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Elena Hernández

Elena Hernández

Head of Nursing at the Institut Guttmann

Professional highly committed to improving the quality of life of people with neurological disabilities and their families, with a focus on Person-Centered Care (PCC). My work is based on the humanization of care, always prioritizing the well-being and dignity of people.

Specialized in Neurorehabilitation and the treatment of chronic wounds, I combine my clinical experience with research and dissemination of knowledge in collaboration with scientific societies in the field of neurology and Neurorehabilitation. I participate as a teacher in the Official Master's Degree in Neurorehabilitation at the Guttmann Institute and in the Introduction to Neurorehabilitation Course, as well as in the continuing education of new hires.

Throughout my professional career, I have held several positions of responsibility in the healthcare field, which has allowed me to develop leadership and team management skills. Currently, my focus is oriented towards management, where I apply my experience to design and implement strategies that improve the quality of care and optimize resources, always with a focus on people with neurological impairment and their environment, with a firm commitment to improving nursing care based on scientific evidence.