Research and Training Lynette was employed for 10 years at the National Society for Epilepsy the first four years on the medical unit as a staff nurse caring for people with epilepsy and for six years in a combined role as a nurse researcher and epilepsy trainer. During this time Lynette co-ordinated several major epilepsy research projects in conjunction with Buckinghamshire Chilterns University. Much of this work has been published in peer reviewed journals (CLICK HERE for more information) and some of the evidence has been used to support the development of the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for epilepsy and is referenced in this document (CLICK HERE for more information). Lynette has presented much of her research work at research meetings and conferences as well as in epilepsy circles and maintains strong academic links being a member of the Thames Valley Primary Care Research Network and currently reviews academic and research papers for publication in medical and nursing journals. In both her employed and freelance training roles, Lynette has developed and delivered a range of epilepsy and first aid training programmes such as Epilepsy Awareness and Seizure Management Courses, Epilepsy and Rectal Diazepam Courses, Train the Trainers Courses and general First Aid. Clinical Role Lynette began her nursing career in epilepsy in 1990 whilst still a student nurse and studying for her diploma and BSc (hons) in nursing, having qualified she continued nursing in a specialist epilepsy centre. In addition she qualified as an aromatherapist, using this therapy with good effect to complement medical treatment and nursing care for people with epilepsy and others. Lynette has written papers on the benefits of complementary therapies for people with epilepsy (unpublished dissertation 1994). As a qualified and practicing health visitor Lynette gained valuable community and family nursing experience promoting family health and monitoring child development, as well as becoming a nurse prescriber. Currently she works closely with local general practitioners in a primary care setting in her role as Epilepsy Practice Nurse and runs a weekly epilepsy clinic seeing adults and children as required and for their annual reviews. This is a valuable and developing nursing role which has a direct impact on the well being and management of people with epilepsy. PREP (post registration education & practice) As a UKCC registered nurse, Lynette maintains the PREP requirements both for clinical practice and education. A portfolio of ongoing education in her specialist field is maintained and includes attendance at many professional study days and conferences to the required standard, clinical practice requirements are maintained through her ongoing epilepsy clinic caseload. Professional and Academic Qualifications Registered Nurse (adult nursing) Diploma of Higher Education (Nursing) - Brunel University
Professional Membership Royal College of Nursing
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