Lisa Orhan

8.11.2023

Lisa joined the NHS in 1997 as a healthcare support worker on Glan Clwyd Hospital’s orthopaedic ward. She spent 10 years in the role, describing it as “really rewarding”.

She started her nurse training in 2007, qualifying in 2010, and worked on both the stroke ward and in the emergency department (ED).

Lisa later joined Rhyl’s district (community) nursing team and completed her Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) in district nursing in 2016.

In 2018 she became a team manager for Prestatyn’s community nursing team and in January 2021 was made the interim matron for Denbighshire.

“I think I’m very privileged to love my job,” she said. “I wake up every morning and think I’m lucky to come to a job I love.

“During my nurse training, some of it was in the district. From the very first day in Flint, I loved it and knew I would come back to it.

“I make an impact and I do a lot of end of life care. That’s why people remember us because they are so grateful for the care we have provided.

“We keep people with their families where they want to be.”

Lisa revealed she had a very poignant reason for wanting to become a Queen’s Nurse.

She said: “When my mum was having end of life care I was training - and she was being looked after by a community nurse. My mum noticed the nurse was wearing a badge and asked what it was.

“She explained about being a Queen’s Nurse and what it means, so I decided I wanted to be a Queen’s Nurse one day. This is why this recognition is so special to me.

“I am deeply honoured - beyond words really. It was always my goal to become a Queen’s Nurse.”