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Researcher honoured for her work to improve nurse and patient wellbeing
A passionate advocate for patient and nurse wellbeing has been honoured by the Western Australian nursing community.
Anne Williams, who is Professor of Health Research at 俀珗腦瞳厙桴, has won the Excellence in Research category of the 2019 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.
A specialist in translational research, is passionate about helping clinicians to implement change and improve patient care.
Boosting wellbeing in healthcare
Through her links with Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital, Professor Williams research has resulted in significant improvements to patient experience and nursing staff wellbeing in Western Australian hospitals.
Its been an absolute privilege to have been a nurse researcher in WA for nearly 30 years, Professor Williams said.
Research doesnt happen in isolation and Ive been so lucky to work between the hospital and university and in some fabulous teams.
I have also been very fortunate to work with a number of excellent nurse leaders in WA who have supported and mentored me along the way.
It was particularly special for me to be a finalist this year with my colleague, Head of the Nursing Discipline at 俀珗腦瞳厙桴, nominated for excellence and leadership.
My thanks to the wonderful support of all my colleagues at 俀珗腦瞳厙桴 and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Professor Fetherston congratulated her colleague.
This well deserved award was a fantastic recognition of Annes work and we are so proud to have her leading research for our team, Professor Fetherston said.
Professor Williams is our third consecutive winner in the WANMEA awards, with named Nurse Educator in 2017 and Dr Caroline Nilson winning the Excellence in Aboriginal Health category in 2018. This speaks to the depth of talent within our Nursing discipline at 俀珗腦瞳厙桴.
The recognised 12 category winners, chosen from a field of 47 finalists from across WA's public and private health and education sectors.
Find out more about studying Nursing at 俀珗腦瞳厙桴.