Kelly Fairfax
Chester
Summary
With a proven track record at Tenet Healthcare Corporation, I excel in medication administration and vital signs monitoring, showcasing my ability to enhance patient outcomes. My empathetic communication and meticulous attention to medical documentation have consistently improved patient satisfaction. Skilled in both direct patient care and clinical decision-making, I bring a comprehensive approach to nursing.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
09.2011 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications by oral, intravenous and injectable route.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
LPN
Catawba Family Medicine
02.2006 - 09.2011
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN
Piedmont GYN/OB
03.2003 - 02.2006
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN
Palmetto Pediatrics
01.1999 - 03.2003
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
LPN
Bariatric Associates
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
LPN Charge Nurse
White Oak Manor
10.1995 - 12.1997
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Managed unit 3 with Cma’s and 44 patients.
LPN
Chester County Hospital
08.1994 - 10.1995
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Chester County Career Center
Chester, SC06.1994
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Triage management
- IV therapy
- Lab specimen collection
- Clinical decision making
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- EKG administration
- Caring for wounds
Additional Information
I am also experienced in Occupational Medicine.
I am certified in federal UDS, and BAT.
Timeline
LPN
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
09.2011 - Current
LPN
Catawba Family Medicine
02.2006 - 09.2011
LPN
Piedmont GYN/OB
03.2003 - 02.2006
LPN
Palmetto Pediatrics
01.1999 - 03.2003
LPN
Bariatric Associates
01.1998 - 01.1999
LPN Charge Nurse
White Oak Manor
10.1995 - 12.1997
LPN
Chester County Hospital
08.1994 - 10.1995
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Chester County Career Center
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