Megan Ridgway

Motivated and patient-centred Nursing Associate working within Gosberton Medical Centre and supporting wider PCN priorities. Lead for Learning Disability Health Checks and Infection Prevention & Control, with strong experience in chronic disease management, adult immunisations, clinical assessments, safeguarding, and health promotion. Currently completing the Fundamentals of GP Practice university course to strengthen PCN-level primary care knowledge.

Confident working across multidisciplinary teams and adaptable to the needs of multiple practices within First Coastal PCN.

Nursing Associate at Gosberton Medical Centre / First Coastal PCN (2025-12 – Present)

• Deliver adult immunisations and support PCN vaccination programmes.
• Lead for Learning Disability Health Checks, ensuring reasonable adjustments and personalised care across the PCN population.
• Conduct chronic disease reviews including hypertension, CKD, and heart failure, supporting PCN LTC targets.
• Perform venepuncture, ECGs, urinalysis, wound care, and clinical observations.
• Provide health promotion, lifestyle advice, and preventative care interventions.
• Infection Control Lead: audits, policy updates, CQC compliance, and supporting PCN-wide IPC standards.
• Support safeguarding processes and contribute to MDT discussions.
• Training in cervical screening (smears).
• Completing the Fundamentals of GP Practice course to enhance PCN-level clinical practice.

Positive Behaviour Support Worker at Home From Home Care (2025-08 – Present)

• Supported individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Administered medication including rescue epilepsy meds.
• Completed physical health observations and escalated concerns.
• Promoted independence through personalised support plans.

Care Coordinator at Cera Care (2025-08 – 2025-11)

• Coordinated care packages and rotas across multiple clients.
• Liaised with families, carers, and external professionals to ensure safe, person-centred care.
• Supported safeguarding and risk assessments.
• Strengthened organisational skills relevant to PCN caseload management.

Registered Nursing Associate at Holbeach & East Elloe Hospital (2023-12 – 2025-01)

• Medication administration including CDs.
• Wound care, catheterisation, PEG feeding, stoma care.
• Supported dementia, frailty, and end-of-life care.
• Coordinated safe discharges with MDTs.

Fundamentals of GP Practice

FdSc in Nursing Associate – University of Derby (2022 – 2022)

GCSE and BTECS in English Lit, English Language, Mathematics, Geography, Science, BTEC Public Services, BTEC Engineering, BTEC ICT – St George's Academy (2016 – 2016)

BTEC level 3 90 credit diploma – Lincoln College (2017-07 – 2017-07)

BTEC Level 3 extended Diploma – St George's Academy (2018-08 – 2018-08)