Fiona Hunter
Stockport,Cheshire
Summary
Dedicated chaplain with extensive experience in providing spiritual and emotional support, demonstrating strong skills in active listening, empathy, and effective communication. Proficient in chaplaincy documentation, on-call availability, and ethical guidance. Adept at delivering culturally sensitive palliative care and preaching with confidentiality. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite for efficient administrative tasks. Committed to fostering a compassionate environment while upholding the highest standards of ethical practice.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chapalin
Salvation Army
Manchester, Greater Manchester
09.2019 - Current
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Led regular services, enhancing spiritual wellbeing and community connection.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Constructed weekly newsletters, keeping the congregation informed about upcoming activities and events.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Attended meetings with church leaders to discuss strategies for better serving the community's spiritual needs.
- Prepared and presented religious sermons on weekly basis.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Liaised with local charity organisations to coordinate community outreach initiatives and volunteer efforts.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Performed various administrative tasks to support Chaplaincy recordkeeping.
- Conducted funerals with sensitivity and compassion, providing comfort to bereaved individuals.
- Counselled individuals on variety of personal issues.
- Contributed to regular committee meetings, lending [Area of expertise] expertise.
- Represented religious institution by speaking and attending local events.
- Provided emotional support for grieving families, contributing to their healing process.
- Observed confidentiality and acted with discretion to earn trust of community.
- Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Designed digital and print materials to engage audiences.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Registered nurse
South Manchester Hospital Trust
Wythenshawe , Greater Manchester
09.2009 - 08.2016
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Diligently carried out clinical assessments to provide optimal pre- and post-operative care.
- Skilfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Conducted invasive and non-invasive procedures, managing central lines and catheters.
- Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and Foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and informed them of patient care options.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
Education
DPNS - Nursing
University of Manchester
Manchester 09.2002 - 09.2005
Skills
- Active listening
- Worship participation
- Effective communication
- Empathy display
- Chaplaincy documentation
- On-Call availability
- Empathy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Palliative care principles
- Preaching
- Ethical guidance
- Critical-thinking
- Confidentiality
- Microsoft Office Suite
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chapalin
Salvation Army
09.2019 - Current
Registered nurse
South Manchester Hospital Trust
09.2009 - 08.2016
DPNS - Nursing
University of Manchester
09.2002 - 09.2005
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