Andrea Frazier

• Facilitated effective communication with staff and physicians to manage patient care.
• Consistently received positive feedback in annual reviews.
• Proactively assisted team members whenever needed.
• Delivered exceptional communication across disciplines, ensuring clarity in processes and goals.
• Demonstrate expertise and empathy in every position held.

Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with teams.

• Team leader at Hospice Savannah, managing responsibilities in Hospice House.
• Provided care for multiple patients every shift.
• Facilitated discussions with hospice physicians regarding patient treatment strategies.
• Execute physician orders and educate families about patient disease progression.
• Referred families to appropriate hospice team members for support.
• Monitor symptoms in patient conditions.
• Assessed patient conditions through interpreting evaluation of diagnostic tests.
• Screened and evaluated criteria for incoming Hospice House admissions.
• Scheduled frequent patient care meetings.
• Managed nursing team operations in charge nurse role.
• Enhanced team motivation through consistent encouragement.
• Emphasized collaboration.
• Strived to bring joy and contentment to patients consistently.
• Skills Used: Knowledge of patient care, Teamwork, and communication skills

• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of obstetrics nursing.
• Delivered culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations while respecting unique beliefs surrounding childbirth customs or traditions.
• Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
• Facilitated open communication with expectant parents to address concerns, educate on birth plans, and provide emotional support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
• Anticipated potential complications during labor by closely observing fetal heart rate patterns, maternal contractions, and other relevant data.
• Promoted breastfeeding success by teaching proper latch techniques, positioning strategies, and troubleshooting common issues faced by new mothers.
• Managed high-pressure situations, such as emergency deliveries or complications during labor, with professionalism and composure.
• Assisted in cesarean sections and high-risk deliveries, maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure to support patients through challenging situations.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring smooth communication between physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals.
• Increased efficiency within the Labor and Delivery unit by implementing new protocols for patient admission, assessment, and discharge processes.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care to mothers and newborns during the labor and childbirth process.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

• Monitored vital signs and adjusted treatments to enhance patient outcomes.
• Consistently followed guidelines for safe medication administration in neonates.
• Ensured clear communication among healthcare team members through timely documentation.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing overall patient safety within the unit.
• Coordinated discharge planning with case managers and social workers for successful transitions back into the community setting.
• Utilized advanced technologies such as ventilators and incubators to provide essential support for fragile neonates.
• Provided compassionate family-centered care, supporting parents during difficult times in the Neonatal ICU.
• Assisted in life-saving procedures such as intubation and central line insertions, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
• Developed strong rapport with patients'' families through effective communication and empathetic support.