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Alison Fulton

Barry,United Kingdom

Summary

Admissions lead nurse with over 25 years of paediatric palliative care expertise, recognised for operational assessments and cost-saving solutions that enhance occupancy and service user satisfaction. Proven leadership and team-building capabilities, fostering a collaborative environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adept at time management and task prioritisation. Committed to compassionate leadership and the continuous development of team members.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
2052
2052
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Admissions Lead Nurse - Band 7

Ty Hafan Children's Hospice
Sully, Vale of Glamorgan
08.2023 - Current
  • Led and managed effective service delivery alongside a high-performing team.
  • Assessed clinical needs while ensuring safe and efficient care planning.
  • Championed quality improvement initiatives for evidence-based paediatric palliative care.
  • Enhanced paediatric nursing skills through continuous professional development programmes.
  • Facilitated complex communications among multidisciplinary teams and families.
  • Developed effective admission pathways to optimise occupancy levels.
  • Provided expert clinical knowledge and experience in paediatric nursing.
  • Promoted a culture of learning and development within admissions and other teams.

Short Break Nurse Coordinator - Band 6

Ty Hafan Children's Hospice
Sully, Vale of Glamorgan
07.2016 - 08.2023
  • Acquired expertise in resource management while ensuring safe occupancy.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with colleagues and families through exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Ensured equitable service provision by understanding care requirements before and after admission.
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development to remain current in nursing competencies.
  • Supported training initiatives for short notice administrator under line management.
  • Committed to improving paediatric palliative care services for families accessing hospice support.

Nurse Shift Leader (Clinical) - Band 6

Ty Hafan Children's Hospice
Sully, Vale of Glamorgan
03.2004 - 07.2016
  • Acquired extensive clinical experience in palliative care, with a focus to support and further develop my clinical colleagues by sharing my knowledge base.
  • Reviewed and assessed staff performance during shifts to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve improved clinical outcomes.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of nursing standards, practices, and ethics to ensure compliance.
  • Safeguarded patient wellbeing through diligent observation and prompt response to condition changes.
  • Championed evidence-based practices within the nursing team to elevate care quality.
  • Facilitated effective communication while addressing inquiries from staff and families.

Care Team Leader

Ty Hafan Children's Hospice
Sully, Vale of Glamorgan
07.2000 - 03.2004

Nurse - Care Team Member

Ty Hafan Children's Hospice
Sully, Vale of Glamorgan
12.1998 - 07.2000

Senior Staff Nurse

Tawam Hospital
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
06.1996 - 05.1998

Staff Nurse

Tawam Hospital
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
01.1994 - 06.1996

Staff Nurse

Prince Bin Aziz Hospital
Bisha, Saudi Arabia
02.1992 - 06.1996

Staff Nurse

The Royal Hospital For Sick Children
Edinburgh
11.1989 - 02.1992

Education

ILM Level 4 -

QCF Diploma In Management
Cardiff
04.2021 - 10.2022

Level 2 Essential Skills Application of Number -

City & Guilds
04.2001 - 07.2021

Level 2 Essential Skills Digital Literacy -

City & Guilds

Masters Module - Paediatric Symptom Management -

University of Glamorgan
Pontypridd
09.2013 - 07.2014

Level 3 Diploma - Indian Head Massage -

Barry College
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
09.2010 - 07.2011

Level 3 Diploma - Swedish Body Massage -

Barry College
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
09.2009 - 07.2010

Level 3 Diploma - Anatomy and Physiology -

Barry College
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
09.2008 - 07.2009

Advanced European Computer Driving Licence - Word -

Vale of Glamorgan Council
09.2002 - 07.2003

European Computer Driving Licence -

Vale of Glamorgan Council
Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
09.2002 - 07.2003

Advanced Diploma - Primary Health Care, Education -

University of London
London
09.1992 - 06.1993

Professional Studies 11 Module -

Lothian College of Nursing & Midwifery
Edinburgh
01.1992 - 01.1992

Registered Sick Children's Nurse -

Lothian College of Nursing and Midwifery
Edinburgh
09.1986 - 09.1989

Skills

  • Advanced decision-making and risk management awareness
  • Care plan management
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
  • Collaborative approach
  • Child & family advocacy
  • Care coordination
  • Cultural competence and awareness
  • Resilience and decision making under pressure
  • Communication proficiency
  • Initiative taking
  • Flexible
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Time efficiency

Membership of Professional Bodies

UKCC

Royal College of Nurses

Timeline

Admissions Lead Nurse - Band 7

Ty Hafan Children's Hospice
08.2023 - Current

ILM Level 4 -

QCF Diploma In Management
04.2021 - 10.2022

Short Break Nurse Coordinator - Band 6

Ty Hafan Children's Hospice
07.2016 - 08.2023

Masters Module - Paediatric Symptom Management -

University of Glamorgan
09.2013 - 07.2014

Level 3 Diploma - Indian Head Massage -

Barry College
09.2010 - 07.2011

Level 3 Diploma - Swedish Body Massage -

Barry College
09.2009 - 07.2010

Level 3 Diploma - Anatomy and Physiology -

Barry College
09.2008 - 07.2009

Nurse Shift Leader (Clinical) - Band 6

Ty Hafan Children's Hospice
03.2004 - 07.2016

Advanced European Computer Driving Licence - Word -

Vale of Glamorgan Council
09.2002 - 07.2003

European Computer Driving Licence -

Vale of Glamorgan Council
09.2002 - 07.2003

Level 2 Essential Skills Application of Number -

City & Guilds
04.2001 - 07.2021

Care Team Leader

Ty Hafan Children's Hospice
07.2000 - 03.2004

Nurse - Care Team Member

Ty Hafan Children's Hospice
12.1998 - 07.2000

Senior Staff Nurse

Tawam Hospital
06.1996 - 05.1998

Staff Nurse

Tawam Hospital
01.1994 - 06.1996

Advanced Diploma - Primary Health Care, Education -

University of London
09.1992 - 06.1993

Staff Nurse

Prince Bin Aziz Hospital
02.1992 - 06.1996

Professional Studies 11 Module -

Lothian College of Nursing & Midwifery
01.1992 - 01.1992

Staff Nurse

The Royal Hospital For Sick Children
11.1989 - 02.1992

Registered Sick Children's Nurse -

Lothian College of Nursing and Midwifery
09.1986 - 09.1989

Level 2 Essential Skills Digital Literacy -

City & Guilds

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