Clinical Nurse Specialist in Vascular Access
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, England, United Kingdom
Leo Andrew Almerol has been a nurse since 2009 and a vascular access specialist for nearly six years. He is currently a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, promoting vessel health preservation, infection prevention, and clinician education. Leo has received multiple accolades, including the British Journal of Nursing’s Vascular Access Nurse of the Year, the Royal College of Nursing Rising Star award, NHS Brilliant Leaders, and AVA Impact and Daisy nominee.
He has published and presented nationally on vascular access, including award-winning research on artificial intelligence in clinical practice. Leo lectures at conferences and mentors junior and internationally educated clinicians. As an administrator for the Filipino Vascular Access Nurses-UK group, he champions inclusive leadership and innovation in IV therapy. His work blends technology, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes and strengthen the vascular access community.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
(F1) Artificial Intelligence in Vascular Access: From Impossible Mission to Clinical Precision
Saturday, September 20, 2025
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM ET