A wound care practitioner at a vascular clinic plays a critical role in diagnosing, treating, and managing complex wounds, particularly those related to vascular conditions such as peripheral arterial disease, venous insufficiency, and diabetic foot ulcers.
TRANSITIONAL NURSE PRACTITIONER
Leah Dixon is a Transitional Nurse Practitioner with advanced expertise in the management of complex wounds. She began her nursing career in New Zealand, earning a Bachelor of Nursing in 2014, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in 2017.
In 2018, Leah relocated to Australia, where she gained diverse clinical experience across emergency settings in the Northern Territory and New South Wales. Leah has been working as a transitional nurse practitioner in community health since 2020, where she plays a key role in delivering specialised wound care across the district. Leah is currently completing her Master of Nurse Practitioner at the University of Sydney.
Leah brings a strong foundation in clinical procedures and evidence-based wound care, with a particular focus on chronic and complex wounds. She is also an accredited lymphoedema therapist, further strengthening her capacity to manage multifactorial conditions and deliver holistic, patient-centred care.
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