MARGARET FRAZIER
Mental Health Nurse
Lisbon,ME
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. I work well with diverse patient populations and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. I can efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Healthcare professional with solid background in providing high-quality patient care and clinical support. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and results-driven approach, consistently adapting to changing medical needs and priorities. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Registered BHIP Nurse
Veterans Association
06.2024 - Current
- MHTC for a panel of 400+ veterans
- Administered comprehensive patient care, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for veterans.
Registered Nurse (contract)
Community Health Network
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Pool testing in local schools.
- Obtained nasal swabs for Covid Testing
Registered Nurse-Vaccinator (contract)
Maxim Healthcare
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Administering COVID vaccinations to people of all ages
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
Registered Nurse- (contract) COVID Vaccinator
CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Administered Vaccinations in Long Term Care Facilities
Residential Behavioral Health Nurse
NFI North Inc.
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes, and failures of new medications.
- Collaborated with social workers, counselors, and doctors to develop plans for care.
RN/Clinical Coordinator
Central Maine Heart and Vascular
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Supervisor for over 15 staff members (Medical Assistants)
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patients.
RN/Home Health Nurse
Assistance Plus
06.2016 - 04.2019
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
RN/Triage Nurse (Remote)
Sirona Health
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
RN/Clinical Coordinator
Central Maine Healthcare
02.2002 - 08.2013
- Supervised Medical Assistants in two locations
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
CNA
Freeport Nursing Home
10.1989 - 05.2000
- Delivered compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
02.2023
Bachelor of Science - BSN
05.2019
Associate of Science - RN
05.2009
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
05.2000
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Skilled in navigating Microsoft Windows environments
- Microsoft Word
- Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- Epic software proficiency
- Staff Supervision
- Active Listening
- Mental health support
- BLS certification educator
- Behavioral Health Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Behavioral health assessment
Timeline
Mental Health Registered BHIP Nurse - Veterans Association
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (contract) - Community Health Network
10.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse-Vaccinator (contract) - Maxim Healthcare
02.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse- (contract) COVID Vaccinator - CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 03.2021
Residential Behavioral Health Nurse - NFI North Inc.
11.2019 - 01.2021
RN/Clinical Coordinator - Central Maine Heart and Vascular
04.2019 - 10.2019
RN/Home Health Nurse - Assistance Plus
06.2016 - 04.2019
RN/Triage Nurse (Remote) - Sirona Health
09.2014 - 05.2017
RN/Clinical Coordinator - Central Maine Healthcare
02.2002 - 08.2013
CNA - Freeport Nursing Home
10.1989 - 05.2000
University of Southern Maine - Bachelor of Science, BSN
Central Maine Community College - Associate of Science, RN
Craven Community College - Associate of Science, Licensed Practical Nurse
Walden University - Master of Science, Psychiatric Nursing