Speech Title: Improving Outcomes by Empowering Nurses to Lead Change
Biography: Emma Hutton is the nurse manager for the Acute Stroke Unit at Shaikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi. With over 30 years of nursing experience, Emma has worked in intensive care, nursing education, and management in both educational and clinical settings. She has served in large tertiary referral hospitals across Australia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Emma holds a Master of Nursing from the University of Wollongong (Australia) in Dubai, where she graduated with distinction and received the top graduate award. She also earned a Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing with distinction from The Australian College of Nursing and a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Sydney, Australia.
Specializing in neurosciences and intensive care, Emma has a strong background in education and management. She has presented on quality improvement and leadership at various conferences, including the SEHA International Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Conference.
Emma's core value is that every human being has the right to the best available healthcare, which can be achieved by focusing on equity, safety, and quality. Her dedication to these principles has driven her to continually strive for excellence in her field.