Kristin Fulton
Henrico,VA
Summary
Detail oriented, self-motivated, and empathetic healthcare professional with over 10 years of clinical healthcare experience in a variety of healthcare settings. Exemplary communication, team leadership, and problem solving skills. Expertise in triage, crises management, and addressing patient/ family needs and concerns with compassion, resourcefulness, and cultural sensitivity. Currently seeking a position as a the Associate Executive Director of Friends Homes which will utilize all acquired skills, abilities, and areas of expertise including:
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Spiritual Care Coordinator
Promedica-Heartland Hospice
01.2022 - Current
- Conducts spiritual care and needs assessments to create an individualized care plan to honor patient’s wishes, goals, cultural values, and spiritual practices
- Promotes holistic wellbeing by utilizing spiritual care counseling technique including, but not limited to, narrative interview, emotional processing, and reframing for greater meaning making
- Facilitates engaging wellness activities that honor patients specific interest as well as cognitive abilities
- Provides specialized perspective during interdisciplinary team meetings to address the spiritual and emotional aspects of holistic care
- Fosters a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach when addressing patient and family needs and concerns
- Facilitates community memorial services and rituals to support effective grieving of patients, family, and staff
- Conducts interviews with eligible spiritual care candidates and provides ongoing orientation and training once employed
- Coordinates support staff on-call schedule and PDO calendars
Staff Chaplain
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Identified gaps in spiritual care services and initiated action plan to address these needs
- Accomplished in triage and prioritization, crisis intervention and trauma response, and providing sensitive and compassionate bereavement support
- Advocated for patient needs and empowered patients to address their questions and concerns with their medical team
- Educated and assisted patients in competing of Medical Advanced Directive/Living Wills
- Trained new staff chaplains and provided supervision as requested
- Mentored spiritual care volunteers and provided monthly debriefing sessions
- Created and maintained staff schedule to reflect work rotation, on-calls/weekend, and PTO
- Initiated morning meeting, patient/family debrief, and prioritization of hospital needs
- Officiated Chapel Services per request
- Represented spiritual care department by serving on St
- Francis Medical Center Ethics Committee
Chaplain Resident II
Morton Plant Hospital, BayCare Health System
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Mentored new chaplain residents and helped orient them to residency program and expectations
- Volunteered to serve on the Disaster Response Team, serving as a hospital staff chaplain during and after the aftermath of Hurricane Irma
- Recognized in the BayCare Team Times for pastoral care services provided during a complex ER case.
Chaplain Resident I
Suncoast Hospice, Empath Health
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Principal Chaplain for 44-bed Hospice Care Center
- Facilitated end-of-life rites and rituals and provided bereavement support to patients and family
- Facilitated community memorial services and rituals to encourage effective grieving for patients, family, and staff
- Developed an expertise regarding hospice, palliative care, grief and bereavement services
Chaplain Intern
Arbor Acres Continuum Of Care Retirement Community
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Worked closely with chaplain mentor to provide effective patient care that addressed spiritual, emotional, and social need
- Assisted in providing alternative spiritual care practices including, but not limited to, healing touch therapy, djembe drum circle program, and a near-death experience support group;
- Co-facilitated a six week holiday grief support group during the months of November and December.
Chaplain Intern
Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Greensboro
04.2015
- Tracked health care changes and end-of-life transitions of patients under our care
- Utilized creative modalities including, music, guided imagery, and artistic expression when providing spiritual care to patients and family
Chaplain Intern
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Principle chaplain on a Cardiology Unit and Pediatric General Medicine Unit
- Primary chaplain during on-call rotations, evening, and weekend shifts
- Attained skills in triage, crisis management, and prioritization of request
Medical Office Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain Family Medicine PA
12.2010 - 03.2012
- Organized and maintained medical records and patient information
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments
- Enabled effective workflow through front office management
- Reviewed patients insurance form and ensured correct billing information
- Performed initial health screening including, completing health intake forms and obtaining vital signs
- Performed blood draws per request
- Sterilized medical equipment
- Assisted physician as needed
Camp Director
Carolina Cross Connection
04.2009
- Supervised staff and directed weekly camp session and community activities
- Facilitated positive working relationships with camp caretakers, kitchen staff, administration, and community sponsors
- Primary liaison to church leaders and community resources
- Facilitated meetings and discussion groups throughout the camp weeks
- Maintained an accurate account of cash, expenditures, mileage, and donations
- Fostered partnerships within the local community including, local newspapers, radio stations, and TV networks to promote camp organization and mission
Education
Master of Divinity -
Wake Forest University School of Divinity
Winston-Salem, NCBachelor of Science - Health Promotion, Psychology
Appalachian State University
Boone, NCCommissioned/Ordained-Federation of Christian Ministries -
Endorsed-Federation of Christian Ministries -
APC Board Certified Chaplain -
Skills
- Responding to patient/family inquiries and resolving problems through collaborative team approach while ensuring excellent customer service
- Nurturing relationships with community partners, guest, residents, and staff
- Identifies gaps in care services and initiated action plan to address these needs
- Skilled ability to make critical decisions under extreme circumstances, remain calm during stressful situations, and maintain friendly patient interactions at all times
- Skilled in orienting, training, and coaching new hires and address performance goals and job expectations
- Highly motivated, quick learner, and committed team player with a strong work ethic
- Passionate about serving the senior in the community through programs and services that will help them maintain dignity, independence, improve wellbeing, and enhance overall quality of life
Timeline
Spiritual Care Coordinator
Promedica-Heartland Hospice
01.2022 - Current
Staff Chaplain
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2021
Chaplain Resident II
Morton Plant Hospital, BayCare Health System
08.2017 - 09.2018
Chaplain Resident I
Suncoast Hospice, Empath Health
08.2016 - 08.2017
Chaplain Intern
Arbor Acres Continuum Of Care Retirement Community
08.2015 - 05.2016
Chaplain Intern
Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Greensboro
04.2015
Chaplain Intern
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
08.2014 - 05.2015
Medical Office Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain Family Medicine PA
12.2010 - 03.2012
Camp Director
Carolina Cross Connection
04.2009
Master of Divinity -
Wake Forest University School of Divinity
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion, Psychology
Appalachian State University
Commissioned/Ordained-Federation of Christian Ministries -
Endorsed-Federation of Christian Ministries -
APC Board Certified Chaplain -
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