Angela Abdallah

Working part time Neurology specialist Nurse Role.

I am a Nurse prescriber

Have developed extensive knowledge and passion for patients suffering with primary headache disorders.as well as dystonia.

My week consists of a new patient clinic

Follow up clinics.

Botulinum Toxin injecting clinic

CGRP clinic , new and follow up.

Dystonia injection clinic

In the course of my work I counsel patients about their conditions their medications and coping strategies.

I prescribed Botox, CGRP medications Self injectable, Infusion and most recently the Ge-pant oral treatments

I wrote the first NHS prescription for Atogepant and I believe I am the highest prescriber in the UK so far. I have developed assessment tools and monitor the real world data from all of the new treatments

I am passionate about ensuring patients get access to treatments are supported to live with the most debilitating neurological condition. The work is evolving and changing and I try to highlight the needs of this patient group to management to ensure that I can offer all treatment options for my patients.

I am able to support new nurses to the role.

I am keen to keep developing and learning.

I regularly attend , support and speak at conferences for headache and dystonia.

• I Identified a need for patients suffering chronic migraine to access treatment quickly. There are long wait times in the NHS and often patients wait a long time for secondary care referral. I provide. Botox for Chronic migraine and prescribe CGRP and more recently Atogepant. for migraine sufferers.
• K revive is a CQC registered clinic. I have known the proprietor from a previous working team. It has a Good CQC rating.and a good local reputation
• I also offer treatment for Facial pain that is not NHS funded.
• I get personal; satisfaction from being able to provide a good evidence based treatment competitively priced to patients..
• Kept up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research.
• Safeguard patient privacy with strict adherence to confidentiality and data security protocols. We have a secure clinical software for recording and storing treatment notes and information.
• Because I work part time in the NHS I can offer flexible appointment times..

• Developed and updated personalised care plans suitable for patient needs.
• Maintained tidy environment to promote cleanliness, hygiene and quality standards.
• Oversaw staff recruitment, training and development to determine residents remain in consistently safe hands.
• Managed schedule of staff to establish round the clock working shifts.

• Neuro Intensive care sister
• Neurological experience in acute environment
• Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.

• I developed my passion for all things neurological during a wonderful working experience when at the National. I still meet consultants who were registrars when I worked on the neuro-medical and Neuro ITU there. I found the conditions and the unique needs of this patient group interesting demanding but very rewarding when able to help to improve their lives.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
• Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.

Student Nurse training at Northampton general

Qualified in 1982 Registered general Nurse. I consolidated for 1 year on a surgical ward before moving to London for the EMB neurosciences 148 training.