Colleen Mcgoldrick

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About Me

I am currently a nursing academic at CQUniversity, working towards the completion of my PhD. In my role, I serve as the coordinator for first-year students in the Bachelor of Nursing program. I hold several qualifications, including a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education and a Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies with a focus on Chronic Disease Management from the University of Queensland (UQ). Additionally, I have Diplomas in Health Studies, COPD Management, and Asthma Management from the UK. I teach both clinical and theoretical subjects within the Bachelor of Nursing curriculum.

As a developing researcher, my interests primarily focus on chronic disease management, respiratory care, and education. I am also a guest lecturer at the University of Queensland, where I teach medical students about COPD and asthma management in community and primary healthcare settings. Furthermore, I am a committee member for the Lung Foundation Australia's Primary Care Clinical Advisory and serve on the review panel for Queensland Health's Spirometry Training Program.

With a diverse nursing career spanning over 30 years, I have gained experience in various fields, including sub-acute care, community health, rehabilitation, elderly care, general practice, chronic disease management, and respiratory care. I have a strong passion for chronic disease management, particularly in respiratory care, and I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.

General

Universities Studied At

Durham University-United Kingdom

University of Sunderland-United Kingdom

The University of Queensland-Australia

Central Queensland University-Australia

Universities Worked At

Central Queensland University

Queensland University of Technology

Awards

2009 - Winner in the Australian Practice Nurse Association Best Practice Awards for Chronic Disease Management

2007 - Finalist in the Australian Practice Nurse Association Best Practice Awards for Women’s Health

2006 - Australian General Practice of the Year

Media Citations

ABC radio interview - Badging Ceremony Bundaberg 2019

https://www.abc.net.au/radio/widebay/programs/breakfast/breakfast/11584824

Previous teaching

Throughout my career, I have been involved in in-house training, and mentoring of nursing students, medical students and nurse practitioner candidates as well as other health professionals in a clinical scenario.

I have also been involved in teaching and assessing National Vocational Qualifications in the UK.

Professional Experience

Australia

2015 to current - Nursing Academic, CQUniversity Bundaberg

2010 - Nurse Practitioner Chronic Disease Management/ Respiratory, Bundaberg Base Hospital

2008 - 2010 Nurse Practitioner Chronic Disease Management, Alexandra Park Medical Bundaberg

2005 - 2008 Practice Nurse, Alexandra Park Medical Bundaberg

2004 - 2005 RN G1 L8, Friendly Society Private Hospital Bundaberg

United Kingdom

2002 - 2004 Practice Nurse/Respiratory Specialist

2000 - 2002 Deputy Manager, Regents Close Residential

1999 - 2000 NVQ workplace assessors in Care

1996 - 1999 Sister in Charge, Rehabilitation Unit Peterlee-NVQ Adult Training and Assessors

1995 - 1996 Orthopedic Trauma, Orthopedic Nursing Certificate Sunderland General Hospital

1992 - 1995 Practice Nurse Peterlee

1988 - 1992 A/E & Orthopedic Trauma Hartlepool General Hospital, Adult Teaching Certificate

Professional Memberships

Australian College of Nurses (ACN)

Statewide Respiratory Network Queensland (SWRN)

Queensland Nursing and Midwifery Union (QNMU)

Australian Lung Foundation-Primary Care Clinical Advisory Committee member

Statewide Respiratory Clinical Network-Spirometry Training Review Panel

Responsibilities

Ensure good relationships and support with students and industry in order to ensure good clinical placements.

Make contributions to academic/clinical learning in the School of Nursing and Midwifery and Social Sciences.

Review curriculum, write and develop content for units.

Contribute to quality outcomes in student learning through scholarly activities, research, and/or relevant professional activities.

Professional Interests

Respiratory Care

Chronic Disease Management

Clinical Teaching

Education

Research

Key Achievements

Australian Lung Foundation Workshops-COPD Management
Chronic Disease Management Workshop Bundaberg Base Hospital – runs 3 x year-organiser and presenter
ACNP QLD Chapter NP Workshop (organization committee) 2014
National Asthma Council Presenter; Primary Care Asthma Update; Asthma & Respiratory Management Seminar for Practice Nurses: Presenters Training Day; National Asthma Council Australia; 2012
QUT Academic/Clinical Facilitator for Nurse Practitioner Candidates: 2011- onwards
PNCE Conference Cairns: Organizing, setting up and motivating clients to attend Chronic Disease Management Clinics 2009
APNA-The Right Stuff-Inaugural Conference Melbourne: Role of Nurse Practitioner in Chronic Disease Management within the setting of General
Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies in the field of Chronic Disease Management Australia: University of Queensland: 2008
Nurse Immunization Provider Australia: 2005
Pap Smear Provider Australia: 2006
Asthma Educator Australia: Asthma Foundation of Queensland: 2 days: 2006
Practice Management Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 6 months course: University of Sunderland UK: 2003
Practice Development in Asthma: 6 months course: University of Sunderland UK: 2002
Diploma in Health Studies: University of Durham UK: 1996