Christal Fairley
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Singing River Hospital
2021.07 - Current
- Promoted health education among patients, encouraging self-management skills and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Participated in continuing education activities to stay current on best practices and emerging trends in urgent care medicine.
- Performed minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting when required for urgent care patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families, typically 20-50 patients daily
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Ocean Springs Hospital
2019.10 - 2021.07
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records, ensuring timely communication among healthcare team members and proper documentation of patient progress.
- Promoted teamwork through effective communication with colleagues from diverse backgrounds across all departments involved in patient care services delivery.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to quickly assess and respond to changes in patient conditions, preventing complications or further decline.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, telemetry data, and overall health status.
- Administered prescribed medications and therapies safely, adhering to strict protocols for dosage calculation, drug interactions, and potential side effects.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively while prioritizing tasks based on urgency and acuity levels of patients'' needs, typically 4-6 patients per 12-hour shift
- Provided comprehensive education on medications, treatments, and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Ocean Springs Hospital
2017.09 - 2019.10
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while coordinating multiple responsibilities including admissions, discharges, and ongoing patient care.
- Educated patients on post-surgical self-care techniques to facilitate successful recoveries at home without complications.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Streamlined communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff, resulting in seamless coordination during surgeries.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs, wound healing progress, drains, catheters, and IV sites during recovery period.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-operative care and thorough assessments, typically 7-15 patients daily
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Troy, AL05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS05.2014
Skills
- Health Promotion Strategies
- Acute illness treatment
- Infection control measures
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Compassionate patient care
- Diagnostic Reasoning
- Advanced clinical assessment
- Physical assessments
- Electronic Medical Records
- Family-centered care
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Preparing treatment plans
Conference Attendance
- 2024 AANP National Conference, Nashville, TN (2024)
- 2023 AANP National Fall Virtual Conference (2023)
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - (2021)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) National Certification for Family Nurse Practitioner - (Updated 06/2021)
- Mississippi Board of Nursing: Registered Nurse (RN) - (Updated 12/2022)
- Mississippi Board of Nursing: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - (12/2022)
Profession Relevant Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills that assist in educating the patient and providing the highest level of patient care.
- Background in functional medicine provides a broader understanding of diseases' interconnected complexity and underlying causes.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills, which assist in determining a diagnosis even with the toughest cases.
- Strong interpersonal skills that help me work closely with other members of the care team for the best treatment plans.
- Skilled in motivational interviewing, including listening closely to patients, learning more about their complaints, and providing better treatment options for enhanced patient compliance.
- Effective at multitasking and experienced in working in high-stress environments, including very busy medical clinics.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Singing River Hospital
2021.07 - Current
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Ocean Springs Hospital
2019.10 - 2021.07
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Ocean Springs Hospital
2017.09 - 2019.10
Master of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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