Kimberly Fairchild
Registered Nurse
Cantonment,FL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with solid teaching acumen and passion for developing new nurses with skills to meet changing healthcare demands. Expert clinical knowledge and judgment with skills in communication, planning and workflow management. Highly observant and diligent about identifying and correcting mistakes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension Sacred Heart
Pensacola, FL
10.2021 - Current
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse
Solaris HealthCare
Pensacola, FL
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
West Florida hospital
Pensacola, FL
04.2014 - 10.2018
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the Emergency Department setting.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Baptist Hospital East
Pensacola, FL
12.2010 - 03.2014
- Provided pre-operative education and emotional support for patients and their families.
- Performed sterile techniques, surgical counts, wound care and post-operative dressing changes.
- Managed intravenous lines, catheters, drains and other medical devices used during surgery.
- Ensured proper functioning of all surgical equipment prior to use during operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients undergoing surgery.
- Prepared OR suites for upcoming surgeries by gathering necessary supplies and instruments according to protocol guidelines.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments including physical assessment, laboratory testing review and medication reconciliation as needed for each case.
- Supported surgeons throughout complex surgical procedures by providing instrumentation or retracting tissue when needed.
- Instructed patients about post-operative instructions such as activity restrictions or wound care instructions following discharge from the hospital.
Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa Medical Center
Milton, FL
10.2010 - 02.2012
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Children and Family Services
Pensacola, FL
02.2003 - 10.2010
- Investigated reports of child abuse and neglect to determine if further actions are necessary.
- Conducted home visits, interviews, and assessments in order to evaluate the safety of a child's environment.
- Collaborated with other agencies such as law enforcement, mental health providers, schools, and social services.
- Participated in court proceedings related to cases.
- Attended trainings related to current trends in Child Protective Services.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding child abuse investigations.
- Responded to emergency situations involving children requiring immediate attention.
- Provided testimony at hearings related to child protective investigations.
- Prepared written summaries following each investigation or contact with a family member.
- Developed and executed plans to remove children from homes where abuse or neglect had occurred.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with children, guardians, doctors, nurses and law enforcement to gain insight into individual cases.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL04-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL03-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University Of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12-1993
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL12-1991
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Examination
- Care Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Reliability
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-Solving
- Time management abilities
- Analytical Skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
- PALS
Affiliations
- Volunteer with local homeless shelters
- Volunteer with Life Options Clinic
- Member of ANA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension Sacred Heart
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Solaris HealthCare
02.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
West Florida hospital
04.2014 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Baptist Hospital East
12.2010 - 03.2014
Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa Medical Center
10.2010 - 02.2012
Child Protective Investigator
Department of Children and Family Services
02.2003 - 10.2010
Master of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University Of West Florida
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Pensacola State College
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