Katie Elliott
Langport,Somerset
Summary
Senior Practice Nurse with 30 years' experience, including 20 in primary care, delivering expert, evidence-based care across diverse patient populations. Highly proficient in women's health and chronic conditions, with strong clinical judgement and independent management of complex cases. Organised, proactive, and meticulous, with proven track record of high clinical standards, trusted patient relationships with improved outcomes, and effective contribution within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering safe, high-quality care while supporting service development and continuous improvement.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Practice Nurse
St James Medical Centre
Taunton, Somerset
2006.04 - Current
- Managing complex patient caseloads within chronic disease management, promoting improved self care
- Blood result analysis and interpretation
- Proficient in advanced contraceptive care, including patient assessment, counselling, and management of reproductive health needs
- Delivering preventative healthcare services
- Lifestyle and behavioural change advice for improved patient outcomes
- Administering immunisations and vaccinations according to national guidelines, upholding public health standards.
- Conducting routine check-ups, ensuring ongoing patient health monitoring
- Skilled in assessing, treating, and managing acute and chronic wounds.
- Collaborated working within multidisciplinary teams
- Experienced in leading nursing teams and mentoring staff
- Developed interpersonal skills to allow a positive rapport with patients and families providing compassion and empathy
- Committed to evidenced based practice, patient centred care whilst continuous professional development
E Grade Staff Nurse, Short Stay Unit
Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust
Truro, Cornwall
2004.01 - 2005.09
D Grade Staff Nurse, Page Ward
St Thomas' Hospital, London
London
1996.01 - 1997.04
Student Nurse
The Nightingale Institute, St Thomas' Hospital, London
London
1992.11 - 1996.01
E Grade Staff Nurse, General ICU
Southampton General Hospital
Southampton
2000 - 2003
D Grade Staff Nurse, General ICU
Southampton General Hospital
Southampton
1999 - 2000
E Grade Staff Nurse, E5 Ward
Southampton General Hospital
Southampton
1998 - 1999
E Grade Staff Nurse, Page Ward
St Thomas' Hospital, London
London
1997 - 1998
Education
Post-Registration Diploma - Nursing Studies
University of Southampton
Southampton 2000.01 - 2002.01
Registered General Nurse -
Nightingale Institute - St Thomas's Hospital
London 1992.11 - 1996.01
A-Levels -
South Devon College of Arts and Technology
Torquay, Torbay 1989.01 - 1992.01
GCSEs -
Stover School
Newton Abbot, Devon 1984.01 - 1989.01
Skills
- Chronic disease management (Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure and Hypertension), along with blood result analysis
- Cervical cytology and women's health
- Advanced contraception and implant fitting
- Immunisations, vaccinations and travel health
- Wound care and tissue viability
- Venepuncture
- Health promotion and behaviour change interventions
- Resilience in high-pressure scenarios
- Experience with digital systems eg Emis
- Participation in audits, service development
- Leadership, mentoring and supervision of student nurses, HCA's and junior nurses
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Certification
- 2012 RCN Accredited short course in Contraception and Reproductive Sexual Health in Primary Care
- 2006 Module HEAB 324-Working with People who have Diabetes Level 3
- 2002 Post-Resistration Diploma in Nursing Studies
- 2002 ENB 100 General Intensive Care Nursing
- 1999 ENB 980 Principles of Stoma Care
- 1998 ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice
- January 1996 RGN Qualified
INTERESTS
My hobbies include cooking and entertaining, hiking, cycling and outdoor fitness classes. My husband and I enjoy travelling the world discovering history, cultures, and new foods
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1992 A Levels
- Social Biology D
- Home Economics D
- 1991 GCSEs
- Human Biology B
- 1990 GCSEs
- Home Economics Child Development B
- Mathematics C
- Home Economics Food C
- Sociology D
- 1989 GCSEs
- English C
- Art and Design C
- Drama C
- French D
- Textiles D
- Geography E
- Chemistry F
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Practice Nurse
St James Medical Centre
2006.04 - Current
E Grade Staff Nurse, Short Stay Unit
Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust
2004.01 - 2005.09
Post-Registration Diploma - Nursing Studies
University of Southampton
2000.01 - 2002.01
D Grade Staff Nurse, Page Ward
St Thomas' Hospital, London
1996.01 - 1997.04
Student Nurse
The Nightingale Institute, St Thomas' Hospital, London
1992.11 - 1996.01
Registered General Nurse -
Nightingale Institute - St Thomas's Hospital
1992.11 - 1996.01
A-Levels -
South Devon College of Arts and Technology
1989.01 - 1992.01
GCSEs -
Stover School
1984.01 - 1989.01
E Grade Staff Nurse, General ICU
Southampton General Hospital
2000 - 2003
D Grade Staff Nurse, General ICU
Southampton General Hospital
1999 - 2000
E Grade Staff Nurse, E5 Ward
Southampton General Hospital
1998 - 1999
E Grade Staff Nurse, Page Ward
St Thomas' Hospital, London
1997 - 1998