Coleen Fraser
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with over 20 years in federal and hospital healthcare systems. Expertise in emergency triage, occupational health, infection prevention, and behavioral health nursing. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and outcomes. Recognized with the DAISY Award and multiple Good Catch Awards for frontline service during the COVID-19 pandemic, while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Peachford Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
12.2025 - Current
- Conduct patient assessments, administer medications, and monitor patient safety.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support treatment planning and patient stabilization.
- Utilize therapeutic communication and crisis intervention techniques while documenting care in the electronic medical record.
- Provide direct nursing care to patients in an acute behavioral health environment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Applied critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations promptly, ensuring appropriate interventions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients during crises, fostering a therapeutic environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Recorded patient progress notes with precision in the electronic medical record system, enhancing continuity of care.
Licensed Practice Vaccine Center
Atlanta VA Health Care System
Decatur, Georgia
05.2021 - Current
- Administer COVID-19 vaccinations to veterans and healthcare staff according to CDC guidelines.
- Provide travel immunizations including Yellow Fever vaccination for international travelers.
- Educate patients regarding vaccine safety, immunization schedules, and travel health precautions.
- Executed daily administrative tasks, ensuring seamless operations and support for vaccination services.
- Identified and addressed customer requirements promptly, enhancing patient satisfaction and service quality.
- Supported customer inquiries and provided accurate information to enhance experience.
- Collaborated with departments to achieve coordinated efforts in delivering quality immunization services.
Licensed Practical Nurse – Employee Occupational Health
Atlanta VA Health Care System
Decatur, Georgia
05.2021 - Current
- Provided clinical support for employee occupational health services, facilitating health screenings, occupational health surveillance, and onboarding evaluations to ensure employee safety.
- Collaborated with infection control teams to monitor workplace exposures and implement infection prevention strategies, enhancing workplace safety and compliance.
- Assisted leadership with regulatory compliance for workplace health and safety initiatives, ensuring adherence to health standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse – Tele-Urgent Care / Emergency Department
Atlanta VA Health Care System
Decatur, Georgia
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated telehealth visits for patients in Emergency Department's pilot Tele Urgent Care program, ensuring timely access to care.
- Conduct triage assessments for veterans presenting urgent medical concerns.
- Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and emergency patient care.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitor patient status and administer medications according to clinical protocols.
- Monitored and documented changes in patient condition, promptly notifying registered nurse or physician of significant developments.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and enhance communication among healthcare providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Bronx, New York
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Delivered bedside care to hospitalized COVID-19 patients, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing oxygen therapy support to ensure patient stability.
- Supported frontline hospital staff in an inpatient medical-surgical COVID unit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Deployed to medical-surgical unit during COVID-19 pandemic to assist nursing staff.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enforcing isolation precautions and proper PPE utilization to safeguard patients and staff.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and respiratory therapists in a high-acuity environment to coordinate patient care and enhance treatment outcomes.
- Performed patient triage assessments and assisted physicians with patient care in outpatient clinical settings.
- Supported specialty services including cardiac stress testing and anticoagulation clinics.
- Recognized with a Pandemic Response Award for service during this deployment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Peachford Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Administered medications and closely monitored treatment responses to ensure effective patient management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to assist in treatment planning and maintain patient safety through vigilant observation.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients in inpatient psychiatric hospital, enhancing patient well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Post University
Waterford, CT05-2027
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Hope College of Arts And Sciences
Pompano Beach, Florida11-2023
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
Lebanon, Pennsylvania06-2005
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment and Triage
- Acute Patient Monitoring
- Emergency Response Support
- IV Therapy and Venipuncture
- Infection Prevention Protocols
- Infection control
- Clinical Documentation
- Electronic health records
- Care Coordination
- Patient safety improvement
- Mental Health Support
- Mental health care
- Patient Support Strategies
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Precepting
Additional Clinical Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Safety Monitoring
- Vaccination Administration
- Chronic Disease Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- Infection Prevention Protocols
- Acute Patient Monitoring
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Georgia
- Registered Nurse, Florida
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Georgia
- Licensed Practical Nurse, New York
- Federal Urine Specimen Collector, 2024
- Yellow Fever Vaccine Administration Certification
- Telehealth / SFT Imager Training, 2017
Clinical Impact And Contributions
- Recipient of the DAISY Award recognizing excellence in compassionate patient care.
- Received multiple Good Catch Awards for identifying potential patient safety risks and preventing adverse events.
- Supported frontline inpatient teams during the COVID-19 pandemic through temporary deployment to a medical-surgical COVID unit.
- Assisted in large-scale vaccination initiatives for veterans and healthcare staff including COVID-19 immunizations and travel vaccines.
- Contributed to employee occupational health programs supporting workplace safety and infection prevention.
Leadership And Recognition
- DAISY Award – Excellence in Nursing Care, 01/2024
- Good Catch Award – Patient Safety Recognition, 01/2025
- Good Catch Award – Patient Safety Recognition, 04/2025
- ARISE Leadership Training Program, Veterans Health Administration
- Pandemic Response Recognition Award, Service During COVID-19 Pandemic Deployment
- Patient Letter of Appreciation, Commended by a retired U.S. Army veteran for outstanding customer service, leadership, professionalism, and compassionate patient care.
Specialized Clinical Programs
- COVID-19 Response and Infection Control
- Employee Occupational Health Program
- Travel Medicine and Immunization Program including Yellow Fever vaccination.
- Emergency Triage and Tele-Urgent Care
- Behavioral Health Nursing
Professional Affiliations And Development
- Nursing Shared Governance – Professional Practice Council, Veterans’ Health Administration
- ARISE Leadership Development Program, Veterans’ Health Administration
- Continuing education focused on infection prevention, occupational health, and patient safety.
Credentials
- ADN
- RN
- LPN
Core Clinical Competencies
- Patient Assessment and Triage
- Behavioral Health Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Occupational Health and Employee Health Services
- Infection Control and Prevention
- IV Therapy and Venipuncture
- Emergency Response Support
- Electronic Health Records (CPRS/EHR)
- Care Coordination
- Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Professional Highlights
- Over 20 years of healthcare experience including federal healthcare systems
- DAISY Award recipient for excellence in compassionate patient care
- Multiple Good Catch Awards recognizing patient safety contributions
- Frontline healthcare provider during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Experience with vaccination programs, infection prevention, and occupational health
- Background in behavioral health, emergency triage, and veteran healthcare
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse (PRN)
Peachford Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse – Tele-Urgent Care / Emergency Department
Atlanta VA Health Care System
03.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Practice Vaccine Center
Atlanta VA Health Care System
05.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse – Employee Occupational Health
Atlanta VA Health Care System
05.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2019 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Peachford Hospital
08.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Post University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Hope College of Arts And Sciences
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center