Eddie is a credentialed and registered mental health Nurse Practitioner.
As a Nurse Practitioner, Eddie has increased his knowledge and skills in assessment, diagnosis, clinical investigations, prescribing of medications, and making specialist referrals.
Eddie has worked in the field of mental health for 15 years and has worked in senior clinical roles within Queensland Health (mental health and specialised services) mainly West Moreton Region. He started his career as a Registered Nurse working in a Forensic Mental Health Service-The Park Centre for Mental Health. He worked in both high and medium secure units were her gained extensive experience in management of complex and severe mental illness.
He gained extensive hands-on experience working within the Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit and Alcohol and Other Drugs within West Moreton. He held senior roles providing specialist mental health care across the Southern Queensland’s adult Correctional Centres and Acute Care Team Emergency Department. He also provided education support to nursing students at University of Southern Queensland
His approach is patient-centred, holistic, recovery focused with a culturally sensitive view. He is a firm believer in developing insight, coping strategies and skills for managing emotional issues. Eddie is passionate about promoting awareness of mental health disorders and establishing support networks to help with early diagnosis and intervention in mental health.
Eddie holds a Bachelor of Nursing Degree (ACU), and two Master’s degrees in Mental Health Nursing (UQ) and Nurse Practitioner (QUT). Eddie has completed further studies in therapeutic interventions.
Eddie’ strength is his calm and clear-headed approach to complex situations and sharing mental health knowledge by providing education and ongoing support to his team.
Outside the office Eddie loves camping and outdoor lifestyle.