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Lea A. Frye

Piedmont,SC

Summary

  • Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history with direct patient care in an ICU and LTACH setting for 15 years, RN Case Manager for 5 years and School nurse PRN for 3 years. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators as an RN and house supervisor to address patient needs. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families and coworkers through respectful communication and teamwork,

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

School Nurse PRN

Anderson County School District 1
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Assessed students physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care.
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
  • Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes.
  • Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care.

Registered Nurse and Case Manager

Regency Hospital
04.2006 - 09.2022
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Prisma Health System
03.2003 - 04.2006
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients upon admission to the ICU, identifying urgent needs and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • 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.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult moments.

Education

ADN - Nursing

Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC
12.2002

Skills

  • Student health assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Injury and wound treatment
  • Student needs assessment
  • Patient condition monitoring
  • Diabetes and insulin management
  • Infection control measures
  • Epipen administration
  • First aid and CPR
  • Accurate documentation
  • Case management
  • Compassionate and caring

Timeline

School Nurse PRN

Anderson County School District 1
09.2022 - 05.2025

Registered Nurse and Case Manager

Regency Hospital
04.2006 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse, ICU

Prisma Health System
03.2003 - 04.2006

ADN - Nursing

Greenville Technical College

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