ABENA's Nurse Network

Behind ABENA's healthcare solutions is a global network of experienced nurses dedicated to making a difference in everyday care. With diverse clinical backgrounds and local market expertise, they work closely with healthcare professionals to share knowledge, provide practical guidance, and help improve care practices. Get to know some of the nurses who bring their experience, expertise, and passion for care to ABENA every day.

DEnmark

Ellina Neertoft

Ellina is a commercial nurse at ABENA, bringing experience from her previous role as a key account manager across the product portfolio. She now focuses on wound care, working to make quality products and professional guidance accessible to healthcare providers. Her work includes preparing wound care solutions for public procurement and supporting their introduction into the Danish healthcare market.

Austria

Michael Waldher

With a background in neurological intensive care nursing, Mikael brings valuable clinical experience to his work with ABENA products in Austria. He travels across the country, visiting nursing homes, hospitals, and other care institutions to provide product guidance and training. Mikael believes that education and practical knowledge are essential to helping healthcare professionals discover solutions that meet their needs.

UK

Sophie Singleton

With a background as a community nurse, Sophie brings practical healthcare experience and a passion for continence care to her role at ABENA. She works closely with the NHS and nursing homes, providing guidance and training to healthcare professionals. Sophie is passionate about helping care teams understand how the right incontinence products can improve everyday care and make a difference for patients.

Denmark

Dorte Søndergaard

Dorte joined ABENA in 2023, bringing specialized expertise in wound care. She has played an important role in developing and introducing wound care products for the Danish public healthcare sector, including solutions for a major national procurement agreement. Through close collaboration with wound care specialists and other healthcare professionals, Dorte helps ensure that product solutions meet the practical needs of everyday care

A message from our nurses

"We are a global network of nurses united by a shared passion for improving everyday care. By bringing together our clinical expertise, experiences, and knowledge across borders, we empower healthcare professionals to make informed decisions and provide the best possible care. Together, we turn our individual strengths into a shared commitment to making a difference for caregivers and the people they care for."

- ABENA's Global Nurses

France

Guirec Brient

After several years of experience as a nursing assistant, specializing in home care, end-of-life support, and the care of polytrauma patients, Guirec joined ABENA-Frantex, where he has worked for nearly 20 years as a sales consultant specializing in incontinence care for nursing homes and hospitals.

Sweden

Ida Darmell

As both a qualified nurse and midwife, Ida brings a broad clinical background to her role as a product specialist at ABENA Sweden. She focuses primarily on continence care, providing product education and practical guidance to healthcare professionals. Ida is passionate about helping care teams feel confident when introducing new products and supporting them in finding solutions that suit their everyday routines.

Slovenia

Karmen Bolta

With 24 years of experience at ABENA, Karmen has witnessed the development of both the company and the healthcare market firsthand. As Head of Sales and Local Product Manager, she specializes in incontinence products, skincare, and body wash solutions. She regularly visits nursing homes, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers, combining product expertise with practical training to help care professionals make informed choices.

Denmark

Sanne Andersen

As an International Nurse at ABENA, Sanne Andersen works across markets to support healthcare professionals with clinical knowledge and practical guidance. She brings a strong focus on continence care, helping connect product expertise with the everyday challenges faced by caregivers. Through knowledge-sharing and collaboration, Sanne helps strengthen ABENA's global nursing network and supports better care practices across countries.