Lisa is a highly experienced registered nurse with 20+ years of experience and a sub-specialty interest in neurosurgical nursing and neurosciences.

Lisa obtained her nursing degree at the University of Sydney in 2004 and went on to work at Gosford Private Hospital for 14 years, gaining valuable skills to become a Clinical Nurse Specialist on the surgical ward.

Her passion for all things surgical and helping patients overcome their pain experience led her to join the team at Coastal Neurosurgery in 2019.

Services Provided

  • Patient education
  • Post-operative appointments visits and check-ins
  • Supporting patients through the surgical process and meeting their clinical needs
  • Wound care
  • Collaboration with the broader team where required

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Neuroscience Nursing, 2023
  • Certificate 4 in Training & Assessment, 2015
  • Registered Nurse (RN), 2004
  • Nursing Degree, The University of Sydney (USYD), 2004

Volunteer Work

  • PNG Angels – Volunteer Registered Nurse

Volunteer Work

PNG Angels is an Australian registered charity that sends volunteer medical teams to Papua New Guinea to conduct life-saving surgeries.

PNG Angels was founded in 2020 by leading neurosurgeon, Dr Marc Coughlan. Since inception, our team has been supporting the establishment of a sustainable neurosurgical capability in PNG.

A reputation built on clinical excellence, patient safety & a focus on pain reduction.

Our team are trusted by general practitioners, specialists, and patients alike for our commitment to excellence, honesty in communication, and consistent surgical outcomes for patients from across the Central Coast and surrounding regions.

Expert Neurosurgical and Spinal Surgical Care on the Central Coast

Coastal Neurosurgery is a multidisciplinary clinic with a dedicated focus on brain, spine and pain.