Chelsea Fairbanks
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
CVICU Open Heart Recovery RN
UF Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, USA
03.2020 - Current
- As a charge nurse, manage incoming scheduled and emergent surgeries, adjusted staffing needs based on acuity changes.
- Observe changes in patient hemodynamic status, interpret critical values analyze charts and effectively communicate to Physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Proficient at managing complex devices such as CRRT, Impella, IABP, TVP, Ecmo, administering advanced medications and responding to high stress situations such as CPR requiring ACLS and CALs.
RN Medical-surgical unit
UF Health Jacksonville
Jacksonville, USA
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Oversees the unit and facilitates team members accordingly.
- Maintains open communication with all health care team members, nursing leadership, and medical staff.
- Conducts or participates in unit meetings, committee meetings, and facilitates active participation of staff members.
- Acts a mentor and precepts new nurses to transition as competent nurses.
- Provides resource information on proper wound care techniques and dressings.
- Completed a charge nurse preceptorship in 2019.
Progressive Care unit
UF Health Gainesville
Gainesville, USA
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Managed drips based on lab values and titrated accordingly.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Orange Park, FL01.2017
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
- Advanced medication management
- Ventilator management
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Complex care coordination
- Emergency response including ACLS, CALs, ECLS, and device management
Certification
ECLS certification, February 2024
Timeline
CVICU Open Heart Recovery RN
UF Health Jacksonville
03.2020 - Current
RN Medical-surgical unit
UF Health Jacksonville
12.2018 - 02.2020
Progressive Care unit
UF Health Gainesville
12.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College