Kaylyn Fairchild
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Pediatric Transplant Nurse with experience in providing specialized care to children undergoing organ transplantation. Expertise in pre-transplant assessments, post-operative recovery, and long-term management of pediatric transplant patients. Adept at administering immunosuppressive therapies, managing complications such as organ rejection and infections, and offering emotional and educational support to both patients and families. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal outcomes through evidence-based practices and a family-centered approach. Dedicated to advancing patient care through ongoing education, critical thinking, and a deep commitment to the well-being of pediatric patients. Seeking to transition into an Onboarding Specialist position where clinical expertise, training experience, and a passion for developing new nurses can contribute to employee success, retention, and organizational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transplant Stepdown Unit RN
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - Current
- Patient assessment and monitoring: Expertise in assessing pediatric patients, detecting subtle changes in condition, and using diagnostic tools to monitor organ function and overall health.
- Medication management expertise: Mastery in administering immunosuppressive therapies, pain management, and other medications, while monitoring for adverse effects.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration: Effective collaboration with transplant surgeons, nephrologists, hepatologists, social workers, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
- Family-centered care: Skilled in educating and supporting families, helping them understand complex medical information, and providing emotional support through the transplant process.
- Cultural competence: Understanding and respecting the diverse cultural, religious, and ethical backgrounds of patients and their families in care delivery.
- Crisis management and emergency response: Ability to act swiftly and efficiently in critical situations, such as organ rejection, infections, or transplant-related emergencies.
- Leadership: Serves on the Nursing Engagement Committee and is a preceptor for nursing students, new graduate nurses, and established RNs
Direct Support Professional
Rutledge Center
Newnan, GA
08.2018 - 11.2020
- Provided compassionate and client-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced client outcomes.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized client environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA01-2022
Skills
- Professional Nursing Behaviors
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Therapeutic Communication
- Charge Nurse
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management Skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Compassionate and Caring
- Social Perceptiveness
- Continuing Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Georgia Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
Timeline
Transplant Stepdown Unit RN
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
01.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Rutledge Center
08.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia