GI&R (Gastrointestinal & Respiratory Endoscopy)

Specialist function in:- Digital thoracic drainage system- Medical advanced vacuum technology

2014 Planned and carried out a practical course in lung surgery for experienced nurses, inspired by a similar education program in Birmingham, UK. The aim of the course was to enhance knowledge by delivering a formal teaching programme with a practical approach and to improve patient outcome. Result: 100% of participants enhanced their knowledge in thoracic surgery, which can be used in direct patient care!!!2014 March. Presentation to colleagues. The themes were patient safety and… Show more 2014 Planned and carried out a practical course in lung surgery for experienced nurses, inspired by a similar education program in Birmingham, UK. The aim of the course was to enhance knowledge by delivering a formal teaching programme with a practical approach and to improve patient outcome. Result: 100% of participants enhanced their knowledge in thoracic surgery, which can be used in direct patient care!!!2014 March. Presentation to colleagues. The themes were patient safety and dissemination and teaching practice. The aim of this teaching programme was to improve patient safety and patient outcome.2013 January. Completed an Off-Side Training program in the role of a Patient-Side Nurse in Paris, France - using the da Vinci Surgical System. I am participating the da Vinci Robot team approximately once a week in the Robot Centre, OUH.2013 - 27th Annual Meeting of the European Association For Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).2012 - 26th Annual Meeting of the European Association For Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).2012 23rd og 24th November: SCTS Advanced CardioThoracic Surgery practical course, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, UK.I am now planing a similar education program in departement T in september 2014 for experienced nurses in cooperation with colleagues in my deartment.2011 - 25th Annual Meeting of the European Association For Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).2011 - Member of Center of Exellence, Lung Surgery. It includes visit from thoracic surgeons and nurses 4 times a year from Europe and presentation of the nurses task during lung surgery. In coorporation with a colleague I have produced a booklet, concerning all the relevant issues for VATS lobectomy.2011 - Specialist function in Hybrid Operating Theatre.2010 - Visit Cedar Sinai Hospital (R. Mckenna), Beverly Hills, USA2010 - Member of Faculty of the Symposia "Team Course in EBUS and VATS lobectomy"Minimal invasive staging and surgery for Lung Cancer. Show less

Thoracic Surgery:I still find it crucial to combine high standard of medical care, high technical understanding and teamwork to improve quality in the operating theatres with the aim of improving patient care and patient outcome.I did a lot of teaching/Operating Theatre Nurse in the Department of Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery since 1998. I had a special focus and interest in the general thoracic surgery, quality improvement and patient safety.presentations of both new… Show more Thoracic Surgery:I still find it crucial to combine high standard of medical care, high technical understanding and teamwork to improve quality in the operating theatres with the aim of improving patient care and patient outcome.I did a lot of teaching/Operating Theatre Nurse in the Department of Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery since 1998. I had a special focus and interest in the general thoracic surgery, quality improvement and patient safety.presentations of both new and experienced nurses and presentations for foreign visitors in our depertment. Mostly during my previously work I did peer to peer teaching. Show less