Janet Fairchild
Tonawanda,NY
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health, Gates Vascular Institute
Buffalo, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained traveling nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, cultures and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications and past medical history to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, coronary artery disease and other conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo, NY
07.2012 - 08.2021
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from nurses and other healthcare providers.
- Assisted in preparation, distribution, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
- Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
Buffalo, NY
03.2003 - 04.2013
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
- Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax, and email.
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians and coordinated classes to help them prepare for the PTCB Exam.
Pharmacy Research Grant Study Analyst
Kaleida Health Women And Children's Hospital
Buffalo, NY
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Interpreted data and made recommendations from findings.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Collaborated closely with upper management to drive strategy through development and implementation of new processes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville College
Buffalo, NY05.2021
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY2017
High School Diploma -
Orchard Park High School
Orchard Park, NY06.2000
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Treatment Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Monitoring Vital Signs and Telemetry
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment and Clear Communication
- Time Management
- Nightly Charge Nurse of Unit
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health, Gates Vascular Institute
08.2021 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
07.2012 - 08.2021
Pharmacy Research Grant Study Analyst
Kaleida Health Women And Children's Hospital
06.2011 - 06.2012
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
03.2003 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D'Youville College
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Erie Community College
High School Diploma -
Orchard Park High School
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