Filter This: The Renal System Decoded takes GP nurses beyond the numbers to understand what the kidneys truly do and why they matter in every patient. This session unpacks the anatomy and physiology of the renal system, how filtration, perfusion, and waste elimination actually work and connects that knowledge to clinical nursing practice. From recognising early signs of renal compromise to understanding how fluid therapy and medications impact kidney function, this is your guide to decoding the body’s most powerful filter.
Speaker:
Melissa Shoard
RVN, AVN, VTS (ECC), Dip VN (ECC, GP, Sx), Cert IV TAE
Melissa works as an emergency and critical care (ECC) nurse in western Sydney. With over 10 years of experience in our industry, she has grown her passion for training and educating fellow nurses, techs and vets. She has achieved several qualifications over her time, including her VTS (ECC), a Diploma of Veterinary Nursing (ECC, GP, Sx), a Certificate IV in Training and Assessing, and is a proud RVN and AVN. Melissa has published several papers and lectured at national and international conferences. Recently, she was honoured with the 2024 Louise O'Dwyer VTS Aspiration Award for her passion for this industry, and she continues to volunteer for the VNCA at a state and national level. Melissa recently founded Veterinary Care Training Academy to teach, grow and further support the industry. Melissa is also the host of VetCare Talk time, which covers all things in the veterinary industry, covering the good, the bad, and the covered in poop
