Karen Ferguson
Luton,Bedfordshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong focus on patient-centred clinical care and extensive experience in caseload management. Demonstrates good leadership skills within teams, coupled with excellent organisational and operational abilities. Adept at both verbal and non-verbal communication, ensuring effective liaison with external healthcare systems and ICB. Known for a flexible and proactive approach, fostering MDT-focused environments. Proficient in training skills and promoting discussions to enhance team performance. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care while continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6046
6046
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health Equalities Lead
East London Foundation Trust
Bedford, Bedfordshire
11.2011 - Current
- Currently working with BLMK on 2 year project to look at reducing physical health inequalities for LD population- report will feed into BLMK Learning Disability strategy.
- Creating and reviewing alternative pathways to address complex physical health issues and reducing readmissions to hospital.
- Actively designed and participated in ongoing Learning Disability and Autism awareness training to trainee GPs, mainstream healthcare professionals, paid carers.
- Actively involved in Dementia work within service and implementing new pathways, training sessions for staff, working on post diagnosis pathway and liaison with mainstream services
- Set up and manage the dementia MDT monthly.
- Currently working on complex care and advanced care planning.
- Maintain input and support for Health Facilitation Service, whilst on this secondment.
Community Learning Disability Nurse
Central Bedfordshire Council
Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire
10.2005 - 11.2011
- Held autonomous case load and worked directly with service users and carers.
- Completed complex health assessments and reviews of care packages, both in and out of county.
- Facilitated training for carers around Epilepsy, Dementia awareness, medication management.
- Coordination of CPA reviews and managed more complex cases involving CHC applications and risk assessments.
- Complex health care assessments.
- Worked alongside other professional agencies as well as with other healthcare professionals in the team.
Education
DipHE Nurse Learning Disabilities -
University of Hertfordshire
BSH 068.3 Mentorship Course -
University Of Bedfordshire
Leadership and Population Health
ELFT Lead Programme
London 11.2023 - 06.2024
PRINCE 2 Project Management Foundation course
Skills
- Leadership skills within team
- Organisational and Operational
- Good verbal and non verbal communication
- Caseload management
- Flexible and proactive
Skills include:
- MDT focussed
- Good liaison skills with external healthcare systems and ICB
- Patient centred clinical care
- Training skills and ability to promote discussions
- Patient-centred approach
Affiliations
- Animal lover with 3 dogs 2 cats and chickens. Have recently adopted responsibility for Pacman frog!
- Enjoy films and theatre
- enjoys baking and passionate about TGBBO!
- occasional runner
Timeline
Leadership and Population Health
ELFT Lead Programme
11.2023 - 06.2024
Health Equalities Lead
East London Foundation Trust
11.2011 - Current
Community Learning Disability Nurse
Central Bedfordshire Council
10.2005 - 11.2011
DipHE Nurse Learning Disabilities -
University of Hertfordshire
BSH 068.3 Mentorship Course -
University Of Bedfordshire
PRINCE 2 Project Management Foundation course
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