Melanie Shanahan

Melanie Shanahan is an experienced healthcare professional specializing in aged and palliative care, currently serving as a Nurse Practitioner Candidate at Dhelkaya Health while enhancing advanced nursing practice skills. With a history of roles including Clinical Nurse Consultant for Aged Care and Dementia Consultant at HammondCare, Melanie has extensive expertise in consultancy, behavior management, and program leadership in aged care settings. Previous positions include Business Manager and Clinical Care Manager at Castlemaine Health and Bupa Aged Care Australia, respectively, as well as Program Manager for Integrated Palliative Care at Bendigo Health, demonstrating a strong background in compliance and quality improvement. Melanie holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Advanced Nursing Practice and a Master of Palliative Care in Aged Care, underscoring a commitment to continuous professional development in nursing.