Alison Gigg
Southampton,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished registered nurse with extensive experience in leadership and management, adept at facilitating learning and fostering positive interpersonal communication. Demonstrates a strong background in emergency nursing and intensive care, coupled with comprehensive cruise ship medicine. Recognised for integrity, honesty, and loyalty, with proven organisational and time management skills. Exhibits critical and analytical thinking abilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Career goal includes leveraging expertise to drive impactful results within dynamic environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Consultant (clinical), Medical Operations
Carnival UK
Southampton, United Kingdom
05.2022 - Current
- Responsible for staffing and training fleet medics.
- Lead for recruitment, clinical exams, interviews, reference approval and induction processes for Senior Nurses, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Medical Admins.
- Lead for fleet continual professional development programme including development and publication of CUK Medical Journal and monthly resuscitation scenarios in line with HESS requirements.
- Work autonomously and within team while collaboratively working with stakeholders.
- Cover for Medical Operations Staffing & Training Manager during times of leave and sickness.
- On-Call Medical Consultant for HOC (Health Operations Centre) during out of hours.
- Liaison with corporate stakeholders.
- Development, implementation and evaluation of fleet training programmes to promote excellence in skills and knowledge of onboard medical staff while ensuring compliance and standardisation.
- Lead for NMC nurse re-validation and competency based grade advancements.
- Assessor and appraiser for GMC registered Doctors.
- Management of investigations, PIPs (Personal Improvement Plans) and disciplinaries.
- Facilitated training workshops to improve team skills.
- Documented workflow charts, records and job descriptions to guide overall organisational improvements.
- Interviewed staff to obtain personal observations and insights into existing procedural strengths and weaknesses.
Consultant (clinical), Medical Operations
Carnival UK
Southampton, United Kingdom
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Provide clinical support to onboard medical teams.
- Recruitment lead for events, webinars, CV reviews, interviewing, clinical exams and reference approval.
- Preparation of facilities and manning for ships return to service. Liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
- Development and implementation of company specific policies and protocols to ensure compliance with HESS.
- Step up to nurse manager of Medical Operations during leave and sickness.
- Out of hours on call as shoreside medical consultant for fleet.
- Revalidation confirmer and verifier for NMC registered nurses.
- Perform L2P Doctor appraisals.
- Monitor and promote company CPD: create monthly fleet medical journal & resuscitation scenarios.
- Represent Medical Operations in company and corporate activities and meetings.
- Support activities associated with CUK COVID-19 response and return to service as directed by health services management.
- Effective communication between Medical Operations and fleet medical teams, internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient with Office 365, MIMS, LMS, Mistral, SeaCare and GLADIS.
- Lead facilitator and adviser for medical stock, pharmacy, supplies, gas and special orders.
- Trouble shooting and resolution of issues with critical supplies.
- Lead for maintenance and servicing of fleet medical equipment.
- Procurement of essential fleet medical equipment.
- On call for Southampton HOC, liaising with external companies and HOC Miami for problem solving, intervention and reporting.
- Responsible to keep up to date and abreast of nursing practice and disseminate information as required.
- Advisory to fleet medical of latest HESS issues to ensure compliant.
- Conducting service Audits and Root Cause Analysis when required.
- Cover Medical Operations Manager when required.
Senior Nurse
Carnival UK
Southampton, United Kingdom
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Coordinated delivery of high-quality healthcare 24/7, through clinic service and on-call provision, and in emergencies.
- Supported development of medical centre in new build super ship: Iona.
- Maintained smooth running and administration of Medical Centre.
- Managed all nursing staff and contributed to their development as well as inducting junior colleagues.
- Ensured medical team maintained clear focus on high levels of health management, customer service and patient satisfaction.
- Kept up to date accurate patients records and incident documentation.
- Contributed to passenger experience and satisfaction by attending social events ie welcome onboard & guest tier lunches.
- Provided expertise and advice on prevention, surveillance, investigation and infection control to medical team acting as esource and facilitator.
- Worked alongside Senior Doctor and shoreside HOC by providing strategic direction and clinical expertise to guide tactical decision making.
- Maintained personal professional development by ensuring certified in ALS, EPALS, ETC and Sexual Assault.
Nursing Officer
Carnival UK
Southampton, United Kingdom
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided high quality healthcare 24/7, through clinic service and on-call provision, and in emergencies.
- Worked as part of Medical Team to ensure smooth running and administration of Medical Centre on board.
- Delivered healthcare in manner that contributes to passenger and crew well-being and overall satisfaction.
- Kept up to date and accurate records of all patients and incidents.
- Contributed to passenger experience and satisfaction through attending social events.
- Worked with Senior Doctor and Senior Nurse by providing strategic direction and clinical expertise to guide tactical decision making.
- Displayed leadership and management skills in team of 6 whilst upholding exceptional standards of care.
- Adapted nursing practice to meet changing demands of high pressure and challenging environments.
- Maintained CPD in line with HESS and NMC requirements.
Lead Nurse
Bristol Heart Institute
Bristol, United Kingdom
05.2002 - 06.2016
- Ward coordinator for acute adult patients undergoing cardiac investigations and procedures; Angiograms, PCI's, PPM and AICDs.
- Lead nurse for Fall prevention.
- Lead Nurse for Research & Development.
- Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
- Effectively prioritised health problems, intervening appropriately to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
Emergency Nursing Practitioner
Weston Health Authority
Southampton, United Kingdom
06.2012 - 01.2015
- Triaged, assessed and treated acutely ill patients, minor illnesses and injuries of adult and paediatric patients.
- Infection Control lead for department; diligently followed IPC policies to minimise infection rates.
- Lead for ED Mentor, Assessor and Nursing students directly liaising with University of West of England.
- Worked with children, vulnerable adults, and mental health patients to ensure receive appropriate care.
Education
Bsc - Professional Studies Facilitating Learning and Assessing in Practice Learning
University of the West of England
09.2010 - 06.2011
Dip HE - Nursing Studies
University of the West of England
09.1996 - 07.1998
RGN Conversion Course - undefined
University of the West of England
09.1996 - 07.1997
ENG Certification - undefined
Enrolled Nurse General
09.1985 - 09.1987
ALS - RCUK
/2023 -
EUROPEAN TRAUMA COURSE
/2021 -
SEXUAL FORENSICS COURSE
/2017 -
Skills
- Leadership and Management
- Educator and Learning Facilitator
- Interpersonal Communication
- Emergency Nursing
- Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care
- First Responding
- Clinical Governance
- Maritime Experience & Knowledge
- Strong integrity, honesty and loyalty
- Organisational & Time Management
- Critical and analytical thinking
Websites
Languages
English
Custom
- Ceroc Dance
- Piano
- Rock Choir
- Travel
- Photography
Timeline
Senior Consultant (clinical), Medical Operations
Carnival UK
05.2022 - Current
Consultant (clinical), Medical Operations
Carnival UK
05.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Nurse
Carnival UK
06.2016 - 05.2021
Nursing Officer
Carnival UK
01.2015 - 06.2016
Emergency Nursing Practitioner
Weston Health Authority
06.2012 - 01.2015
Bsc - Professional Studies Facilitating Learning and Assessing in Practice Learning
University of the West of England
09.2010 - 06.2011
Lead Nurse
Bristol Heart Institute
05.2002 - 06.2016
Dip HE - Nursing Studies
University of the West of England
09.1996 - 07.1998
RGN Conversion Course - undefined
University of the West of England
09.1996 - 07.1997
ENG Certification - undefined
Enrolled Nurse General
09.1985 - 09.1987
ALS - RCUK
/2023 -
EUROPEAN TRAUMA COURSE
/2021 -
SEXUAL FORENSICS COURSE
/2017 -
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