She has played in many international tournaments, including the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, where she secured a field goal from lying on the ground as well as a penalty flick.

Australia defeated New Zealand for the gold medal in penalty flicks 4–2 after drawing with them 2–2 after 15 minutes of extra time.

[4] Nelson indicated her decision was due to the challenges of rehabilitation from a knee injury which ruled her out of contention for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

She currently works as a Sports Reporter for Channel 10 news after completing a Diploma in Media at Edith Cowan University.

Nelson grew up in Wagin, in rural Western Australia, where she began playing hockey at the age of 5.