DrSusan Perlen
Casual Research Fellow
Faculty of Health/School of Nursing & Midwifery/Institute for Health Transformation
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- Casual Research FellowFaculty of Health/School of Nursing & Midwifery/Institute for Health Transformation
- +61 3 522 72258 (Work)
- Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125
BIO
As an authentic leader with a successful career in healthcare and public health research project management, I am passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. I hold a PhD, MPH, and certifications in nursing and midwifery, providing me with a deep understanding of research and hospital environments. I am outcomes-focused, highly organised, and adept at engaging effectively with a wide range of people. My current partnership role between Deakin University and Barwon Health enables me to cultivate positive relationships while addressing critical workforce issues and advancing quality and patient safety outcomes through collaborative research.
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT
- Casual Research FellowDeakin University, School of Nursing and Midwifery
DEGREES
- PhDUniversity of Melbourne, Melbourne, AustraliaMar 2009 - May 2016
- Master of Public HealthLa Trobe University, Melbourne, AustraliaAug 2004 - Nov 2008
- Bachelor of NursingAustralian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia1995
CERTIFICATIONS
- Registered General Nurse CertificateRoyal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia1986 - presentThree-year hospital-based general nurse training
- Registered Midwifery CertificateMercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne, Australia1990 - presentOne-year hospital-based midwifery course
AREA/FACULTY
- Faculty of Health
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE
- School of Nursing & Midwifery
SPECIALIST RESEARCH GROUP
- Institute for Health Transformation