Trish Fairlie
Newtown Square,PA
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 14 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment. Knowledgeable in out patient and in patient nursing care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Radnor Surgery Center
01.2021 - Current
- Competent in all areas of surgical procedures performed in the outpatient environment
- Established MH cart and provide staff education/training on malignant hypothermia emergency
- Member of Nursing Unit Council
- Coordinates OR staff work schedule
- Coordinates and consults with other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate operations
- Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on best-in-class operating procedures, nursing disciplines, and patient safety protocols
- Ensure that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Reviews charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure
- Communicate with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and enhance OR practices.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary meetings by sharing expertise on operating room processes and patient care requirements.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse- Department of Surgery
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Highly skilled career professional with extensive training in the perioperative and operating room setting
- Career experience in a nationally ranked “Top Ten” Magnet hospital, previous level one trauma center, and academic medical center
- Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and co-workers to provide holistic care services
- This includes supporting medical diagnoses, psychosocial support and education
- Fast learner with the ability to adapt to change with a positive attitude
- Competent in all areas of major and minor surgical procedures performed in the hospital environment
- Specializing in Vascular, Endovascular, Cardiac and Transplant procedures
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assist in educating and acclimating staff to performing vascular and transplant procedures
- Preceptor and mentor to new perioperative staff
- Educated perioperative staff regarding Vascular Hybrid operating rooms
- Established specimen protocols for perioperative staff as a member of the specimen committee
- Established count protocols as a member of the surgical count committee.
Registered Nurse- Department of Dermatology
Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Clinical Dermatology Nurse Sub-Specialty
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Facilitated patient phone calls.
Registered Nurse- Department of Neurology Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Division
Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania
02.2010 - 01.2014
- Clinical Neurology Nurse Sub-specialty
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- facilitated patient phone call/ medical record messages.
- Collaborated with insurance companies regarding prior authorization for medications, procedures, and medical equipment.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Nursing Assistant
Cooper University Hospital
01.2010 - 07.2010
Education
Bachelor Degree of Nursing, Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program -
University of Texas Arlington College of Nursing
05.2014
Associate Degree of Nursing, Associate Degree of Nursing Program -
Harcum College Of Nursing
05.2010
Skills
- Case Review
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Assessment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Communication
- Circulating Nurse Skills
- Scrub Nurse Skills
- Preoperative Care
- Preoperative Checklists
- Emergency Response
Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR/BLS), 02/2025
- Clinical Emergencies, 01/27/2012, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- FEMA, 09/11/2012
- Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania, RN621448
Affiliations
- The Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) 2015
- American Nurses Association (ANA) 2008
- International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN) January 2011
- University of Texas at Arlington Honor Society 2013
Honors Awards
- Harcum College Honors List, 2010
- Scholarship for the Linda Morgante MS Nurse Leadership Program, 2011
- Golden Key Honor Society, 2012, 2013
- Member of the University of Texas Honor Society, 2013
- Delta Theta Chapter of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). Membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing.
Personal Information
Title: BSN, RN
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Penn Medicine Radnor Surgery Center
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse- Department of Surgery
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
01.2015 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse- Department of Dermatology
Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania
01.2014 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse- Department of Neurology Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Division
Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania
02.2010 - 01.2014
Nursing Assistant
Cooper University Hospital
01.2010 - 07.2010
Bachelor Degree of Nursing, Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program -
University of Texas Arlington College of Nursing
Associate Degree of Nursing, Associate Degree of Nursing Program -
Harcum College Of Nursing
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR/BLS), 02/2025
- Clinical Emergencies, 01/27/2012, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- FEMA, 09/11/2012
- Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania, RN621448
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