Karen Fairchild
Germansville
Summary
Dynamic CRNP with extensive experience at St Luke's University Health Network, excelling in fast-paced environments. Proven critical thinking and communication skills enhance patient care and team collaboration. Adaptable and detail-oriented, I effectively manage time and prioritize tasks, ensuring high-quality outcomes in diverse healthcare settings. Passionate about continual improvement and professional development.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CRNP
St Luke's University Health Network
09.2014 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
CRNP - Emergency Department/Observation Unit
Tower Health
08.2012 - 03.2017
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
CRNP - Urgent Care/Primary Care
RediCare
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
CRNP - Internal Medicine
Penn Medical
11.2009 - 08.2010
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
RN - Emergency Department
LVHN
08.2007 - 11.2009
- Acted as a patient advocate by effectively communicating their needs to the healthcare team and ensuring appropriate follow-up care was arranged.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment for patients and staff.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, satisfaction, and overall Emergency Department efficiency.
- Participated in ongoing education programs to maintain knowledge of best practices for emergency nursing care.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Associate of Science Nursing - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, Pa06-2000
Bachelors of Science Nursing - Nursing Science
University of Phoenix
Online05-2005
Maters of Science in Nursing - Nursing
DeSales University
Centre Valley, Pa08-2009
Master of Science - AG-ACNP
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pa05-2016
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Certification
- Certified CDL Medical Examiner
Timeline
CRNP
St Luke's University Health Network
09.2014 - Current
CRNP - Emergency Department/Observation Unit
Tower Health
08.2012 - 03.2017
CRNP - Urgent Care/Primary Care
RediCare
07.2010 - 08.2012
CRNP - Internal Medicine
Penn Medical
11.2009 - 08.2010
RN - Emergency Department
LVHN
08.2007 - 11.2009
Associate of Science Nursing - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
Bachelors of Science Nursing - Nursing Science
University of Phoenix
Maters of Science in Nursing - Nursing
DeSales University
Master of Science - AG-ACNP
University of Pennsylvania
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