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Melanie Buhlmann is a Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Edith Cowan University (ECU). She holds a Master of Nursing (Research) from ECU (2019) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Curtin University (2012). Her research focuses on the psychological and professional impacts of critical incidents on healthcare workers, particularly nurses and midwives, aiming to improve post-incident support systems. She has received notable awards for teaching excellence, including the 2018 Excellence in Engaged Teaching Award and the 2015 Vice-Chancellor Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning.
Professional background includes over 17 years in clinical practice, spanning roles from Registered Nurse in Zurich (1995-2000) to Clinical Nurse Educator at St John of God Hospital (2005-2012). Her teaching philosophy emphasizes role-modelling professional nursing behaviors to foster student empowerment and identity development.
Key research outputs include studies on second victims of medical errors and systemic impacts of critical incidents. Her work is published in Journal of Advanced Nursing and Journal of Clinical Nursing, reflecting a focus on qualitative and systematic review methodologies.
