MSc Advanced Nurse Pracititioner

Independent Prescriber

Member of The British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers (BABICM)

Court Room Skills (England & Wales) - Bond Solon 2023

Excellence in Report Writing (England & Wales) - Bond Solon 2023

CMSUK – 2018 ongoing

Executive Nurses Group – RCN – June 2014 ongoing

National Nutrition Nurses Group (NNNG) December 2012 – August 2013  Executive Committee Member

Lena has significant experience of working at senior level in the NHS and private healthcare sector:

·      Extensive Complex Care Provision experience alongside Case Management

·      Advanced Nurse Practitioner with Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

·      Extensive Experiences Supporting Clients with Complex Healthcare Needs including: Spinal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Neurological Conditions, Adults and Paediatrics. Gastroenterological Conditions

With over 17 years nursing experience, Lena is a professional and proficient nurse consultant, clinical director of complex care provision and expert witness.

Lena has worked in both NHS and the private sector gaining comprehensive experience and knowledge in spinal cord injury, brain injury, palliative care, and mental health. Lena recently returned to the acute setting to support Southmead Hospital ITU during the first wave of Covid-19. Lena is proficient in supporting clients with multiple complex needs, including ventilation.

In her role as an expert witness, Lena has prepared reports for the court covering specialist nursing needs, complex care provision, aids, and equipment, as necessary. Lena has experience of attending expert meetings and pre-trial conferences.

As a clinical director of a complex care provision, Lena specialises in finding the appropriate care solutions for her clients, working within the multidisciplinary team, to offer her clients optimal independence. Lena leads and supports a team of registered nurses across the UK to recruit, train and support care teams supporting clients in their own homes. Lena has led Complex Care Provisions for over 10 years and remain current in her practice in doing so.

Since qualifying as a nurse, Lena has worked in a variety of roles in hospitals and the community. Lena has a specialist nurse qualification in End-of-Life Care and has recently completed master’s level training as an advanced practitioner gaining her independent non-medical prescribing qualification.

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