Cynthia Frazier

• Restorative/Falls Nursing- QAPI processes related to falls and significant injuries. Falls education and post investigation for evaluations and interventions towards patient safety. Restorative, Independent, maintenance, and splint program for maintaining (or improving) functionality as appropriate. Developing and updating care plans. Monitoring and management of Restraint use, Side Rail Utilization Removal, and CMS 672 Bowel and bladder status.
• CNA Instructor- Assisted in the curriculum and skill set development to educate nurse aide assistants towards certification.
• Unit manager- Physician rounding, order entry, admissions, discharges, room changes, and management of CMS 672 related to Special Care- radiation, chemotherapy, dialysis, IV therapies, ostomy care, and injections and Medications F133-139. Assisted in annual PIE evaluations prior to yearly raise. VRRT champion in training, education, and utilization to decrease hospital transfers and re-hospitalizations.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
• Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

LPN- Oct 2014 to Feb 2017

• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.

CNA- Dec 2012 to October 2014

• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.