Katy Burgess
Morecambe,Lancashire
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong foundation in healthcare legislation awareness and preventative healthcare planning. Proficient in delivering health education and promoting disease prevention, with a deep understanding of ethical considerations and safeguarding practices. Skilled in health promotion interventions, domestic violence awareness, and child development knowledge, aiming to enhance community well-being through effective care planning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health Visitor
Harrogate District Foundation NHS Trust
Kendal, Cumbria
04.2025 - Current
- Managed high-risk cases, ensuring child safety is prioritised.
- Work closely with GPs to facilitate timely referrals when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of patient interactions and interventions in line with legal requirements.
- Supported families facing challenging circumstances, contributing to stronger community bonds.
- Coordinated with social services to ensure holistic care provision.
- Improved patient wellbeing by providing tailored health education and advice.
- Assessed child development stages, identifying potential concerns early on.
- Implemented preventative measures against domestic violence within households visited.
- Developed multidisciplinary treatment plans to improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted home visits for comprehensive patient assessment and intervention.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices amongst patients, leading to improved overall health status.
- Enhanced community health through proactive outreach initiatives.
Health Visitor
North Cumbria Integrated Care
Grange Over Sands, Cumbria
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed high-risk cases, ensuring child safety was prioritised.
- Assessed child development stages, identifying potential concerns early on.
- Supported families facing challenging circumstances, contributing to stronger community bonds.
- Facilitated immunisation programmes, promoting public health protection.
- Developed multidisciplinary treatment plans to improve patient outcomes.
- Supported parents during their transition into parenthood, bolstering familial relationships and reducing stress levels.
- Promoted breastfeeding practices to enhance infant nutrition and bonding experience with mother.
- Conducted home visits for comprehensive patient assessment and intervention.
- Improved patient wellbeing by providing tailored health education and advice.
Health Visitor
HCRG
Lancaster, Lancashire
04.2019 - 03.2023
- Provided postnatal support, resulting in improved maternal mental health.
- Supported families facing challenging circumstances, contributing to stronger community bonds.
- Delivered educational workshops on various health topics, increasing community awareness and understanding.
- Managed high-risk cases, ensuring child safety was prioritised.
- Conducted home visits for comprehensive patient assessment and intervention.
- Improved patient wellbeing by providing tailored health education and advice.
Health Visitor
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Heysham, Lancashire
09.2015 - 03.2019
- Managed high-risk cases, ensuring child safety was prioritised.
- Coordinated with social services to ensure holistic care provision.
- Assessed child development stages, identifying potential concerns early on.
- Assisted in organising local health clinics for wider access to healthcare services.
Student Health Visitor
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lancaster, Lancashire
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Delivered educational workshops on various health topics, increasing community awareness and understanding.
- Assisted in organising local health clinics for wider access to healthcare services.
- Improved patient wellbeing by providing tailored health education and advice.
- Supported families facing challenging circumstances, contributing to stronger community bonds.
Midwife
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust
Lancaster, Lancashire
03.2008 - 09.2014
- Delivered health promotion sessions, raising awareness about women's health issues.
- Monitored patient progress, leading to timely identification of potential risks.
- Maintained detailed medical records for accurate tracking of patient history.
- Handled emergency situations, ensuring immediate response to high-risk conditions.
- Cooperated within multidisciplinary team settings for improved patient outcomes.
- Educated families on newborn care, contributing to confident parenting skills.
- Provided emotional support for reduced stress during labour.
- Offered postnatal advice, promoting healthy recovery and breastfeeding practices.
Student Midwife
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust
Lancaster, Lancashire
09.2006 - 03.2008
- Maintained sterility in birthing suite, reducing risk of infection transmission.
- Coordinated discharge planning processes smoothly, ensuring patients felt confident about home care.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients, enhancing their comfort and satisfaction levels with the maternity service.
- Worked night shifts efficiently whilst ensuring consistent high standards of care.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures at all times.
- Advocated for patients' rights within the healthcare setting, promoting a culture of respect and dignity.
Staff Nurse
University Hospital Of Morecambe Bay Trust
Lancaster, Lancashire
09.2005 - 09.2006
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
Education
SCPHN Health Visiting - Public Health
University of Cumbria
Lancaster 09.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science Midwifery - Health
University of Cumbria
Carlisle, Cumbria 09.2006 - 03.2008
Nursing Diploma - Health
St Martins College
Lancaster 09.2002 - 09.2005
Skills
- Healthcare legislation awareness
- Preventative healthcare planning
- Health education delivery
- Ethical understanding
- Disease prevention awareness
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Health promotion interventions
- Domestic violence awareness
- Child development knowledge
- Care planning
Timeline
Health Visitor
Harrogate District Foundation NHS Trust
04.2025 - Current
Health Visitor
North Cumbria Integrated Care
03.2022 - 03.2025
Health Visitor
HCRG
04.2019 - 03.2023
Health Visitor
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
09.2015 - 03.2019
Student Health Visitor
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
09.2014 - 09.2015
SCPHN Health Visiting - Public Health
University of Cumbria
09.2014 - 09.2015
Midwife
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust
03.2008 - 09.2014
Student Midwife
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust
09.2006 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science Midwifery - Health
University of Cumbria
09.2006 - 03.2008
Staff Nurse
University Hospital Of Morecambe Bay Trust
09.2005 - 09.2006
Nursing Diploma - Health
St Martins College
09.2002 - 09.2005
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