Maggie Frye MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Registered Nurse- Emergency Room

Scripps Mercy Hospital

01.2018 - Current

Provided medial direction for paramedics under San Diego County Protocols that are physician driven
Ultrasound and Midline IV trained
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care
Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.