Jennifer Frazier
Linefork, KY ,KY
Summary
Highly qualified RN with broad experience in critical care, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky
Hazard, KY
09.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
RN Floor Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
Pikeville , KY
06.2003 - 06.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Monitored trends in patient progress over time using various tools such as flow sheets or charting systems.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing timely responses to requests from other departments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
RN Supervisor
Hazard ARH
Hazard, KY
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, their families, and staff members.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
- Evaluated patient records regularly to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, ordering additional items as needed.
- Ensured that all documentation met legal requirements before submission.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Developed, implemented and adjusted patient care plans in response to new symptoms or developments.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
RN Supervisor
Hazard Nursing Home
Hazard, KY
02.2012 - 07.2013
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, their families, and staff members.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient care was provided throughout the hospital system.
- Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary.
- Advocated for patient rights during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions.
- Demonstrated knowledge and clinical expertise to effectively supervise nursing activities and achieve optimal patient outcomes in hospital department and nursing home.
RN Supervisor
Hazard ARH
Hazard, KY
05.2007 - 08.2012
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, their families, and staff members.
- Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, ordering additional items as needed.
- Ensured that all documentation met legal requirements before submission.
- Analyzed data collected from various sources such as surveys or incident reports in order to improve operational efficiencies.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
SECC Cumberland Campus
Cumberland, KY05-2003
Bachelor of Science -
SECC Cumberland Campus
Cumberland, KY05-2003
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Geriatric Care
- Discharge Planning
- Community health
- Quality Improvement
- Supply Restocking
- Wound Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- ADL Assistance
- Infectious disease control
- Patient Management
- Chart updating
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Patient education and counseling
- IV drug therapy management
Timeline
RN
Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky
09.2022 - Current
RN Supervisor
Hazard ARH
05.2013 - 06.2016
RN Supervisor
Hazard Nursing Home
02.2012 - 07.2013
RN Supervisor
Hazard ARH
05.2007 - 08.2012
RN Floor Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
06.2003 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
SECC Cumberland Campus
Bachelor of Science -
SECC Cumberland Campus
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