Andrea Fairburn
Clayton
Summary
Ambitious Registered Nurse with specialty experience in Cardiac Surgical care and Pediatrics. Highly motivated RN passionate to continue my career and broaden my knowledge.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WakeMed Health and Hospitals
08.2022 - Current
- Work-Life Committee Chair
- Diabetes Committee
- Charge Nurse
- Step-down level of care
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, tests, plan of care and medications
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Train and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
WakeMed Health and Hospitals
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Cardiovascular Surgery Intermediate Care
- Step-Down level of care
- Education on planned procedures/restrictions/precautions post-procedure
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound care, discharge plan, medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Explained medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cascade Valley Hospital
06.2004 - 01.2018
- Cared for 7-15 patients, provided ADLS, assisted RN with cares, vital signs, ambulating and bathing patients
Education
RN-BSN -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
03.2024
Associate of Science-ADN - Nursing
Everett Community College
03.2021
Skills
- PALS Certified
- BLS Certified
- Charge nurse
- Preceptor/mentor
- Chair member in unit committee
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WakeMed Health and Hospitals
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
WakeMed Health and Hospitals
06.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cascade Valley Hospital
06.2004 - 01.2018
Associate of Science-ADN - Nursing
Everett Community College
RN-BSN -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
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