Ernestine Sharice Fair, AAS,RN
Maumelle,AR
Summary
Critical care registered nurse seeking a position to utilize well-built theoretical concepts and through skills to provide compassionate patient care. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Critical Care
Ingalls Memorial (Favorite Staffing)
Harvey, IL
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN, ICU Traveler
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
Cleburne, TX
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
RN Traveler
Medical City North Hills
North Richland Hills, TX
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Houston Methodist
Houston , Texas
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Documented all patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR, including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatment and observations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Registered Nurse Traveler
Eastside Medical Center
Snellville, GA
03.2017 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
North Little Rock, AR
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in ICU
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management..
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Health Medical Center
North, AR
05.2013 - 05.2018
- Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Assist surgeon during a procedure
- Disinfect all equipment and operating room used after surgery
- Make sure all equipment used is sterile
- Make sure patients are properly positioned and comfortable during procedures
- Assist with transferring patients back to room
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas Little Rock
2018
Surgical Tech. -
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR2013
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Lifer Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIHSS
- Cardiac Monitoring
- EMR- Epic
- Meditech
- Cerner
Planned Career Break
March 2022-April 2022
An intentional pause to help my mother coordinate her relocation. Energized and excited to return to work
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
Ingalls Memorial (Favorite Staffing)
01.2022 - 02.2022
RN, ICU Traveler
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2022
RN Traveler
Medical City North Hills
08.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse Traveler
Houston Methodist
05.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
05.2018 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse Traveler
Eastside Medical Center
03.2017 - 05.2021
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Health Medical Center
05.2013 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas Little Rock
Surgical Tech. -
Southeast Arkansas College
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