During this time, Alicia gained skills in developing therapeutic relationships through effective communication with patients of different cultures, ages and backgrounds whilst providing nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and their families.
While nursing on the wards, Alicia found an interest drug and alcohol and mental health nursing and saw a need to reduce stigma towards these populations and gained experience providing case management. Now completing her graduate studies in drug and alcohol, Alicia intents to maintain her nursing skills, casually working in drug and alcohol and mental health.
Prior to this, Alicia studied pharmacy hospital services and gained a position as a pharmacy technician in a Perth based hospital, then transferred to Royal North Shore Hospital. She has had over 5 years experience in this role, as well as Senior pharmacy technician where she managed a production unit and manufactured cytotoxic medication for inpatients and cancer outpatients.
Alicia has joined CTF as she has great motivation to raise awareness for NF to the public, and to professionals by empowering individuals through knowledge. The role of the support service coordinator allows Alicia to utilise her case management skills to provide compassionate care and client advocacy. Working in the health field, Alicia understands the importance of building relationships and providing support to families and hopes to do so at CTF.
Email: alicia.zadeian@ctf.org.au