Staff Nurse Registered

Suzanne C. Fairchild

Registered Nurse (RN)

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Eugene, OR

Skilled

Exemplary and effective certified 30+ year medical professional with keen acumen in Nursing Science and Healthcare. Adept in best practices, emotional intelligence, patient advocacy, home healthcare, addressing social and behavioral components of care, conflict resolution and Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Proven ability to accomplish tasks independently leveraging community resources to benefit clients. View challenges as opportunities.

Areas of Expertise

Nursing Methods & Procedures

Compliance & Governance

Nursing Science & Healthcare Administration

Safety, Infection & Disaster Management

Customer Relations & Team Building

Home Health Case Management-PDGM education for staff to maximize client care and reimbursement with Episodic payers

Clinical Practice

Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

Advocacy & Patient Care Facilitation

Acupuncture and Nutrition

Professional Experience

Pacific Northwest (NW) Thermography, Eugene, OR Feb 2022 – Present

Owner

Perform breast and full body scans for early screening for inflammation.

Harmonic Health LLC, Eugene, OR Jan 2011 – Present

Private Practice Acupuncturist

Utilize Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) tongue and pulse assessments to develop personalized treatment plans. Explain diagnosis, develop treatment plans, and address patients ‘concerns. Intake detailed case history. Review client needs and conduct assessments. Execute ongoing assessments according to policy and practice standards. Develop models to reduce risks.

Conduct free monthly Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Clinic services to reach underserved populations. Clinic scheduled to resume Spring 2023.

Good Samaritan Eugene Home Health, Eugene, OR Jan 2015 – Feb 2022 Clinical Nurse Supervisor

QAPI (Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement) Coordinator

Directed clinical and non-clinical staff. Planned and initiated action independently and responsively in home care situations. Assisted with maintaining compliance to professional nursing standards and regulatory requirements. Aided physicians and staff to deliver quality care to patients. Provide services which promote quality, cost-effective outcomes by helping populations achieve effective utilization of healthcare services. Facilitate outstanding client care using fiscally responsible strategies and the PDGM tool. Collaborated with Practice managers and ensured development of competency of clinical staff. Ascertained policy and regulatory adherence. Assessed patient progress through questioning and examination.

Integral contributor to the significant OASIS audit assessment improvement from 2.5 to 5.0 of the Process Plan of Care and Quantity.

PDGM (Patient Driven Grouping Models) Agency implementation and education to staff

PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) development and implementation

Ensure Precoding/OASIS coding is accurate and meets State and Federal guidelines for Home Health use/billing

Deficiency free Surveys

Lone Oak Assisted Living, Eugene, OR Oct 2013 – Feb 2015

Director, Health Care Services

Presided over healthcare organization’s budget. Aided in medical staff training and promotion. Assured facility compliance with federal rules, regulations, and codes. Enhanced cooperation between departments. Fostered heathy relationships with suppliers and family members. Ascertained licenses were up to date. Evaluated and diffused issues amongst staff. Completed client assessments and determined Assisted Living Level of Care Placement. Delegated LPN and med aides. Delivered ongoing education for Safety, Infection and general disease conditions for clients, and families.

Certified accuracy of all Service Plans and Medication/Treatment records. Accomplished patients’ physical assessments and determined Emergency Room (ER) or Urgent Care.

Good Samaritan Eugene Village, Eugene, OR Jan 2013 – Oct 2013

Resident Care Manager (RCM) Subacute 700 MDS (Minimal Data Set) Coordinator

Guided oversight of all resident care. Assisted with initial resident assessment. Updated care plans for accuracy of residents’ status. Created and maintained staff schedules. Assured staff members maintained credentials and agency required certifications. Completed employee annual evaluations. Coordinated services with other healthcare professionals.

Gathered patients’ physical, mental, projected needs and outcomes, transmitted to Medicare and Medicaid for reimbursement.

Charge Registered Nurse (RN), Jul 2012 – Jan 2013

Governed nursing unit operations over a specified time. Coordinated activities with physicians, nurses, and other departments. Identified procedures, processes, resources, and patient care for accomplishment. Evaluated outcomes of patient care. Educated and mentored staff. Checked environment safety for patients.

Demonstrated leadership through clinical practice and teaching.

Additional Experience

Neuro and SICU Staff Nurse, Boston VA Medical Center, CCRN

Trauma Staff Nurse, University of California, San Diego-USCD, Medical Center, nurse educator, Charge Nurse

Staff Nurse Charge Nurse, St. Louis VA Medical Center, St Louis, MO

SICU/Emergency Room Staff Nurse Charge Nurse, MetroWest Medical Center, Natick, MA

Administrator, Transplant S.C., Milwaukee, WI, private practice Transplantation

Private Practice Acupuncturist Oriental Medicine Practitioner, Harmonic Health LLC, Shorewood, WI

Education

MS, Oriental Medicine

Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Racine, WI

BS, Nutrition

Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Racine, WI

AS, Nursing

Laboure College, Boston, MA

Professional Training AWB-Acupuncturists Without Borders, Team Leader Training, San Francisco, CA

Disaster Medical Assistance Team Training (DMAT), Red Cross Volunteer, Oregon Pacific Chapter

Lincoln City CERT (Community Emergency Responder) Past President Lincoln City

Medical Student Residency for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Guangzhou, China

Licenses & Certifications

100, 200, 700, 800, FEMA 3/14

Thermographer, Certified 4/19

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