Jane Nicholas
BARNA CO-CHAIR I qualified in 1985 as a Registered Nurse and after many years as a ward nurse I found my niche in the Recovery Room in 1997. In 2002 I qualified as a Paediatric Nurse. In 2005, I completed the ENB 182 Anaesthetic Course. In 2014, I completed an MSc in Advanced Nursing, and in 2021 the Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning at Anglia Ruskin University. I have spent 16 years working in a specialist Paediatric Recovery Room. During this time I designed and facilitated an accredited Paediatric Recovery Room course which has been delivered in association with Higher Education Institutions. I have been invited to lecture on Paediatrics in the Recovery Room at Anglia Ruskin and King’s College London Universities, and in house courses at GSTT. I have enjoyed being part of BARNA, supporting the speciality through conference, discussion and study sessions. I have always had a passion for developing knowledge and professional development through education. My current role is as Matron for Clinical Imaging and Medical Physics. This includes the remit of Education and workforce for the directorate. I have and continue to volunteer overseas since 2009, in the roles of CEO, educator, team leader and recovery room practitioner. Clare Radley
Memberhsip secretary Clare qualified in 1998 and worked in trauma and orthopaedics until 2004 when the lure of Recovery finally won and she moved to Theatres. She obtained her degree in 2008 and worked as Recovery Sister/Lead from 2010-2018. On leaving the NHS, she now works in the PACU of a local private hospital, part time. In her free time Clare enjoys hiking, running, cycling and the great outdoors! maria discalicau
Conference Coordinator / Education I am a registered nurse with over 25 years experience in the perioperative environment [Intensive Care, PACU, Scrub and Anaesthesia]. I began working at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust’s Theatres Anaesthesia and Perioperative [TAP] department as a recovery nurse in 2008 and then as an anaesthetic practitioner in 2010. I have been a Practice Development Nurse in the same department since 2017. I earned a Master’s degree in clinical education from LSBU and contributed to the development of the TAP Academy in 2019. I facilitate the in-house Anaesthetic Practice Course and the Recovery Practice Course accredited by King’s College University through the TAP Academy. I am passionate about evidence-based practice and research-based practice improvement. My special interest include the management of difficult airways, thoracic anaesthesia, human factors and simulation. I enjoy delivering training and look forward to collaborating with BARNA’s prestigious team. aDela Danciu
BARNA Companies Liaison Adela qualified as a nurse in Romania in 2015 and moved to the UK right after qualifying. Adela worked in cardiology at the East Surrey Hospital prior to moving to Theatres Recovery in 2018 where she worked her way up to the sister’s position. Last year she moved to the private sector to take on a Clinical Lead role for Recovery. Adela is passionate about teaching and developing the peri-anaesthetic speciality, both reasons for her joining BARNA in 2023. Michael Maino
Webmaster Michael has served as BARNA's webmaster remotely from the United States since 2021. Having always had a love for technology, Michael graduated from Virginia Tech University in 2016 with a degree in Computer Science & Business. He works a full time job as a Lead Software Engineer, but enjoys helping organizations bring their ideas to life through Web Development in his free time. Outside of work, you are likely to find Michael at a brewery or sports game with his wife Lauren and dog Porter! Alison Popa
Education and paediatric forums With 30 years of experience, Ali is triple certified as a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), a Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA), and a Registered Sick Children’s Nurse (RSCN). Ali’s professional journey in perianesthesia nursing began in paediatric gastroenterology and cardiology. She broadened her experience by working in various paediatric specialities, and in 2020, she returned to her passion for perianesthesia nursing, assuming the role of a postanaesthetic care nurse, looking after paediatric and adult patients. To further enhance her expertise, she obtained her CPAN certification in 2021, became dual-certified in 2023, and is a certification coach for ABPANC. Ali received the ABPANC Shining Star award that same year for her contributions to certification coaching. As a skilled communicator, Ali has established herself as a respected subject matter expert in areas such as Perianesthesia Clinical Practices, Nursing Standards, and Practice Recommendations for the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN). She is Vice-Chair of ASPAN’s Pediatric Specialty Practice Group and will be Chair in 2025. Ali holds a BSc in nursing from Derby University and is pursuing a master’s degree in nursing at Sunderland University and recently transitioned into the role of a perianesthesia nurse educator. Ali’s accomplishments and dedication to the field of perianesthesia nursing reflect her commitment to excellence in clinical and academic settings. Vertical Divider
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Pat Smedley
BARNA CO-CHAIR I have served on the BARNA committee since 1992 and believe strongly in the need to support and develop anaesthetic and post anaesthetic care nursing. Originally a history teacher, I became a Nightingale nurse, graduating from St Thomas’ in 1977 and since then have nursed for over 30 years both at home and abroad, specialising in intensive care and post anaesthetic care nursing. Since retiring from leading the Perioperative Modules at Kingston University, I remained focussed on post anaesthetic care nursing both as the Education Lead for BARNA and as Chairman of the Steering Group for ICPAN (International Collaboration of Peri-Anaesthesia Nurses) leading to the creation of ICPAN as a formally constituted International Collaboration for Peri-Anaesthetic nurses in 2015. I have developed Learning and Teaching Resources in Airway, Breathing and Circulation for BARNA members and have initiated BARNA study days on Thermoregulation, Ethics and Law, Obesity, Revalidation as well as BARNA Talks Sessions on Paediatrics & PACU Staffing. In her spare times I lecture on Florence Nightingale. Katie Bagstaff
Paediatric Forum Lead + ICPAN Representative Katie is a Registered Children's Nurse, and a Senior Sister in Recovery at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. She has worked in Recovery for 21 years. She also works one day a week with the East of England Operational Delivery Network, where she has developed and runs a Paediatric PACU course. In addition to this, Katie has an interest in simulation, and has developed recovery-based simulation courses. Jeremy Lodge
TREASURER & Ex Officio Member Jeremy Lodge has spent his career in public service [and voluntary work] as a manager and consultant, gaining his MBA in 1990 and MSc in Organisation Development in 2010. He is as an ex officio member supporting the Board of Trustees, acting Treasurer and Co-Editor of the BARNA e-journal. manda dunne
IFNA Country Representative I started my musing career back in 1976 at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, then completed my SRN training at Greenwich District Hospital, qualifying in 1980. Immediately joining the operating department I found my passion for anaesthetic nursing and I completed my anaesthetic nursing ENB 182 at Kings College Hospital in 1982. I retired from the NHS in 2020 after 44 years’ service, 37 of which in anaesthetic and recovery nursing. I now work in the private sector as an anaesthetic nurse which I am enjoying very much and I also continue to practice as an ALS Instructor. I have a longstanding association with BARNA having held the position of Chair in the past for several years. I continue to be the CNR (Council of National Representatives) for IFNA (International Federation of Nurse Anaesthetists) and am an Executive Committee member. I believe wholeheartedly in the recognition and development of anaesthetic and recovery nursing and feel privileged to work in this speciality. James Taylor
Education FOrum “I qualified as a Nurse in 2006 from the University of Salford and began my career in Intensive Care at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust. In 2009, I moved to Theatre Recovery where I progressed to a Band 6 Charge Nurse role, before more recently taking the opportunity to take up the role of Practice Educator in March 2024. My education role is still based within Theatres, and my most recent achievement is developing a specific Recovery curriculum aimed at new Recovery Practitioners. I really enjoy my new role, especially having the opportunity to develop and teach Recovery based nursing skills to new Practitioners. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, weekends away and walking my golden Labrador Winston. “ Mike Converso
Website Liaison and Social Media Mike is a Senior Charge Nurse at Cambridge University Hospital, specializing in Theatre Recovery, with over 10 years of NHS experience in Anaesthetics across Theatres, ICU, and surgical care. He has extensive leadership experience managing nursing teams and promoting staff development. Originally from Italy, Mike moved to the UK to further his nursing career and has a keen interest in healthcare technology and IT. Outside of work, he values family time as a husband and father of two young boys. Mike is proud to be part of BARNA, as believes can provide a platform for professional development, fosters collaboration, and supports the advancement of recovery nursing practices. Being a member allows him to stay at the forefront of best practices in recovery care while connecting with like-minded professionals who share his commitment to improving patient outcomes. |
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