Cecilia (Ann) Fryberger
Silver Cliff,CO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
Grand Junction, CO
07.1999 - 06.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Diploma in Nursing-3 Year Program - Nursing
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Cedar Rapids, Iowa06.1969
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Basic Life Support
- Nursing Documentation
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Emergency Response
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical Assessment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- HIPAA Compliance
- Catheter Care
- Patient Education
- EKG Interpretation
- Continuing education
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Compassionate Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Infection Control
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Patient and family advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Attention to Detail
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Cardiac monitors
- Intake and discharge
- Vitals monitoring
- Documentation
- Insulin medication assistance
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- CPR/AED
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Collecting vitals
- Student Precepting
- Heartsaver First Aid
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Accurate Documentation
- Acute care expertise
- Initial Trauma Life Support
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
07.1999 - 06.2021
Diploma in Nursing-3 Year Program - Nursing
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing