diploma - Occupational Health

BSc Hons Professional Practice (Emergency and Unscheduled Care)

Cert Ed

IHCD Ambulance Aid Instructor

Registered Paramedic HCPC

Registered General Nurse NMC

Academic and research interests

Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology

Anaesthetic Nursing

Intensive Care

Occupational Health and Stress

Emergency and Urgent Care

Respiratory Health Assessment

Paramedic Science

Consultation and Physical Examination skills

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