Grace Fricke
Reston,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
08.2022 - Current
- Works in a fast-paced Pediatric Emergency Department at a level one trauma center
- Assesses, treats, and triages pediatric patients in the emergency department according to established nursing care plans and protocols
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administers medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trains new nurses on proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Clinical Technician 1
Inova Loudon Hospital
05.2021 - 01.2022
- The Clinical Technician 1 assisted in the delivery of direct and safe patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
- Communicated and collaborated with care team members and implemented the plan of care to meet individualized and developmental patient care outcomes
- Utilized information to continuously improve patient care and practice to enhance outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2022
Skills
- Patient Management
- Triage and Assessment
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Great advocate for patients and their family
- Attention to Detail
- Preceptor
Volunteer Experience
- Patient Support Volunteer at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
- Tutored for underprivileged children in local neighborhood
- Volunteer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter Outreach programs for Mclean Bible Church
Accomplishments
- Received INOVA's Peach award due to exceptional compassion and kindness when handling patients
- Awarded for outstanding work ethic for the month of November 2023
Certification
- BLS (5/31/25)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (11/30/24)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course TNCC (12/31/26)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course ENPC (10/31/26)
- George Mason University Dean’s List, Fall 2020- Spring 2022
Timeline
Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Technician 1
Inova Loudon Hospital
05.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
George Mason University
- BLS (5/31/25)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (11/30/24)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course TNCC (12/31/26)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course ENPC (10/31/26)
- George Mason University Dean’s List, Fall 2020- Spring 2022
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