Nursing Staff

I have been practice nursing for 3 years now, and thoroughly enjoy the role and diversity of practice nursing. I have a keen interest in wound care and enjoy all aspect of practice nursing. I have been qualified since 2001 and was a district nurse prior to this job. I am a mum and have 2 young children and I live locally. I love getting out and about enjoying family life.

I am currently the outreach nurse and also do some Practice Nursing. I enjoy helping issues around the menopause but like to be involved with many aspects of patient care in the team. I was a Community Nurse for a time and then moved into Practice nursing. I now get to combine the 2.

I have a dog called Max who keeps me company and like to socialise with friends when I can.

Karen worked as an HCA at QAH before qualifying as a Registered Nurse in 2002.

I have worked in several practices within Portsmouth City and am passionate about providing a positive patient experience and working with the patient to optimise their health and wellbeing.

I have a keen interest in respiratory (COPD, Asthma and Spirometry), and I particularly enjoy being involved with women’s health, travel health and baby immunisations.

I live in Southsea and have lived in Portsmouth all my life and am very proud of the beautiful area I live and work in.

I have a grown up family with grand-children which keep me very busy! I enjoy exploring the UK and walking the coast path. I like reading, writing, baking and spending time with family and friends.

I qualified as a Nurse in 1977 in Kent and spent most of my nursing life in general practice. My specialities are respiratory and diabetes which I am quite passionate about. I was delighted to join this team of experts a year ago and hope to continue here, until I retire.