Tamieka is currently employed as a Cardiopulmonary Nurse at Grampians Health Ballarat and as a Cardiac Health Nurse at Ballarat Community Health. She has experience in different aspects of nursing including cardiovascular, neurology, stroke and medical care.
She is also currently studying at the University of Tasmania completing her Graduate Diploma of Cardiovascular Nursing and working towards completing her Masters of Cardiovascular Nursing.
Tamieka is currently a member of Heartbeat Victoria’s Ballarat branch and a subcommittee member of the Australian Cardiac Rehabilitation Association (ACRA).
What do you find most rewarding about your association with Heartbeat Victoria?
Having a cardiovascular event, procedure or diagnosis can be quite confronting and frightening. Organisations such as Heartbeat allow for patients to feel empowered through peer support. Peer support can play a massive part in the recovery of people after a cardiac event, diagnosis or procedure and can allow for the return of confidence after a cardiovascular event. I love seeing people being able to regain their confidence and return to some normality after a cardiovascular event.