Ms Debbie Bannan
BNSc, B.H.Sc, Grad Cert Critical Care (Intensive Care), PGDipMid, MMid, PhyMRSAssociate Lecturer - Nursing
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences
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I am currently an Associate Lecturer with the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Townsville. Prior to my appointment I worked as a senior midwifery clinician in Townsville and have experience and qualifications in Intensive Care, Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care, Disaster Management and fulfilling academic roles.
I have significant experience in clinical skills training, risk management, implementing change in clinical practice, educating, guiding the development of student nurses and midwives.
Background
I am an accomplished senior clinician with extensive experience in acute and specialised healthcare. I also have significant experience in working within disaster management teams providing healthcare resources to affected areas around North Queensland.
Universities Studied At
James Cook University
Monash University
Universities Worked At
James Cook University, Townsville
Awards
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (1997)
Post Graduate Certificate in Critical Care (1999)
Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery (1999)
Master of Midwifery (2004)
Bachelor of Health Sciences (2015)
Physics for Radiation Sciences (2023)
Co-authored two modules for the Masters of Midwifery program, James Cook University, 2005
Australian College of Midwives Inc. (QLD) prize for Academic and Practical Excellence 2002
Minister for Health - Commendation pin for work conducted during cyclone Larry, 2006
Bill Boyd Black Bottle award for best presented paper 'Influenza A in Pregnant Women', at the Obstetric and Gynaecology Conference, Airlie Beach, 2007
Previous teaching
James Cook University - Academic tutor and
Professional Experience
Intensive Care
Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care
Midwifery
Professional Memberships
Nurses and Midwives Union
Responsibilities
Direct student education in various areas of healthcare and health practice
Midwifery - Midwifery not elsewhere classified
Pathophysiology of disease processes during the antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum periods