Mrs Michelle Carr
GCTAE; GradCertClinNurs:Neursciences, BN, Cert 4 TAETeacher/HOC - VET Health and Nursing
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences
1 - 2.12
6 Finsbury Place, Townsville QLD 4810
Michelle is a teacher and Head of Course for VET in the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Sciences at CQUniversity in Townsville, Australia. Michelle has teaching experience both in Higher Education and Vocational education. She considers her area of expertise as vocational education from certificate through to diploma level qualifications. Michelle's clinical specialty is neurosciences nursing.
Background
Michelle commenced her Bachelor of Nursing study through Avondale College, where she lived in the nursing quarters and worked at the hospital while studying. This unique opportunity cemented her passion for nursing and appreciation for the multidisciplinary team. Michelle later transferred and completed her Bachelor through Griffith University in 2000.
Michelle's clinical specialty is Neurosciences. She has spent a large portion of her nursing career in this specialty and completed a Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing in Neurosciences through ACU.
Outside of nursing, Michelle has a passion for quality and teaching. She has previously taught in Higher Ed at ACU and worked as a Quality Improvement Officer for Mater Health Services.
Universities Studied At
Central Queensland University
Australian Catholic University
Griffith University
Sydney Adventist College
Universities Worked At
Central Queensland University
Australian Catholic University
Awards
Mater Clinical Teaching & Learning Award, Excellence in Teaching 2011
Mater Clinical Teaching & Learning Award, Clinical Supervisor of the Year 2011
Mater Clinical Teaching & Learning Award, Outstanding Achievement in a Registered Nurse Post Graduate Program 2008.
Previous teaching
Diploma of Nursing V.E.T - Mater Education LTD Brisbane
BN Nursing - Australian Catholic University
Professional Experience
- Head of Course, VET Health & Nursing - School of Nursing. Midwifery and Social Sciences, Townsville, CQUniversity (Sept 2020 - current)
- Teacher, Diploma of Nursing - School of Nursing. Midwifery and Social Sciences, Townsville, CQUniversity (April 2018 - Sept 2020)
- Registered Nurse (Casual), Townsville University Hospital (2019)
- Educator, Diploma of Nursing, Brisbane, Mater Education Limited (2013 - 2017)
- Clinical Educator - Neurosciences Unit, Mater Private Hospital, Brisbane (2009 - 2013)
- Quality Improvement Officer- Service Improvement Unit, Mater Private Hospital, Brisbane (2007 - 2009)
- ACUMP3 Clinical Coordinator, Mater Private Hospital, Brisbane (2006 - 2007)
- Clinical Laboratory Teacher, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane (2005-2006)
- Registered Nurse, Mater Private Hospital Brisbane (2002 - 2017)
Professional Memberships
Current Registration with AHPRA, Registered Nurse (Division 1): NMW0001455429
Australian College of Nurses - Member
Ausmed - Member
Queensland Nurses Union - Member
National Tertiary Education Union - Member