Laurie Fraim
Gaffney,SC
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Travel Nurse Across America
Little Rock, AR
11.2017 - Current
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Medicated patients according to Physician orders, scan medications, educate patients about medications and monitor reactions to medications
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Fusion Healthcare Staffing
Omaha, NE
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trinity Healthcare Staffing
Florence, SC
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Union Medical Center
Union, SC
01.2008 - 08.2015
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC12.2008
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC05.2005
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Union, SC05.1989
Skills
- Pain Management Techniques
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Examination
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- IV Administration
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Preventive Healthcare
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Travel Nurse Across America
11.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Fusion Healthcare Staffing
02.2016 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trinity Healthcare Staffing
09.2015 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Union Medical Center
01.2008 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spartanburg Community College
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Spartanburg Community College
High School Diploma -
Union High School
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